Texas Electrician License Lookup

Texas Electrician Market Insights

Data-driven analysis updated March 2026

Featured

Houston Has 6x More Electricians Than Austin

Despite Austin's tech boom and rapid growth, Houston's industrial base and energy sector support 53,648 licensed electricians compared to Austin's 12,044. Harris County alone has more electricians than the next three counties combined.

Growth

70.6%

Apprentice Pipeline

217,671 apprentices are working toward Journeyman status - the largest pipeline in state history.

Concentration

73%

Metro Dominance

Top 5 metros (Houston, Dallas, San Antonio, Fort Worth, Austin) hold 73% of all Texas licenses.

Ratio

2.3:1

JE to ME Ratio

For every Master Electrician in Texas, there are 2.3 Journeymen - indicating strong mid-career retention.

Top Counties

Largest concentrations of licensed electricians

County	Electricians	Top License
Harris Houston	53,648	Journeyman
Dallas Dallas	33,171	Journeyman
Bexar San Antonio	18,323	Journeyman
Hidalgo McAllen	17,403	Apprentice
Tarrant Fort Worth	15,685	Journeyman
Travis Austin	12,044	Journeyman
Williamson Round Rock	7,435	Apprentice
Denton Denton	7,191	Apprentice

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Texas Electrician License Types

Issued by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR)

Apprentice Electrician

217,671

Entry-level license for those learning the trade under supervision of a Journeyman or Master.

Journeyman Electrician

43,761

Licensed to perform electrical work independently. Requires 8,000 hours of experience + exam.

Master Electrician

19,369

Highest individual license. Can supervise others and pull permits. Requires 12,000 hours + exam.

Electrical Contractor

13,637

Business license for companies. Requires a Master Electrician and proof of insurance.

Frequently Asked Questions

About Texas electrician licensing

How do I verify a Texas electrician license? +

You can verify a Texas electrician license by searching our database of 308,335 licensed electricians above, or by visiting the official TDLR website at tdlr.texas.gov. Enter the electrician's name, license number, or city to find their current license status and expiration date.

What types of electrician licenses are issued in Texas? +

Texas issues several types of electrician licenses through TDLR: Apprentice Electrician (217,671 active), Journeyman Electrician (43,761 active), Master Electrician (19,369 active), and Electrical Contractor licenses (13,637 active). Each level has different experience requirements and scope of work.

How many licensed electricians are in Texas? +

Texas currently has 308,335 licensed electricians across 254 counties. The largest concentrations are in Harris County (Houston) with 53,648 licenses, Dallas County with 33,171, and Bexar County (San Antonio) with 18,323.

What's the difference between Journeyman and Master Electrician? +

A Journeyman Electrician requires 8,000 hours of supervised experience and passing the state exam. They can work independently but cannot supervise apprentices alone. A Master Electrician requires 12,000 hours total experience (including time as a Journeyman) and an additional exam. Masters can supervise apprentices, pull permits, and start their own contracting business.

How long does it take to become a licensed electrician in Texas? +

The path to Journeyman typically takes 4-5 years (8,000 hours at ~2,000 hours/year). To reach Master Electrician level takes an additional 2-3 years. Total time from Apprentice to Master is approximately 6-8 years.