Many states require state wide electrical licenses for business permits.
Electrical licenses are required by contractors to work in major cities.
Licensed electricians demand higher salaries.
More opportunities in management.
Electrical licenses are required by national building maintenance contractors for insurance purposes.
Electrical licenses are required for electricians employed by property management, facilities and institutional projects for insurance purposes.
Bonding (insurance) companies require electrical licenses for the issuance of larger bonds required for construction projects.
Electrical exams are becoming more and more difficult on a nation wide level as the electrical field expands as never before.
The strong possibility of a future combined Canadian and American uniform electrical code.
Home and business owners will only trust licensed electrical contractors for the safety of their properties.
Most states require only 5 years practical experience for unlimited, master's or electrical contractor licenses.
Opportunities do not wait, so be prepared.