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What to Expect on the Minnesota Electrician Exam
Minnesota has a statewide journeyman electrician license through the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry (DLI), Board of Electricity. The exam is state-administered: 80 questions, 330 minutes (5.5 hours), 70% passing score, open book with NEC 2023 permitted, and a $50 exam fee. Minnesota's 5.5-hour time limit is the longest of any state journeyman exam in the country, giving you an average of 4 minutes per question. The extended time allows for careful NEC navigation on complex calculation and code-application questions. Minnesota requires 8,000 hours of apprenticeship training through a state-approved program before applying for the journeyman license. The DLI also licenses Class A Master Electricians, Class B Master Electricians (residential-only), and Electrical Contractors. The exam covers all major NEC 2023 topics with Minnesota-specific amendments. Articles 210, 220, 250, 310, and 430 are the most frequently tested. Minneapolis, Saint Paul, Rochester, Duluth, and Bloomington are the major markets. Minnesota's manufacturing, healthcare, and technology sectors create strong demand for licensed electricians. The practice questions below are aligned to NEC 2023 and the Minnesota DLI exam format.
Minnesota Journeyman Exam At a Glance
Questions
80
Time Limit
330 min
Passing Score
70%
Format
Open Book
Vendor
State-administered
Exam Fee
$50
Master Electrician Exam
80 questions · 330 min · 70% passing · $50
What the Minnesota Exam Covers
The State-administered exam draws from the NEC 2023 across 13 topic areas. GetLicenseReady covers all of them with full explanations and code references.
Tips for the Minnesota State-administered Exam
- The Minnesota exam is open book, so tab your NEC for Articles 110, 210, 220, 230, 240, 250, 300, 310, and 430.
- You won't have time to look up every answer. Know the major numbers cold, and use the book for edge cases.
- Budget your time: spend no more than 90 seconds per question on the first pass, then return to flagged items.
Minnesota Electrician Exam FAQ
How many questions are on the Minnesota Journeyman exam?
80 questions, 330 minutes, 70% passing score. Administered by State-administered.
Is the Minnesota electrician exam open book?
Yes, you may bring a tabbed NEC 2023 into the testing center. Practice finding answers quickly; you won't have time to read full articles during the exam.
What NEC edition does Minnesota test on?
Minnesota tests on NEC 2023. GetLicenseReady questions are aligned to NEC 2023.
How do I register for the Minnesota exam?
Register through the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry. The exam fee is $50.
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