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Electrician
Total cost: $330
Governing Authority
Board of State Examiners of Electricians (under Division of Occupational Licensure)
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Yes
State Licensed?
Apprentice Hours
3 levels
License Levels
Total Initial Fees
CE Hours
NEC Version
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$35
Plus passport-sized photo required
Journeyman License Fee
$226
Exam and application fee combined. License issuance fee: $104 (paid at test site after passing). As of 6/1/2025, all applications must be submitted online to PSI.
Master Electrician License Fee
$276
Exam and application fee combined. License issuance fee: $155 (paid at test site after passing).
Exam Fee
Included in application fee
Journeyman: $226 combined exam/application; Master: $276 combined. Re-examination fee: $135.
Renewal Fee
$78
Journeyman triennial renewal: $78; Master triennial renewal: $117
Regulation Status
VerifiedState Licensed
Yes
Regulation Level
state
License Types
Notes
Massachusetts has one of the oldest electrician licensing programs in the US, established in 1915. The state uses certificate designations (A for Master, B for Journeyman, C for Systems Contractor, D for Systems Technician). As of 6/1/2025, all applications must be submitted online to PSI. The Massachusetts Electrical Code (527 CMR 12.00) adopts the NEC with state-specific amendments.
State-Level Licensing Required
Regulated by the Board of State Examiners of Electricians (under Division of Occupational Licensure)
Official Title
Apprentice Electrician
Experience Required
No prior experience required; must file an apprenticeship agreement with the Massachusetts Division of Apprenticeship Standards
Exam Required
No
Additional Requirements
Official Title
Journeyman Electrician (Certificate B)
Experience Required
8,000 hours of work over at least 4 years under a licensed Massachusetts Journeyman; 600 hours of Board-approved education; 15-hour Code-Update Class
Exam Required
Yes
Additional Requirements
Official Title
Master Electrician (Certificate A)
Experience Required
Must have a Massachusetts Journeyman license, at least 1 year of work experience, and 150 hours of Board-approved education
Exam Required
Yes
Additional Requirements
Apprenticeship
Hours Breakdown
8,000
Total Hours
4
Years
600
Classroom
8,000
On-the-Job
DOL Registered Apprenticeship
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Exam Requirements
VerifiedRequired
Journeyman Exam
Required
Master Exam
Exam Provider
PSI Services
NEC Version
2023 NEC with Massachusetts amendments (527 CMR 12.00); transitioning to 2026 NEC with MA-specific amendments
Open Book
Yes
Journeyman Exam Details
100
Questions
240 min
Time Limit
70%
Passing Score
Master Exam Details
130
Questions
360 min
Time Limit
70%
Passing Score
Retake Policy
Scores valid for 90 days. Must pass both parts within 90 days or pay all fees again. Re-examination fee: $135.
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Insurance Required
Bonding Required
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| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
Apprentice Registration Fee Plus passport-sized photo required | |
Journeyman License Fee Exam and application fee combined. License issuance fee: $104 (paid at test site after passing). As of 6/1/2025, all applications must be submitted online to PSI. | |
Master License Fee Exam and application fee combined. License issuance fee: $155 (paid at test site after passing). | |
Exam Fee Journeyman: $226 combined exam/application; Master: $276 combined. Re-examination fee: $135. | |
Renewal Fee Journeyman triennial renewal: $78; Master triennial renewal: $117 | |
Total Initial Fees Journeyman: $226 exam/application + $104 license issuance = $330. Master: $276 exam/application + $155 license issuance = $431. |
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Renewal & CE Requirements
Verified3 years
Renewal Period
21 hrs
CE Hours Required
CE Topics
Renewal Fee
$78
Journeyman triennial renewal: $78; Master triennial renewal: $117. Online renewal required.
Regulatory Board
Electrician licenses must be renewed on schedule. Most states require continuing education covering NEC code updates, safety practices, and applicable state/local amendments.
For a deeper dive into CE requirements and deadlines, see our electrician license renewal guide.
Out-of-State Reciprocity
VerifiedAccepts Out-of-State Credentials
Reciprocity Type
Reciprocity agreement with New Hampshire
Transfer Details
Massachusetts has a reciprocity agreement with New Hampshire for both Journeyman and Master Electrician licenses.
Additional Requirements for Transfer
Electrician license reciprocity varies significantly by state. Some states offer endorsement for experienced electricians, while others require passing the state exam regardless of prior credentials.
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Massachusetts has one of the oldest electrician licensing programs in the US (est. 1915), using letter-designated certificates (A=Master, B=Journeyman, C=Systems Contractor, D=Systems Technician). The Journeyman exam is a two-part exam with 100 total questions over 4 hours, and both parts must be passed within 90 days. American Electricians' Handbook and Ugly's Electrical References are explicitly banned from exams. As of 6/1/2025, all applications must be submitted online to PSI with no paper option. The Valor Act waives application fees for military personnel and veterans.
Massachusetts has one of the oldest electrician licensing programs in the US, established in 1915.
The state uses certificate letter designations: A (Master), B (Journeyman), C (Systems Contractor), D (Systems Technician).
As of 6/1/2025, ALL applications must be submitted online to PSI. Mailed or emailed applications are returned.
PSI review takes 30-90 days. Incomplete applications are held open for 180 days before being considered abandoned.
The Journeyman exam is a two-part exam: Part I (70 questions, 3 hours) and Part II (30 questions, 1 hour). Both parts must be passed within 90 days.
American Electricians' Handbook and Ugly's Electrical References are explicitly prohibited during exams.
Massachusetts is transitioning from the 2023 NEC to the 2026 NEC with state-specific amendments (527 CMR 12.00).
Under the Valor Act, Massachusetts waives the state application processing fee for military personnel, veterans, and their spouses.
Massachusetts has reciprocity with New Hampshire only, for both Journeyman and Master Electrician licenses.
Systems Technician (Certificate D) and Systems Contractor (Certificate C) are separate low-voltage license tracks.
Master Electricians require a $5,000 surety bond; Systems Contractors require a $10,000 bond.
LLCs and LLPs performing electrical work must carry insurance covering negligence, wrongful acts, errors and omissions per M.G.L. c. 156C, s. 65.
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Electrician requirements in nearby states
| State | Total Cost | Timeline | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts (you) | $200 | 212–224 wks | |
| Connecticut | $210 | 212–224 wks | → |
| Maine | $165 | 212–224 wks | → |
| New Hampshire | $165 | 212–224 wks | → |
| New York | — | 264–276 wks | → |
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Official Sources
Electrician requirements in Massachusetts verified against Board of State Examiners of Electricians (under Division of Occupational Licensure), April 2026.
Primary source for MA electrician licensing
Accessed 2026-03-19
Official application page with requirements and fees
Accessed 2026-03-19
Official CIB with detailed exam information
Accessed 2026-03-19
Renewal and CE requirements
Accessed 2026-03-19
Current NEC adoption status
Accessed 2026-03-19
Proposed 2026 NEC adoption with MA amendments
Accessed 2026-03-19
LLC/LLP insurance requirements for electrical work
Accessed 2026-03-19
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