Electrician License Requirements in Montana
Last reviewed July 2026
To work as a licensed electrician in Montana, 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
Montana Dept. of Labor & Industry — State Electrical Board
Website: https://boards.bsd.dli.mt.gov/ele
License types & experience
| License | Experience required | Exam |
|---|---|---|
| Journeyman Electrician Journeyman |
8,000 hours / 4 years (apprenticeship with 500+ classroom hours) | 60 questions, 3 hours, open book, 75% to pass |
| Residential Electrician Residential |
4,000 hours / 2 years | 50 questions, 2.5 hours, open book |
| Master Electrician Master |
2,000–8,000 additional hours (depending on education) | 80 questions, 4 hours |
The exam & fees
Fees
Journeyman/residential exam $70; master exam $80
Studying for the Montana 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 Montana Dept. of Labor & Industry — State Electrical Board before applying.