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Key Facts: MN Journeyman Electrician Exam
70%
Passing Score
MN Board of Electricity
80
Questions
State-administered
4 hrs
Time Limit
MN Board
NEC 2023
Code Edition
MN Board of Electricity
The Minnesota journeyman electrician exam requires 70% to pass on 80 NEC-based questions in 4 hours. Minnesota uses the NEC 2023 edition and administers its own exam (not PSI or Prometric). The state requires 8,000 hours of registered apprenticeship. Minnesota has strong union presence and the exam reflects thorough NEC knowledge expectations.
About the MN Journeyman Electrician Exam
Minnesota's journeyman electrician exam is state-administered by the Board of Electricity under the Department of Labor and Industry. The exam tests NEC 2023 knowledge including wiring methods, grounding and bonding, load calculations, motor circuits, and Minnesota-specific electrical rules.
Questions
80 scored questions
Time Limit
4 hours
Passing Score
70%
Exam Fee
$50 (MN Board of Electricity / Dept. of Labor & Industry)
MN Journeyman Electrician Exam Content Outline
NEC General & Definitions
NEC Article 100 definitions, general requirements, and Minnesota amendments
Branch Circuits & Overcurrent Protection
Circuit sizing, conductor ampacity, GFCI/AFCI, and overcurrent protection
Wiring Methods & Materials
Raceways, cable types, conduit fill, box fill, and cold-weather installations
Grounding & Bonding
Article 250 grounding systems, equipment grounding, and bonding requirements
Services, Motors & Special Occupancies
Service entrance, motor circuits, hazardous locations, healthcare, and swimming pools
How to Pass the MN Journeyman Electrician Exam
What You Need to Know
- Passing score: 70%
- Exam length: 80 questions
- Time limit: 4 hours
- Exam fee: $50
Keys to Passing
- Complete 500+ practice questions
- Score 80%+ consistently before scheduling
- Focus on highest-weighted sections
- Use our AI tutor for tough concepts
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Frequently Asked Questions
What NEC edition does Minnesota use for the electrician exam?
Minnesota uses the NEC 2023 edition. The state Board of Electricity adopts each NEC edition through rulemaking. A bound copy of the NEC is typically allowed during the exam.
Is the Minnesota electrician exam administered by PSI?
No. Unlike most states, Minnesota administers its own journeyman electrician exam through the Board of Electricity under the Department of Labor and Industry. You schedule directly through the state, not a third-party testing vendor.
How much apprenticeship is required in Minnesota?
Minnesota requires 8,000 hours of registered electrical apprenticeship under a licensed journeyman or master electrician. The apprenticeship must be registered with the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry.
Does Minnesota have reciprocity with other states?
Minnesota has limited reciprocity agreements. Contact the Board of Electricity directly to verify if your state license qualifies. Most applicants will need to pass the Minnesota exam regardless of other credentials.