Maryland State Board of Electricians • PSI • 70 Questions • 210 Minutes • 70% Passing • Open Book
Are you ready to earn your Maryland Journeyman Electrician license? This Maryland Journeyman Electrician Contractor Exam Prep guide explains the official state licensing process, PSI examination requirements, approved codebook, electrical calculations, examination topics, study strategies, and Maryland-focused study materials from Contractor Exam Preps.
Maryland uses the official license title Journeyperson Electrician. Many electricians use the familiar term Journeyman Electrician, but both names refer to the same general career level in this guide.
The Maryland Journeyperson Electrician license is administered by the Maryland State Board of Electricians, part of the Maryland Department of Labor.
Maryland has statewide electrical licensing. This is important because applicants should not assume that a local journeyman registration automatically replaces a state license.
Local jurisdictions can still require additional registrations, permits, or inspections for work performed within their boundaries.
The state licenses individual electricians in several classifications, including Apprentice Electrician, Journeyperson Electrician, and Master Electrician.
Apprentices work under the supervision required by Maryland law. Journeyperson electricians have completed additional qualifications and may perform electrical work within their authorized license scope.
Master electricians have separate, more advanced licensing requirements.
For applicants following the standard journeyperson examination route, the state requires at least four years of qualifying electrical experience under the direction and supervision of a Maryland licensed Master Electrician or a similarly qualified governmental employee.
Maryland also recognizes certain approved apprenticeship completion pathways. An approved program involving at least 576 classroom hours and 8,000 hours of work experience may qualify for the Board's examination and experience waiver process when all current conditions are satisfied.
The examination itself is administered by PSI Services LLC.
According to the publicly available PSI Maryland Electrician candidate bulletin, the Journeyperson Electrician examination contains 70 scored questions.
Candidates have 210 minutes, or three hours and thirty minutes, to complete the examination.
The minimum passing score is 49 correct answers, equivalent to 70%.
The examination is open book.
However, that does not mean candidates can bring any electrical study material into the testing room.
The published PSI examination reference list identifies the 2020 National Electrical Code, NFPA 70, as the only permitted reference book.
Candidates must bring their own approved NEC because PSI does not provide the book at the testing center.
Study guides, flash cards, loose reference papers, and unauthorized annotations are not permitted in the examination room.
Permanent indexing tabs are permitted when they comply with PSI requirements. Temporary removable flags are not accepted.
Maryland's Board has also been developing questions related to newer NEC editions. This is why applicants should confirm the current PSI reference list shortly before scheduling or taking an examination.
Contractor Exam Preps offers Maryland Journeyman Electrician study products based on the 2026 National Electrical Code.
These newer products are useful for electrical theory, calculations, NEC navigation, current code education, and practice questions.
However, the 2026 NEC included in some retail packages should not automatically be treated as the approved examination reference while PSI's published bulletin continues to list the 2020 NEC.
The 2026 Maryland Journeyman Electrician Study Guide and NEC Combo includes a Maryland-focused study guide and a tabbed 2026 NEC paperback.
For repeated question practice, Contractor Exam Preps offers the Maryland Journeyman Electrician Study Guide and Flash Card Combo.
This package includes twelve practice examinations, two full final examinations, and journeyman flash cards.
Candidates who want calculations study, printed references, flash cards, and online practice can review the 2026 Maryland Journeyman Electrician Ultimate Combo.
The official journeyperson examination tests seven major subject categories.
These include Electrical Theory, Wiring and Protection, Wiring Methods and Materials, Equipment for General Use, Special Occupancies, Special Equipment, and Special Communications.
Electrical Theory and Wiring and Protection each account for 20 questions.
Together, those two categories represent 40 of the 70 questions, or approximately 57% of the examination.
Wiring Methods and Materials adds another 12 questions.
Equipment for General Use and Special Communications contain six questions each.
Special Occupancies contains four questions, and Special Equipment contains two.
These categories cover a wide range of important electrical knowledge.
For example, electrical theory involves voltage, current, resistance, power, symbols, calculations, and troubleshooting.
Wiring and protection involves branch circuits, services, feeders, grounding, bonding, overcurrent protection, and general installation requirements.
Wiring methods involve conductors, raceways, cables, boxes, fittings, and applicable NEC requirements.
Equipment for general use may involve motors, transformers, switches, receptacles, appliances, and related equipment.
Special occupancies and equipment involve installations that require additional electrical rules, including hazardous locations, pools, signs, and certain specialized systems.
Communications and emergency-related systems are also included in the published outline.
With 210 minutes available for 70 questions, candidates have an average of three minutes per question.
That time can disappear quickly when a question requires several calculations or a lengthy NEC lookup.
Good preparation means knowing the codebook's organization, understanding electrical theory, and practicing realistic questions before the examination.
The goal is not to memorize every page of the NEC. That would be a rather ambitious way to spend your free time!
Instead, learn how to recognize the topic, identify the correct article or table, apply the rule, and check your answer.
This complete guide covers Maryland licensing requirements, the official PSI examination, approved reference books, electrical calculations, examination topic weighting, an electrical diagram, a six-week study plan, actual Contractor Exam Preps products, interactive FAQs, a related 1ExamPrep YouTube video, and official licensing resources.
Important Maryland Journeyman Electrician 2026 Licensing Update: Maryland issues statewide Journeyperson Electrician licenses through the Maryland State Board of Electricians. The currently published PSI examination includes 70 questions, allows 210 minutes, requires 49 correct answers to pass, and is open book. The published examination reference list identifies the 2020 National Electrical Code as the only approved test-room reference. Contractor Exam Preps offers newer 2026 NEC-based Maryland Journeyman Electrician study materials, but a 2026 NEC study package does not automatically replace the officially approved 2020 codebook. Maryland has been preparing newer NEC examination materials, so candidates should confirm the latest PSI bulletin before testing. Approved apprenticeship completion and certain reciprocity pathways may provide alternatives to the regular exam route.
A Maryland Journeyperson Electrician is a state-licensed electrical professional qualified to perform electrical work within the scope established by Maryland law.
The license represents a major step beyond apprentice-level work.
A journeyperson electrician should understand electrical theory, installation methods, electrical equipment, code requirements, and jobsite safety.
Electrical work may include installing conductors, branch circuits, feeders, raceways, panelboards, switches, receptacles, motors, transformers, and lighting systems.
The electrician must recognize how these components work together.
For example, installing a feeder requires more than pulling conductors from one panel to another.
The electrical load must be considered.
The conductor must have suitable ampacity.
Overcurrent protection must be appropriate.
Grounding and bonding requirements must be satisfied.
The installation must also follow applicable equipment, wiring, and safety rules.
Journeyperson electricians may perform work under the employment and supervision arrangements permitted by the Maryland licensing system.
They are not automatically granted the same contracting privileges as Master Electricians.
Maryland's statewide licensing system includes Apprentice Electrician, Journeyperson Electrician, and Master Electrician classifications.
Apprentices must work under appropriate supervision and cannot independently perform electrical work.
A Master Electrician has separate qualifications and responsibilities related to electrical business operations and higher-level electrical work.
Local jurisdictions may also require registrations, permits, or inspections.
That means a statewide license is an important credential, but applicants should still check the requirements for the county or municipality where they intend to work.
Official Maryland license: Journeyperson Electrician.
Licensing authority: Maryland State Board of Electricians.
State department: Maryland Department of Labor.
Testing provider: PSI Services LLC.
Published examination: 70 questions, 210 minutes, 70% passing.
Standard experience: Four qualifying years.
Approved apprenticeship alternative: Subject to Board waiver requirements.
| Step | Requirement | What to Prepare |
|---|---|---|
| Select License | Journeyperson Electrician | Verify that the statewide journeyperson classification matches your goal. |
| State Board | Maryland Board of Electricians | Review current state licensing requirements. |
| Standard Experience | Four Years | Document qualifying electrical employment and experience. |
| Supervision | Master Electrician or Qualified Government Employee | Provide required experience verification. |
| Approved Apprenticeship | Alternative Pathway | Determine whether a Board-approved apprenticeship waiver applies. |
| Classroom Training | 576 Hours for Specified Waiver | Submit an approved program completion certificate. |
| Apprenticeship Work | 8,000 Hours for Specified Waiver | Verify completion of the required work experience. |
| Waiver Timing | Two-Year Certificate Window | Check the Board's current approved apprenticeship completion rules. |
| Exam Registration | PSI Online Application | Submit supporting records through PSI. |
| Prior Approval | Required | Wait for authorization before scheduling. |
| Exam Provider | PSI Services LLC | Review appointment and testing instructions. |
| Exam Questions | 70 | Study all seven official subjects. |
| Exam Time | 210 Minutes | Practice three-and-a-half-hour examinations. |
| Passing Score | 49 Correct | Reach at least 70%. |
| Exam Format | Open Book | Bring the PSI-approved NEC edition. |
| Published NEC Reference | 2020 Edition | Check the latest PSI reference list before testing. |
| Code Tabs | Permanent Tabs | Use only tabs permitted by PSI. |
| Temporary Tabs | Not Permitted | Avoid removable sticky flags and paper inserts. |
| Study Guides in Exam | Prohibited | Leave study guides and flash cards outside the testing room. |
| PSI Exam Fee | $65 in Published Bulletin | Verify the current amount when registering. |
| Original License Fee | $18.50 Published | Review the Board's current fee schedule. |
| Board License Application | After Passing | Submit the appropriate state license application. |
| Local Registration | May Apply | Verify county and municipal registration rules. |
| License Renewal | Required | Follow the Board's renewal procedure. |
The following examination details reflect the publicly available PSI Maryland Journeyperson Electrician candidate bulletin. Verify the latest bulletin before testing because examination content, code editions, and administrative rules can change.
| Exam Detail | Category | Published Information |
|---|---|---|
| State | Licensing | Maryland |
| Official License | Board | Journeyperson Electrician |
| State Board | Authority | Maryland State Board of Electricians |
| Exam Administrator | Testing | PSI Services LLC |
| Exam Questions | PSI | 70 Scored Questions |
| Time Limit | PSI | 210 Minutes |
| Time in Hours | PSI | 3 Hours and 30 Minutes |
| Passing Answers | PSI | 49 |
| Passing Standard | PSI | 70% |
| Examination Format | PSI | Open Book |
| Published Approved Book | Books | 2020 National Electrical Code, NFPA 70 |
| Approved References | Testing | NEC Edition Listed by PSI Only |
| Candidate Provides Book | Testing | Yes |
| Study Guides | Testing | Not Permitted in Testing Room |
| Permanent Tabs | Testing | Allowed Under PSI Rules |
| Removable Tabs | Testing | Not Permitted |
| Pre-Exam Highlighting | Testing | Permitted Under Bulletin Rules |
| Loose Reference Papers | Testing | Not Permitted |
| Electrical Theory | Blueprint | 20 Questions |
| Wiring and Protection | Blueprint | 20 Questions |
| Wiring Methods and Materials | Blueprint | 12 Questions |
| Equipment for General Use | Blueprint | 6 Questions |
| Special Occupancies | Blueprint | 4 Questions |
| Special Equipment | Blueprint | 2 Questions |
| Special Communications | Blueprint | 6 Questions |
| Total Subjects | Blueprint | 7 |
| Standard Experience | Licensing | Four Years of Qualifying Supervised Electrical Work |
| Approved Apprenticeship Waiver | Licensing | 576 Classroom Hours and 8,000 Work Hours, Subject to Board Criteria |
| Exam Registration | PSI | Online with Prior Approval |
| Exam Fee | PSI | $65 in Published Bulletin |
| Unscored Questions | PSI | A Small Number of Experimental Questions May Appear |
| Retest Waiting Period | PSI | 30 Days After a Failed Attempt |
| Newer Store Products | Study | 2026 NEC-Based Supplemental Materials |
Published examination: 70 questions, 210 minutes, 70% passing.
Official content: Seven categories.
Open book: Yes, subject to PSI restrictions.
Published reference: 2020 NEC.
Newer study products: 2026 NEC based.
Important: Use the reference edition allowed for your actual examination date.
The official PSI examination blueprint divides the 70 scored questions into seven technical categories.
Review electrical definitions, voltage, current, resistance, power, Ohm's law, electrical mathematics, conversions, instruments, troubleshooting, electrical diagrams, symbols, and common electrical equipment. Practice solving simple circuits and recognizing the relationships between electrical quantities.
Electrical theory is important because these concepts support almost every other electrical installation topic. A candidate who understands current, voltage, resistance, and power will be better prepared for calculations involving loads, conductors, motors, and transformers.
Study NEC definitions, general electrical installation requirements, grounded conductors, branch circuits, feeders, services, overcurrent protection, grounding, bonding, and related protective systems.
The published outline identifies NEC Article 100, Article 110, Articles 200 through 210, Articles 215 through 225, Article 230, Article 240, and Articles 250 through 285.
Practice questions involving circuit ratings, grounding requirements, protective devices, installation conditions, and equipment connections.
Review wiring methods, conductors, raceways, cables, boxes, fittings, conductor ampacity, physical protection, support requirements, conduit fill, box fill, and installation methods.
The published outline covers Article 300 and several article ranges extending through Article 398.
These topics are common in real electrical work, but code questions often focus on specific installation conditions and exceptions.
Study flexible cords, switches, receptacles, luminaires, appliances, electric heating equipment, motors, transformers, capacitors, and equipment installation requirements.
The official outline includes NEC article ranges from 400 through 490.
Review electrical requirements for hazardous locations, health care facilities, manufactured buildings, temporary installations, and other specialized occupancies.
These situations may involve different installation rules than those used for ordinary residential or commercial circuits.
Study specialized equipment requirements involving signs, certain electrical systems, pools, fountains, and other equipment covered within the relevant NEC article ranges.
Review emergency and standby systems, communications wiring, signaling systems, and related specialized electrical installations.
The official outline identifies article ranges covering 700 through 708 and 720 through 830.
Total questions: 70.
Categories: 7.
Two largest categories: Electrical Theory and Wiring and Protection.
Combined: 40 questions.
Study strategy: Focus on major categories without ignoring specialized topics.
Start with the official PSI content outline. That gives you a clear picture of the subjects covered on the examination.
Do not begin by randomly opening the NEC and reading hundreds of pages from beginning to end.
Instead, organize your study sessions around the seven examination categories.
Begin with Electrical Theory and Wiring and Protection because they represent 40 of the 70 questions.
Review Ohm's law, electrical power, circuit relationships, electrical instruments, diagrams, symbols, and electrical calculations.
Then study grounding, bonding, overcurrent protection, services, feeders, and branch circuits.
Use the National Electrical Code to understand how these concepts relate to installation requirements.
Wiring Methods and Materials deserves consistent attention because it accounts for another 12 questions.
Review conductor ampacity, cable systems, conduits, raceways, boxes, installation requirements, and physical protection.
When practicing code questions, identify the correct NEC article before looking for the answer.
This habit helps reduce wasted time during an open-book examination.
For calculations, practice the formula before checking the result.
For example, when solving an Ohm's law problem, identify the known electrical quantities, select the appropriate relationship, complete the calculation, and check the units.
For more complex problems, practice service loads, conductor sizing, box fill, raceway fill, motors, transformers, and related code concepts.
The Maryland Journeyman Electrician Ultimate Combo includes a dedicated Electrician Calculations Study Guide and additional practice resources.
The Maryland Flash Card Combo offers repeated practice questions and short review sessions.
Practice tests help identify weak areas.
After each test, write down the subjects you missed and return to the appropriate codebook provisions or study guide sections.
During your final preparation week, practice 70 questions within 210 minutes.
For actual examination-specific code lookups, use the PSI-approved NEC edition rather than assuming a newer retail edition will be accepted.
Priority: Electrical Theory and Wiring and Protection.
Next: Wiring Methods and Materials.
Continue with: General-use equipment, special occupancies, special equipment, and communications.
Daily math: Ohm's law, power, current, resistance, and electrical formulas.
Final practice: 70-question mock examinations using a 210-minute timer.
Understanding how electrical service equipment, feeders, panelboards, branch circuits, motors, transformers, lighting, grounding, and bonding relate to each other can help candidates answer electrical installation questions.
Simplified educational diagram only. Not a construction plan or approved electrical design.
Confirm that the Journeyperson Electrician license is the correct classification for your intended electrical work.
Check the four-year standard qualification route and the type of supervision required by Maryland law.
If you completed an approved apprenticeship with 576 classroom hours and 8,000 work hours, review the Board's waiver criteria.
Provide the required experience documentation through the official online testing portal.
Review the current PSI bulletin and prepare the NEC edition accepted for your scheduled examination.
Review electrical theory, wiring and protection, wiring methods, equipment, and special NEC subjects.
Answer the published 70 scored questions within 210 minutes and achieve at least 49 correct answers.
Complete the Board licensing process and follow local registration, permit, and renewal requirements.
The examination contains 70 scored questions. Each percentage below represents that category's share of the published examination outline.
Total questions: 70.
Largest categories: Electrical Theory and Wiring and Protection.
Combined largest categories: 40 questions, approximately 57.1%.
Passing requirement: 49 correct answers.
Study recommendation: Prioritize major subjects while reviewing every category.
The published PSI Maryland Journeyperson Electrician examination reference list identifies the 2020 National Electrical Code as the only book permitted in the testing room.
Newer books may help electricians learn current code concepts, but an examination candidate should not substitute a newer edition without confirmation from PSI.
| Book or Reference | Edition | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| National Electrical Code, NFPA 70 | 2020 | Only permitted reference listed in the current published PSI journeyperson examination bulletin. |
| National Electrical Code, NFPA 70 | 2023 | Newer code edition for general study; not automatically approved for the posted PSI exam. |
| National Electrical Code, NFPA 70 | 2026 | Newer electrical code education and Contractor Exam Preps product reference. |
| 2026 Maryland Journeyman Electrician Study Guide | 2026 NEC Based | Supplemental exam-topic review and study organization. |
| Electrician Calculations Study Guide | 2026 NEC Based | Electrical mathematics, formulas, and calculations practice. |
| 2026 NEC Paperback with Tabs | 2026 | Updated code navigation and home study. |
| Journeyman Electrician Flash Cards | 2026 NEC Based | Review electrical definitions, calculations, formulas, and code concepts. |
| Maryland Journeyman Practice Exams | 2026 NEC Based | Practice exam-style questions and timing. |
| Maryland Journeyman Online Test Success Kit | 2026 NEC Based | Additional online practice and structured study. |
| Official PSI Candidate Bulletin | Current Published Bulletin | Authoritative reference for approved books, examination requirements, and testing procedures. |
Published exam NEC: 2020.
Contractor Exam Preps materials: 2026 NEC based.
Exam room: Only the officially approved NEC reference is permitted.
Study guides and flash cards: For preparation outside the exam room.
Important: Check the latest bulletin for changes before your appointment.
Open-book electrical examinations still require strong preparation.
The Maryland Journeyperson Electrician test contains 70 questions and allows 210 minutes.
That provides an average of three minutes per question.
Candidates must be able to recognize which NEC article applies and locate the correct provision without spending excessive time searching.
Practice electrical theory questions that do not require constant codebook lookup.
For code questions, learn how the NEC is organized.
Review the table of contents, index, major article headings, definitions, and important tables.
Follow PSI's rules for reference-book tabs, highlighting, and markings.
A Maryland Journeyperson Electrician is licensed to provide electrical services within the scope established by state law.
Electrical installations may include services, feeders, branch circuits, lighting, switches, receptacles, motors, transformers, panelboards, conductors, and raceways.
Journeyperson electricians must understand the relevant electrical rules and recognize when work requires additional permits, inspections, or specialized qualifications.
They must also follow applicable supervision and employment requirements.
The journeyperson credential is different from Maryland's Master Electrician license.
Becoming a Master Electrician generally involves additional experience and a separate licensing process.
Master-level responsibilities may involve supervision, project management, code compliance, and electrical business operations.
Maryland also regulates electrical work through local permitting and registration requirements.
A county or municipality may require additional registration before work can be performed or a permit can be obtained.
Electrical safety is essential at every license level.
Electricians should recognize electrical hazards, use safe work procedures, select proper protective devices, and install equipment according to applicable requirements.
Passing an examination demonstrates knowledge, but it does not remove the responsibility to perform safe and legally authorized electrical work.
State individual license: Journeyperson Electrician.
Separate advanced license: Master Electrician.
Local registration: May be required.
Permits and inspections: Follow the local authority having jurisdiction.
| Classification | Licensing Authority | Main Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Apprentice Electrician | Maryland State Board of Electricians | Entry-level state credential requiring appropriate supervision. |
| Journeyperson Electrician | Maryland State Board of Electricians | Requires qualifying experience and examination unless a valid waiver applies. |
| Master Electrician | Maryland State Board of Electricians | Higher-level qualification with separate experience and examination requirements. |
| Journeyperson PSI Examination | PSI Services LLC | 70 scored questions, 210 minutes, 70% passing. |
| Master PSI Examination | PSI Services LLC | Separate examination with master-level questions and requirements. |
| Approved Apprenticeship Waiver | Maryland Board | Specified apprenticeship completion may satisfy a waiver pathway. |
| Local Electrical Registration | County or Municipality | May be required in addition to state licensing. |
| 2020 NEC Exam Reference | PSI | Published approved exam-room reference edition. |
| 2026 NEC Retail Study Package | Contractor Exam Preps | Updated code education and supplemental exam preparation. |
Training and Supervised Experience
Maryland State License
70 Questions, 210 Minutes
This preparation schedule follows Maryland's published PSI Journeyperson Electrician examination outline. Adjust the schedule to your experience and examination date.
The Maryland Journeyperson Electrician examination can be challenging because it covers both electrical theory and detailed code requirements.
The published examination contains 70 scored questions and allows three hours and thirty minutes.
Candidates need at least 49 correct answers to pass.
Although the examination is open book, a candidate who spends too long searching through the NEC may struggle to finish on time.
Electrical Theory and Wiring and Protection are the two largest subjects.
That means students should be comfortable with both calculations and code-related installation concepts.
For example, a theory question may require calculating current, resistance, or power.
A wiring and protection question may ask about grounding, bonding, conductor requirements, or overcurrent protection.
Wiring methods can be challenging because a single installation condition may change which code rule applies.
Different conductors, raceways, temperature ratings, or installation environments may require different answers.
Equipment questions can involve motors, transformers, heating equipment, and general electrical devices.
Special occupancies and communications may be less familiar to electricians who primarily work in one type of building.
For example, a residential electrician might need additional practice with hazardous locations or emergency systems.
An industrial electrician might need to review certain residential branch-circuit rules.
That is why the official examination outline is useful.
It prevents preparation from focusing only on familiar tasks.
The Maryland Journeyman Flash Card Combo supports repeated question practice.
The Maryland Ultimate Combo includes electrical calculations and online preparation resources.
These materials help candidates organize their studying, but they do not guarantee a passing score or state license.
A strong strategy combines electrical theory, code navigation, calculations, realistic practice questions, and careful review of missed answers.
Contractor Exam Preps offers Maryland-focused study guides, NEC book packages, electrical calculations resources, flash cards, and online examination practice.
The following packages are based on the 2026 NEC. Candidates should use them for supplemental study while following the official PSI reference-book rules for their scheduled Maryland examination.
Study Guides, Calculations, NEC, Flash Cards and Online Practice
Printed Electrical Code Study Package
Practice Exams and Active Recall
Maryland-focused products: Actual study packages from Contractor Exam Preps.
Retail code edition: 2026 NEC.
Published PSI exam-room NEC: 2020.
Study materials: Intended for preparation rather than automatic exam-room admission.
Product contents and availability: Check individual store listings before purchasing.
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• Maryland State Electrical Licensing
• Maryland State Board of Electricians
• Journeyperson Electrician Credential
• PSI Electrical Examination
• 70 Scored Questions
• 210 Minutes
• 70% Passing Standard
• 49 Correct Answers Required
• Open-Book Examination
• Published 2020 NEC Reference
• 2026 NEC Supplemental Study
• Electrical Theory
• Ohm's Law
• Electrical Power
• Electrical Mathematics
• Electrical Troubleshooting
• Electrical Diagrams and Symbols
• Wiring and Protection
• Service Equipment
• Feeders and Branch Circuits
• Electrical Load Calculations
• Conductors and Cables
• Conductor Ampacity
• Overcurrent Protection
• Grounding and Bonding
• Raceways and Boxes
• Wiring Methods and Materials
• Motors and Transformers
• Electrical Equipment
• Special Occupancies
• Special Equipment
• Emergency Systems
• Communications Systems
• NEC Article Navigation
• Electrical Calculations Guide
• Journeyman Flash Cards
• Practice Examinations
• Online Exam Preparation
• Four-Year Experience Pathway
• Approved Apprenticeship Waivers
• Local Electrical Registration
• Maryland Contractor Licensing
Maryland Journeyperson Electrician Licensing
Maryland officially calls the credential Journeyperson Electrician. The state issues this license through the Maryland State Board of Electricians.
Yes. Maryland has statewide electrical licensing administered by the State Board of Electricians. Local registration or permitting requirements may also apply.
The Maryland State Board of Electricians within the Maryland Department of Labor.
The standard examination pathway requires at least four years of qualifying electrical experience under the supervision of a Maryland licensed Master Electrician or similarly qualified government employee.
Yes. Maryland identifies a waiver pathway for qualifying approved apprenticeship programs involving at least 576 classroom hours and 8,000 work hours, subject to the Board's complete requirements.
The Board's published requirements include a certificate completion window of two years before application for the specified waiver pathway.
No. Master Electrician is a separate advanced license classification with different experience and examination requirements.
Yes. Local jurisdictions may require registration, permits, inspections, or other procedures in addition to statewide licensing.
Maryland PSI Journeyperson Electrician Examination
PSI Services LLC administers the examination for the Maryland State Board of Electricians.
The currently published PSI examination outline lists 70 scored questions. Additional experimental questions may appear but are not scored.
210 minutes, or three hours and thirty minutes.
The passing score is 49 correct answers out of 70, equivalent to 70%.
Yes. The published PSI bulletin identifies an open-book examination, but only approved reference materials may be used.
No. Candidates must bring their own approved NEC reference.
The published PSI bulletin lists a $65 examination fee. Confirm the current amount when registering.
The published PSI bulletin identifies a 30-day waiting period after a failed attempt.
National Electrical Code and Exam References
The currently published PSI Maryland Journeyperson Electrician bulletin lists the 2020 National Electrical Code, NFPA 70.
Do not assume so. The published bulletin lists the 2020 NEC as the approved reference. Confirm the edition accepted for your actual scheduled examination.
Newer study products support current-code education, electrical calculations, NEC navigation, and supplemental exam preparation. The officially approved exam reference may use an earlier edition.
The published PSI bulletin identifies the approved NEC as the only reference permitted in the testing room.
PSI allows certain pre-exam highlighting and underlining under the published reference-material rules.
Yes, when the tabs meet PSI's specific requirements. Tabs must be properly attached and cannot be easily removed without damaging the page.
No. PSI prohibits removable Post-It flags and certain other temporary indexing materials.
No. Study guides are not permitted in the testing room under the published PSI rules.
Electrical Exam Subjects and Calculations
Seven categories totaling 70 scored questions.
Electrical Theory accounts for 20 questions in the published PSI examination outline.
Wiring and Protection contains 20 questions.
Yes. Grounding and bonding are important subjects within Wiring and Protection.
Wiring Methods and Materials includes conductors, raceways, boxes, and related installation requirements. Calculation practice is recommended.
Yes. Motors and transformers are included among the equipment-for-general-use subjects.
Yes. Ohm's law is specifically identified as an Electrical Theory study topic in the PSI outline.
Yes. The examination includes Special Occupancies, Special Equipment, and Special Communications categories.
Contractor Exam Preps Products
Yes. The store offers Maryland-focused study guides, NEC combos, flash card packages, calculations resources, and online exam preparation.
The product includes a Maryland Journeyman Electrician Study Guide and 2026 National Electrical Code paperback with tabs.
Yes. Contractor Exam Preps lists a Maryland Journeyman Electrician Study Guide and Flash Card Combo.
The listed combo includes twelve practice examinations and two full final examinations.
Yes. The Maryland Ultimate Combo includes an Electrician Calculations Study Guide along with additional study materials and online practice resources.
No. Study products support preparation. Applicants must satisfy Maryland's licensing requirements and examination or waiver procedures.
Watch this related 1ExamPrep Journeyman Electrician video for general electrical examination preparation, National Electrical Code navigation, electrical calculations, wiring methods, grounding, bonding, and practical study strategies.
This video discusses newer electrical code study concepts. Maryland candidates should follow the official PSI reference list for their actual examination, including the published 2020 NEC requirement unless PSI announces an updated edition.
Video: 2026 Journeyman Electrician Exam Prep License Study Guide.
Creator: 1ExamPrep.
Subjects: Electrical theory, NEC navigation, calculations, wiring methods, grounding, bonding, and practice exams.
Maryland examination: 70 scored questions, 210 minutes, 70% passing.
Published PSI NEC: 2020 Edition.
Important: General 2026 NEC study material does not automatically change the approved Maryland examination reference.
State: Maryland.
Official credential: Journeyperson Electrician.
State Board: Maryland State Board of Electricians.
Exam provider: PSI Services LLC.
Questions: 70 scored.
Time: 210 minutes.
Passing: 49 correct answers, 70%.
Examination format: Open book.
Published exam reference: 2020 NEC.
Retail study packages: 2026 NEC based.
Experience: Standard four-year qualifying pathway.
Apprenticeship waiver: Available under specified Board conditions.
Preparing for the Maryland Journeyperson Electrician examination is an important step for electrical professionals who want to advance their licensing qualifications.
Maryland has a statewide electrical licensing system administered by the Maryland State Board of Electricians.
The official credential is called Journeyperson Electrician, although the term Journeyman Electrician is commonly used throughout the trade.
The state also licenses Apprentice Electricians and Master Electricians.
Each classification has different responsibilities and qualification requirements.
For the standard journeyperson examination pathway, Maryland requires at least four years of qualifying electrical experience under approved supervision.
Applicants should document their training carefully and make sure they meet the Board's requirements before registering for the examination.
Maryland also provides certain approved apprenticeship completion pathways.
Applicants who complete qualifying programs involving at least 576 classroom hours and 8,000 work hours may be eligible for the Board's examination and experience waiver procedures when all applicable conditions are satisfied.
That means the correct licensing path can depend on how the applicant received their electrical training.
For candidates required to take the examination, PSI Services LLC administers the Maryland Journeyperson Electrician test.
The currently published examination includes 70 scored questions and allows 210 minutes.
Candidates must answer at least 49 questions correctly to achieve the required 70% passing score.
The examination is open book.
However, only the approved reference book identified in the official PSI candidate bulletin may be brought into the testing room.
The currently published approved reference is the 2020 National Electrical Code, NFPA 70.
This is an especially important detail because many newer electrical study packages use the 2026 NEC.
Those packages can help electricians learn updated code requirements and improve their electrical knowledge.
They do not automatically change the approved NEC edition for the Maryland licensing examination.
Candidates should verify the exact reference requirements before their scheduled examination.
The official test includes seven major subject categories.
Electrical Theory and Wiring and Protection are the largest sections, containing 20 questions each.
Together, those two categories represent more than half of the scored examination.
Electrical theory includes Ohm's law, voltage, current, resistance, power, mathematics, electrical instruments, diagrams, symbols, and troubleshooting.
Wiring and protection includes important NEC requirements involving services, feeders, branch circuits, grounding, bonding, overcurrent protection, and general electrical installation practices.
Wiring Methods and Materials contains another 12 questions.
That category requires candidates to understand conductors, cables, raceways, boxes, wiring methods, materials, and applicable installation requirements.
Additional categories cover equipment for general use, special occupancies, special equipment, and special communications.
These subjects reflect the broad electrical knowledge expected of a licensed journeyperson electrician.
Good preparation should combine theory, calculations, codebook navigation, and regular practice questions.
The National Electrical Code contains many detailed provisions, but candidates do not need to memorize every paragraph.
Instead, they should learn how the codebook is organized and practice locating requirements accurately.
During an open-book examination, understanding the question's topic is often the first step toward finding the answer.
Time management matters because candidates have an average of three minutes per scored question.
Students should practice timed examinations before test day.
The 2026 Maryland Journeyman Electrician Study Guide and NEC Combo supports structured electrical theory and code navigation review.
The Maryland Journeyman Study Guide and Flash Card Combo provides repeated practice through twelve practice examinations, two final examinations, and flash cards.
The Maryland Journeyman Ultimate Combo adds calculations study materials, a tabbed NEC, online practice, and additional resources.
These tools can help candidates organize their studies and build stronger electrical knowledge.
However, no study package guarantees a passing score or licensing approval.
A practical six-week study schedule begins with electrical theory and NEC organization.
It then moves through wiring and protection, conductors, raceways, equipment, calculations, special occupancies, and communication systems.
During the final week, candidates should complete full practice examinations with a 210-minute timer.
After each practice test, review incorrect answers and identify the NEC section, formula, or electrical principle involved.
Licensing also involves more than passing the written examination.
Successful candidates must complete the Board's application process and satisfy all current qualifications.
Local electrical registration, permits, and inspections may still apply depending on where work is performed.
Electrical safety is the larger goal behind these requirements.
A qualified electrician should understand how electrical systems work, recognize hazards, select appropriate protection, follow code requirements, and complete authorized installations responsibly.
With the correct Maryland licensing pathway, approved examination references, focused electrical calculations, organized study resources, and consistent practice, candidates can prepare more effectively for their Journeyperson Electrician examination.
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