State · MA

Trades in Massachusetts

Massachusetts is in Tier-2 pilot as of 2026-04-19. Electricians and plumbers are licensed statewide by the DPL boards. HVAC refrigeration technicians are regulated through the Board of Building Regulations and Standards. Apprenticeship data loads from DOL RAPIDS on the next daily refresh.

Primary state regulator

Massachusetts Division of Professional Licensure — Board of State Examiners of Electricians / Board of State Examiners of Plumbers and Gas Fitters

www.mass.gov/orgs/division-of-professional-licensure

Modules for Massachusetts

Apprenticeship Finder

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Trades

Aircraft Mechanic (A&P)Auto Body TechnicianAutomotive Service TechnicianBoilermakerCarpenterDiesel MechanicElectricianElevator ConstructorGlazierHeavy Equipment MechanicHVAC TechnicianIndustrial Maintenance TechnicianIronworkerMachinistMasonMillwrightOperating EngineerPlumberSheet Metal WorkerWelder