Electrician license requirements in Minnesota — experience, exams, fees, reciprocity, and salary data from DLI.
| Minimum Age | 18 years old |
| Education | High school diploma or GED required. |
| Work Experience | 8,000 hours (48 months) |
| Experience Details | Must include at least 4,000 hours in commercial or industrial settings. |
| Trade School Credit | A 2-year approved electrical program reduces requirement to 6,000 hours (36 months). |
| Exam Name | Minnesota Journeyworker Electrician Exam |
| Format | 80 multiple choice questions |
| Time Limit | 5.5 hours |
| Passing Score | 70% |
| Code Edition | 2023 NEC |
| Open Book? | Yes — codebook permitted |
| Application Fee | $50 |
Practice with real exam-style questions based on the 2023 NEC.
Start Practice Exam →| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| Exam Application | $50 |
| License Renewal | $35 every 2 years |
| Renewal Deadline | Last day of February, odd-numbered years |
| Continuing Education | 16 hours (12 hrs code + 4 hrs elective) |
| Contractor License | |
| Contractor Fee | $150/year |
| Surety Bond | $25,000 |
| Insurance | Required — general liability + workers' comp |
Electricians in Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI earn +27% more than the national average. Data from BLS OEWS May 2024.
| Mean (average) | $82,809 / year |
| Entry level (10th pct) | $51,230 |
| Top earners (90th pct) | $108,450 |
| Total employed | 12,940 in Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI |
| National average | $65,280 |
Minnesota has reciprocal licensing agreements that allow licensed electricians from certain states to transfer their credentials.
Journeyworker Reciprocity (9 states)
Master Reciprocity (4 states)