West Virginia
West Virginia is a right-to-work state. The Division of Labor's Contractor Licensing Board handles general contractor and HVAC licensing. Electrical contractors are regulated by the Office of the State Fire Marshal. The Division of Labor also oversees certified plumber and HVAC technician registrations.
Licensing boards.
| Trade | Board | Lookup |
|---|---|---|
| Contractor / HVAC / Plumber | West Virginia Division of Labor — Contractor Licensing | Verify license → |
Source: state licensing boards. Links go directly to public licensee lookups where available.
Apprenticeship system.
West Virginia is a RAPIDS state — the federal Office of Apprenticeship administers registered apprenticeship programs directly via the Registered Apprenticeship Partners Information Database System. Apprenticeship data is reported to the U.S. Department of Labor at the individual record level.
Browse by trade in West Virginia.
Each page covers the license board, real pay data, apprenticeship path, and state-specific gotchas for that trade in West Virginia.