Electrician in Georgia

Requirements, salary data, licensing costs, and career ROI for GA. Updated with 2024 BLS OEWS wage data.

Median annual salary

$58,860

trending_down -5.6% vs. national

BLS OEWS 2024, Georgia.

engineering

20,740

Jobs (GA)

monitoring Surging

+9.5%

10-yr job growth

payments

$70

Licensing fees

route How to become an electrician in Georgia

To become a licensed Electrical Contractor in Georgia, individuals must obtain a license from the Georgia State Construction Industry Licensing Board, Division of Electrical Contractors. This involves documenting a minimum of four years (8,000 hours) of electrical experience, passing the Georgia Electrical Contractor Exam (Class I or Class II) and a Georgia Business and Law Exam, and submitting an application with a fee. Georgia offers reciprocity with Alabama, Louisiana, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee for non-restricted electrical contractors.

bar_chart Salary percentiles

10th percentile (entry) $37,320

25th percentile $46,900

50th (median) $58,860

75th percentile $76,310

90th (experienced) $86,640

Source: BLS OEWS 2024 for Georgia. Metro-area wages may differ significantly from the state aggregate.

checklist Georgia requirements

Licensing body	State Construction Industry Licensing Board, Division of Electrical Contractors
State license	Required
Experience	8,000.0 hours
Exam	Georgia Electrical Contractor Exam (Class I or Class II) and Georgia Business and Law Exam ($30)
Application fee	$40
Renewal	Every 2.0 years
Continuing education	8.0 hours per cycle
Notes	Georgia does not license journeyman electricians at the state level; rather, it licenses electrical contractors (Class I and Class II). Applicants must be at least 21 years old and provide three references, one of whom must be a licensed electrical contractor. A background check is also required. Class I is restricted to low-voltage, single-phase systems under 200 amps. Class II is unrestricted. If an exam is failed twice, a Board-approved review course is required before re-taking.

Source: State Construction Industry Licensing Board, Division of Electrical Contractors

work_outline Job outlook

10-year growth

+9.5%

Much faster than average

Annual openings

81,000

Nationwide per year

Total employment

818,700

Nationwide

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AI & tech impact

verified Low exposure -0.78/1.00

This career has low exposure to AI automation. Most tasks require physical presence, human judgment, or hands-on skills that AI cannot easily replicate.

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balance Is it worth it?

check_circleGeorgia license required — clearer credential signal to employers
check_circleStrong 10-year job growth (+9.5%)
check_circleLow AI disruption risk

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Frequently asked questions

What's required to work as an electrician in Georgia? expand_more

Georgia requires electricians to gain 8,000.0 hours of supervised experience, pass the Georgia Electrical Contractor Exam (Class I or Class II) and Georgia Business and Law Exam, and submit your application ($40 fee).

Does Georgia require electrician licensure? expand_more

You cannot practice as an electrician in Georgia without a state license from State Construction Industry Licensing Board, Division of Electrical Contractors. The required exam is the Georgia Electrical Contractor Exam (Class I or Class II) and Georgia Business and Law Exam.

What is the average electrician salary in Georgia? expand_more

electricians in Georgia earn a median of $58,860 annually. That's 6% below the national median of $62,350. Wages range from $37,320 (10th percentile) up to $86,640 (90th percentile).

How much does it cost to become an electrician in Georgia? expand_more

The full cost to enter the field runs about varies, factoring in exam fee ($30) and application fee ($40) and required training.

Does Georgia require continuing education for electricians? expand_more

Yes — electricians in Georgia must complete 8.0 CE hours every 2.0 years to stay licensed.