Electrician License Requirements in Minnesota
Last reviewed July 2026
To work as a licensed electrician in Minnesota, you'll apply through the licensing authority, meet an experience requirement, and pass a licensing exam based on the National Electrical Code. Here's how it breaks down.
Licensing authority
Minnesota Department of Labor & Industry (DLI)
Website: https://www.dli.mn.gov/workers/electrician-or-electrical-installer/electrical-licensing-basics
License types & experience
| License | Experience required | Exam |
|---|---|---|
| Class A Journeyworker Journeyman |
8,000 hours of practical experience under a licensed electrician plus 576 classroom hours | 80 questions, 5.5 hours, 70% to pass |
| Master Electrician Master |
At least 1 year as a Minnesota journeyman and 12,000 total hours (five years of planning, layout, and supervision) | 80 questions, 5.5 hours, 70% to pass |
The exam & fees
Testing vendor
DLI (state-administered)
Fees
$64 license fee; a $25,000 bond is required
Renewal & continuing education
Master electricians complete 16 hours of continuing education (at least 12 on the NEC) per renewal.
Studying for the Minnesota electrician exam?
The exam is NEC-based — practice with 1,394 questions and worked solutions in the Electrical Exam Prep app.
⚠ Licensing requirements and fees change. This page is a summary, not legal advice — always confirm current requirements directly with Minnesota Department of Labor & Industry (DLI) before applying.