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In Massachusetts, O*Net projected a 29% employment growth for electricians from 2020 to 2030, with an average of 2,570 annual job openings.

This just means that many young individuals today wish to pursue an electrical career.

So if you’re one of them, here’s how you can become a licensed electrician in Massachusetts.

Potential Salary

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Massachusetts electricians have the following salary information:

Mean Wage:

  • Annually – $75,850
  • Hourly – $36.47
PercentileAverage Annual Wage
10%$38,420
25%$48,370
50%$75,990
75%$98,610
90%$127,900

 

Annual Salary Range:
$38K
$75K
$12K

Average Salary of Electricians in Massachusetts

City NameSalary
Boston$54,544
Worcester$50,492
Springfield$50,108
Lowell$52,266
Cambridge$54,544
Brockton$51,931
New Bedford$50,540
Fall River$50,540
Lynn$54,544
Quincy$54,544
* Salary information last updated 2024

Regional Salary

RegionEmployedAvg. Annual SalaryAvg. Hourly PayTop 10% Annual SalaryBottom 10% Annual Salary
Barnstable Town, MA590$83,650$40.22$113,380$48,200
Boston-Cambridge-Nashua, MA-NH15,010$82,380$39.61$126,950$47,780
Leominster-Gardner, MA150$74,770$35.95$102,790$45,900
New Bedford, MA290$73,210$35.2$101,290$45,620
Pittsfield, MA240$69,870$33.59$97,450$44,310
Springfield, MA-CT1,440$79,780$38.36$108,830$45,780
Worcester, MA-CT1,320$74,320$35.73$102,750$45,270
* Salary information based on the May 2023 Occupational Employment Statistics (OES) Survey for Electricians, OCC 47-2111, BLS.
* Employment conditions in your area may vary.

How to Become an Electrician

The MA Board of State Examiners of Electricians oversees the regulations and licensing of electricians.

They’ll issue the following licenses:

  • Journeyman electrician
  • Master electrician
  • System technician
  • System contractor

For apprentices, the MA Division of Apprentice Standards (DAS) will do the overseeing.

Becoming an Apprentice Electrician

DAS understands that an apprenticeship is a way for you to receive on-the-job training and technical instruction while earning a salary.

So to become an apprentice, you need to enroll in an approved apprenticeship program.

Afterward, enter into an apprenticeship agreement with your sponsor employer, which enables you to receive the apprentice ID card.

This ID card will need to be worn at all times during the working hours of your apprenticeship.

Your sponsor will apply and annually renew the ID card for you to DAS, whereas you’ll complete the application form along with a passport-size photo.

Becoming a Journeyman Electrician

Qualifications

To qualify, you must meet the following:

  • Holds a high school diploma or equivalent
  • At least 600 hours of classroom instruction from an approved electrician program
  • At least 4 years with 8,000 hours of experience
  • Successfully pass the licensure exam

License Application

To apply, you must submit the following:

  • Completed and notarized application form
  • Proof of completing the required education hours
  • Proof of work experience
  • Copy of MA Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI)
  • Certificate of completing an approved 15-hour code update course(s)
  • Fees:
    • Application and exam fee – $226
    • License fee – $104

Exam Details

The Board has contracted with PSI to help administer the electrician licensure exams.

For the journeyman exam, here are the exam details:

  • Open book exam with only authorized references allowed to bring at the testing center
  • Content
    • Part I (theory) – 70 questions covering these topics:
      • General knowledge
      • Services
      • Grounding and bonding
      • Wiring methods and devices
      • Motors
      • Transformers
      • Low-voltage distribution
      • Special occupancies and equipment
      • Overcurrent protection
      • Lighting
      • Alarm systems
    • Part II (applied) – 30 questions covering these topics:
      • Circuit calculations (Ohm’s Law)
      • Electrical schematics and plans
      • Materials and components
      • Troubleshooting and testing
      • MA amendments
      • Licensing laws and regulations
  • Duration
    • Part I – 180 minutes
    • Part II – 60 minutes
  • Passing rate – 70%
  • Retakes – 6 chances within the 1-year eligibility period

License Renewal

Your license will expire after 3 years.

To renew, you must submit the following:

  • Completed online renewal application
  • Proof of completing 21 hours of approved continuing education courses, of which 15 hours are spent on code updates
  • Renewal fee – $78

Becoming a Master Electrician

Qualifications

To qualify, you must meet the following:

  • At least 150 hours of classroom instruction from an approved electrician program
  • At least 1 year of experience as a licensed journeyman
  • Successfully pass the licensure exam

License Application

To apply, you must submit the following:

  • Completed and notarized application form
  • Proof of completing the required education hours
    Proof of work experience
  • Copy of MA CORI
  • Certificate of completing an approved 15-hour code update course(s)
  • Fees:
    • Application and exam fee – $226
    • License fee – $104

Exam Details

For the master electrician exam, here are the exam details:

  • Open book exam with only authorized references allowed to bring at the testing center
  • Content
    • Part I (theory) – 80 questions covering these topics:
      • State-specific electrical requirements
      • General knowledge
      • Services
      • Grounding and bonding
      • Wiring methods and devices
      • Motors
      • Transformers
      • Low-voltage distribution
      • Special occupancies and equipment
      • Overcurrent protection
      • Lighting
      • Alarm systems
    • Part II (business and law) – 50 questions covering these topics:
      • MA licensing
      • Estimating and bidding
        Lien law
      • Financial management
      • Tax laws
        Labor laws
      • Project management
      • Contracts
      • Business organization
      • Risk management
      • Environmental and safety
  • Duration
    • Part I – 240 minutes
    • Part II – 120 minutes
  • Passing rate – 70%
  • Retakes – 6 chances within the 1-year eligibility period

License Renewal

Your license will expire after 3 years.

To renew, you must submit the following:

  • Completed online renewal application
  • Proof of completing 21 hours of approved CE courses, of which 15 hours are spent on code updates
  • Renewal fee – $117

Becoming a System Technician

Qualifications

To qualify, you must meet the following:

  • Holds a high school diploma or equivalent
  • At least 300 hours of classroom instruction from an approved electrician program
  • At least 2 years with 4,000 hours of experience
  • Successfully pass the licensure exam

License Application

To apply, you must submit the following:

  • Completed and notarized application form
  • Proof of completing the required education hours
  • Proof of work experience
  • Copy of MA CORI
  • Certificate of completing an approved 15-hour code update course(s)
  • Fees:
    • Application and exam fee – $226
    • License fee – $104

Exam Details

For the system technician exam, here are the exam details:

  • Open book exam with only authorized references allowed to bring at the testing center
  • Content
    • Part I (theory) – 50 questions covering these topics:
      • NEC alarm requirements
      • Fire detection and notification
    • Part II (applied) – 30 questions covering these topics:
      • Circuit calculations (Ohm’s Law)
      • Electrical schematics and plans
      • Materials and components
      • Troubleshooting and testing
      • Licensing laws and regulations
  • Duration
    • Part I – 180 minutes
    • Part II – 60 minutes
  • Passing rate – 70%
  • Retakes – 6 chances within the 1-year eligibility period

License Renewal

Your license will expire after 3 years.

To renew, you must submit the following:

  • Completed online renewal application
  • Proof of completing 21 hours of approved CE courses, of which 15 hours are spent on code updates
  • Renewal fee – $78

Becoming a System Contractor

Qualifications

To qualify, you must meet the following:

  • At least 75 hours of classroom instruction from an approved electrician program
  • At least 1 year of experience as a licensed systems technician
  • Successfully pass the licensure exam

License Application

To apply, you must submit the following:

  • Completed and notarized application form
  • Proof of completing the required education hours
  • Proof of work experience
  • Copy of MA CORI
  • Certificate of completing an approved 15-hour code update course(s)
  • Fees:
    • Application and exam fee – $276
    • License fee – $155

Exam Details

For the system contractor exam, here are the exam details:

  • Open book exam with only authorized references allowed to bring at the testing center
  • Content
    • Part I (theory) – 70 questions covering these topics:
      • General electric and electronic theory and knowledge
      • NEC alarm requirements
      • Intrusion detection and notification
      • Fire detection and notification
    • Part II (business and law) – 50 questions covering these topics:
      • MA licensing
      • Estimating and bidding
      • Lien law
      • Financial management
      • Tax laws
      • Labor laws
      • Project management
      • Contracts
      • Business organization
      • Risk management
      • Environmental and safety
  • Duration
    • Part I – 180 minutes
    • Part II – 120 minutes
  • Passing rate – 70%
  • Retakes – 6 chances within the 1-year eligibility period

License Renewal

Your license will expire after 3 years.

To renew, you must submit the following:

  • Completed online renewal application
  • Proof of completing 21 hours of approved CE courses, of which 15 hours are spent on code updates
  • Renewal fee – $78

How Master Electricians/System Contractors Obtain an MA Business License

As a master electrician or system contractor, you may want to operate your own business.

To apply for a business license, you must meet these qualifications:

  • You’ve been contracted to be the business’s Licensee of Record (LOR)
  • Business has been registered with the Secretary of the Commonwealth’s (SOC) Corporations Division

Afterward, you can submit the following minimum requirements to the Board:

  • Completed online application
  • Copy of the SOC filing
  • Copy of the license of the LOR
  • Letter of intent of the LOR
  • License fee – $221

Electrical Training Programs and Schools in Massachusetts

To become an electrician, you’ll need practical training and education in key areas of the trade.

You can get this either through an accredited vocational school or an approved apprenticeship program.

In a vocational school, you’ll earn a certificate or diploma which can help in your job placement upon graduation.

Also, many schools offer apprenticeships as part of their curriculum, where you’ll learn and earn under the supervision of a local employer.

Meanwhile, in an apprenticeship program, you’ll directly receive on-the-job training under the supervision of licensed electricians.

You’ll also receive a salary, which will start at 40% of that of a journeyman, with period increments upon good performance evaluation.

To enroll in an apprentice program, you need to meet these qualifications:

  • Must be at least 18 years old
  • High school diploma or GED
  • Passing grade in high school algebra
  • Take a drug test
  • Pass an aptitude test
  • Valid driver’s license

The table below lists some of the schools and associations that you can consider enrolling in.

22 Electrician Schools in Massachusetts

School NameAddress
Bay Street Tech225 Turnpike Street Canton, MA
Ben Franklin Institute of Technology41 Berkeley Street Boston, MA
Bristol Community College777 Elsbree Street Fall River, MA 02720
Bunker Hill Community College250 New Rutherford Avenue Boston, MA 02129
IEC of New England1800 Silas Deane Highway Rocky Hill, CT 06067
JATC of Boston194 Freeport Street Dorchester, MA 02122
JATC of Brockton111 Rhode Island Road Lakeville, MA 02347
JATC of Springfield185 Industry Avenue Springfield, MA 01104
JATC of Worcester242 Mill Street Worcester, MA 01602
Massasoit Community College1 Massasoit Boulevard Brockton, MA 02302
Massachusetts Bay Community College - Wellesley Hills Campus50 Oakland Street Wellesley Hills, MA 02481
Martin Electrical and Technical School130 Kerry Place Norwood, MA 02062
Porter and Chester Institute of Canton5 Campanelli Circle Canton, MA 02021
Porter and Chester of Chicopee134 Dulong Circle Chicopee, MA 01022
Porter and Chester Institute of Woburn8 Presidential Way Woburn, MA 01801
Porter and Chester Institute of Worcester220 Brooks Street Worcester, MA 01606
Springfield Technical Community College1 Armory Street Springfield, MA 01102-9000
The Peterson School of Vocational Training - Woburn Campus25 Montvale Ave. Woburn, MA
The Peterson School of Vocational Training - Worcester Campus486 Chandler Street Worcester, MA 01602
The Peterson School of Vocational Training - Westwood Campus350 University Ave. Westwood, MA
Wentworth Institute of Technology550 Huntington Avenue Boston, MA 02115
Worcester Electrician School1000 Washington St #710, Boston, MA 02118

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