Top-tier trade license. Lets you open a shop in your trade, employ journeymen, and pull permits as the master of record. Issued separately by the MA Board of Examiners of Electricians or the MA Board of Plumbers and Gas Fitters.

Who needs it

Anyone running a licensed electrical, plumbing, or gas fitting business in MA.

How to get it

Hold a journeyman license in the trade for the required period (typically 1+ year, with additional requirements), document additional work experience, and pass the master exam.

Cost

Application + exam fees usually $200–$400. Prep courses $400–$800.

Where to start

MA Division of Occupational Licensure ↗