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What to Expect on the Wisconsin Electrician Exam
Wisconsin has a statewide journeyman electrician license through the Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS). The exam is administered by Pearson VUE: 100 questions, 240 minutes (4 hours), 70% passing score, open book with NEC 2023 permitted, and a $65 exam fee. Wisconsin's 100-question exam is longer than most state journeyman exams, covering a broader range of NEC topics in a single session. With 100 questions, you need to answer at least 70 correctly to pass. Wisconsin requires 8,000 hours of apprenticeship training under a licensed journeyman or master electrician before applying through DSPS. DSPS also licenses Master Electricians and Electrical Contractors. The exam emphasizes Articles 210 (branch circuits), 220 (load calculations), 250 (grounding and bonding), 310 (conductors), and 430 (motors), along with Wisconsin-specific amendments. Milwaukee, Madison, Green Bay, Kenosha, and Racine are the largest markets. Wisconsin's manufacturing, dairy processing, and healthcare sectors create steady demand for licensed electricians. Milwaukee's industrial base and Madison's growing technology and university sectors are particularly active. The practice questions below are aligned to NEC 2023 and the Wisconsin DSPS Pearson VUE exam format.
Wisconsin Journeyman Exam At a Glance
Questions
100
Time Limit
240 min
Passing Score
70%
Format
Open Book
Vendor
Pearson VUE
Exam Fee
$95
What the Wisconsin Exam Covers
The Pearson VUE exam draws from the NEC 2017 across 13 topic areas. GetLicenseReady covers all of them with full explanations and code references.
Tips for the Wisconsin Pearson VUE Exam
- The Wisconsin exam is open book, so tab your NEC for Articles 110, 210, 220, 230, 240, 250, 300, 310, and 430.
- You won't have time to look up every answer. Know the major numbers cold, and use the book for edge cases.
- Pearson VUE offers both test center and OnVUE online proctored options in most states.
- Pearson VUE questions tend to emphasize application over pure memorization, so practice working through scenarios, not just facts.
- Budget your time: spend no more than 90 seconds per question on the first pass, then return to flagged items.
Wisconsin Electrician Exam FAQ
How many questions are on the Wisconsin Journeyman exam?
100 questions, 240 minutes, 70% passing score. Administered by Pearson VUE.
Is the Wisconsin electrician exam open book?
Yes, you may bring a tabbed NEC 2017 into the testing center. Practice finding answers quickly; you won't have time to read full articles during the exam.
What NEC edition does Wisconsin test on?
Wisconsin tests on NEC 2017. GetLicenseReady questions are written to the NEC 2023. Most core rules carry over, but study with the 2017 codebook you will use on exam day.
How do I register for the Wisconsin exam?
Register through the Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services. The exam fee is $95.
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