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Maine Electricians' Examining Board · checked 2026-10-20
Maine Electrician License Requirements
Statewide licenses for apprentice, helper, journeyman-in-training, journeyman, master and limited electricians. Master Electrician: 6 years of experience at minimum, plus an exam.
- 1J · Journeyman Electrician 4 years
- 2M · Master Electrician 6 years
License levels in Maine
The Maine path has 2 steps on this page: Journeyman Electrician and Master Electrician. The source counts experience in hours and classroom instruction separately; the "time from start" column turns those hours into full-time years at 2,000 hours a year.
| Level | Experience | Classroom | Time from start | Exam | Fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J Journeyman Electrician | 8,000 hours | 576 h | 4 years | Yes | License (two years) $150; SBI background report $21 |
| M Master Electrician | 4,000 hours at the prior level | 702 h | 6 years | Yes | License (two years) $150; SBI background report $21 |
Journeyman Electrician (J)
At least 8,000 hours as a licensed apprentice or helper and a 576-hour program (45-hour courses in Electricity I and II, Math I, Controls I and the current National Electrical Code, plus electives). Other routes: an approved apprenticeship plus 4,000 hours, or a two-year electrical program plus 7,000 hours. Source: Maine OPOR, Journeyman Electrician.
Master Electrician (M)
At least 4,000 hours as a journeyman electrician, or at least 12,000 hours of experience in electrical installations, plus a 576-hour program of study and 126 hours of degree-related courses. Source: Maine OPOR, Master Electrician.
Exam
2 of the 2 levels listed here require an exam: Journeyman Electrician and Master Electrician. The source does not print a pass mark. Renewal every two years ($150) requires a 15-hour current NEC course. Electricians over 70 can hold a senior license for $20.
Fees
- Journeyman Electrician: license (two years) $150, sbi background report $21 ($171 together).
- Master Electrician: license (two years) $150, sbi background report $21 ($171 together).
Reciprocity
The Maine source names 6 partner states for electrician licenses: New Hampshire, Vermont, North Dakota, Idaho, Oregon and Wyoming. Journeyman: agreements with New Hampshire, Vermont, North Dakota, Idaho, Oregon and Wyoming. Master: New Hampshire and Vermont. Applicants must have passed that state's written exam and worked as an electrician for at least six years. Source: Maine OPOR, Journeyman and Master Electrician.
Seen from the other side: New Hampshire lists Maine among its partners on its own board page (New Hampshire). Each state applies its own conditions, so read both pages.
How Maine compares
Among the 10 states on this site that state a minimum time to the top electrician credential, Maine ranks 8 of 10 from shortest (4 years) to longest (6 years). Connecticut, Texas and Michigan set the same 6 years. The classroom requirement here peaks at 702 hours.
Same trade elsewhere: Connecticut · Massachusetts · New Hampshire · Vermont · Rhode Island. All states side by side: Electrician license requirements by state.
Other trades in Maine
- Plumber: Master Plumber: 3 years of experience at minimum, plus an exam.
All covered trades on one page: Maine trade licenses.
Background reading: From apprentice to master: how long each state takes · Trade license reciprocity between states.
Questions
Who issues the electrician license in Maine?
Maine Electricians' Examining Board (Office of Professional and Occupational Regulation). Statewide licenses for apprentice, helper, journeyman-in-training, journeyman, master and limited electricians.
How long does it take to qualify for the Master Electrician in Maine?
6 years by this site's count. At least 4,000 hours as a journeyman electrician, or at least 12,000 hours of experience in electrical installations, plus a 576-hour program of study and 126 hours of degree-related courses.
Does Maine have electrician license reciprocity?
Yes, with New Hampshire, Vermont, North Dakota, Idaho, Oregon and Wyoming. Journeyman: agreements with New Hampshire, Vermont, North Dakota, Idaho, Oregon and Wyoming. Master: New Hampshire and Vermont. Applicants must have passed that state's written exam and worked as an electrician for at least six years.
What are the Maine electrician license fees?
Journeyman Electrician: license (two years) $150, sbi background report $21. Master Electrician: license (two years) $150, sbi background report $21.
Sources and last checked
| What | Source | Checked |
|---|---|---|
| Issuing authority | Maine Electricians' Examining Board (Office of Professional and Occupational Regulation) | 2026-10-20 |
| J requirements | Maine OPOR, Journeyman Electrician | 2026-10-20 |
| M requirements | Maine OPOR, Master Electrician | 2026-10-20 |
| Law cited | Maine Electricians' Examining Board license pages (statute not read) | 2026-10-20 |
This page summarises what the Maine source said on 2026-10-20. It is general information, not legal advice; the board's own page and the statute are the authority and can change. Confirm with Maine Electricians' Examining Board before applying. The free official route is the board itself: its page, application forms and staff answer eligibility questions.