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Electrician News and Analysis
The latest electrician news from our guides: code adoptions, licensing changes, wages and the business of running a shop, every story sourced and dated.
Code
NEC Adoption by State: Seven States on the 2026 Code
Massachusetts, Maine, North Dakota, Colorado, Minnesota, Texas and Oregon now enforce the 2026 NEC. Here is who is next and who is furthest behind.
October 17, 2026
Licensing
Electrical License Reciprocity: Georgia Out, Alaska Opens Up
Georgia stopped offering reciprocity in May 2026, Alabama dropped Georgia, and Alaska and Louisiana made it easier to bring a license across state lines.
October 17, 2026
Pricing
Electrician Salary by State: Oregon Leads at $101,310
The median electrician earned $63,190 in May 2025. In Oregon it was $101,310; in Arkansas, $49,070. Every state ranked.
October 17, 2026