Electrical license requirements in Massachusetts
The Massachusetts Board of State Examiners of Electricians issues electrical licenses in Massachusetts. Here's what each license level takes, from the official rules.
Issued by
Massachusetts Board of State Examiners of Electricians
Official siteRequirements checked October 21, 2026
License levels
In order, from the first license to the top one.
- 1
Journeyman Electrician
8,000 hours of work over at least four years under a licensed journeyman, plus 600 hours of board-approved education.
Official source - 2
Master Electrician
A Massachusetts journeyman license, at least one year of work experience and 150 hours of board-approved education.
Official source
Rules, fees and exam schedules change. Confirm the details with the Massachusetts Board of State Examiners of Electricians before you apply.
Electricians in Massachusetts
From the Bureau of Labor Statistics. See a city for local wages and contractor counts.
- Electricians employed
- 17,810
- Median hourly wage
- $38.18
Electrical market data by city
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Electrical licensing in Massachusetts: common questions
Who issues electrical licenses in Massachusetts?
The Massachusetts Board of State Examiners of Electricians. The license levels and what each takes are listed above, with a link to the official source for each.
What does the Master Electrician license take in Massachusetts?
A Massachusetts journeyman license, at least one year of work experience and 150 hours of board-approved education.
What's the first electrical license in Massachusetts?
The Journeyman Electrician. 8,000 hours of work over at least four years under a licensed journeyman, plus 600 hours of board-approved education.
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