Electrical Power-Line Worker Apprenticeship in Connecticut

Wages, programs & career outlook

Electrical power-line workers install and repair the high-voltage lines that carry electricity from power plants to homes and businesses. Expect outdoor work in all weather, bucket trucks, climbing gear, and being on call for storm-damage restoration.

CT Median Salary
$120,340/yr
+30% vs. national
National Median
$92,560/yr
CT Employment
880
Electrical Power-Line Workers employed
CT Sponsors
4
Registered programs
Training Term
3.5 yrs
Time-Based
Job Growth
6.6%
2024–2034 projected
Annual Openings
10,700
Nationally, per yr

Electrical Power-Line Worker Apprenticeship in Connecticut: Quick Facts

What apprenticeship means here

A registered electrical power-line worker apprenticeship in Connecticut combines paid on-the-job training with classroom instruction. Programs typically run 3.5 years and follow a time-based structure. You earn wages from day one — apprentices are employees, not students.

Connecticut pay vs. national

Median electrical power-line worker wages in Connecticut are $120,340/year, +30% above the national median of $92,560. Wages scale with experience — journey-level workers earn substantially more than apprentices.

Where to find programs

Connecticut has 4 registered apprenticeship sponsors for electrical power-line worker listed in the U.S. Department of Labor's apprenticeship.gov directory. The sponsor list further down includes joint labor-management programs (JATCs), individual employers, and contractor associations.

Job-market outlook

The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects 6.6% job growth for electrical power-line workers nationally between 2024 and 2034, with approximately 10,700 annual openings each year (replacement plus growth combined). Apprenticeship demand tends to track local construction and infrastructure spending — Connecticut-specific outlook can vary from national figures.

Connecticut Wage Spread

Annual wages for Electrical Power-Line Workers in Connecticut across all experience levels.

10th pct
$45,440
Median
$120,340
90th pct
$133,350
Middle 50% of workers earn $49,160$129,900

Current Electrical Power-Line Worker Apprenticeship Openings in Connecticut

No electrical power-line worker apprenticeship openings are currently listed on apprenticeship.gov for Connecticut. The sponsors listed below accept applications on a rolling basis — contact them directly. Consider setting up an alert on apprenticeship.gov to be notified when new listings are posted.

Listings aggregated from apprenticeship.gov (US Dept. of Labor). Data refreshed daily.

Electrical Power-Line Worker Apprenticeship Sponsors in Connecticut

4 electrical power-line worker-related registered sponsors identified in the DOL ApprenticeshipUSA directory for Connecticut. Directory lists sponsor names only — contact each organization directly to confirm current electrical power-line worker apprenticeship openings.

Organization City County
Eversource Berlin
Power Line Electric, LLC East Hartland
Sertex Broadband Solutions Plainfield
Hubbell Power Systems, Inc. Winsted
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Electrical Power-Line Worker Apprenticeship in Connecticut

Connecticut has only 4 Electrical Power-Line Worker-adjacent registered sponsors in our directory — program slots may be competitive and early applications give the best shot at placement. Direct outreach to union halls in the state's largest cities often matters more than formal application windows.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do Electrical Power-Line Workers earn in Connecticut?
The BLS reports a median wage of $120,340/yr for Electrical Power-Line Workers in Connecticut (May 2024 data). Experience, union membership, and specialization all affect where you fall in the range.
What is the length of an Electrical Power-Line Worker apprenticeship program?
A typical Electrical Power-Line Worker apprenticeship lasts approximately 4 years (7,000 hours of on-the-job training). The program combines paid work experience with related classroom instruction.
Is an apprenticeship better than trade school for Electrical Power-Line Workers?
The key difference: apprenticeships pay you during training while trade schools charge tuition. Many employers prefer apprenticeship-trained Electrical Power-Line Workers, but trade school can give you a head start on the classroom requirements.
How do I find an Electrical Power-Line Worker apprenticeship in Connecticut?
Contact one of the 4 Electrical Power-Line Worker-adjacent registered sponsors in Connecticut (listed below), or search apprenticeship.gov for current openings. Local union halls, community colleges, and the state apprenticeship agency are good first stops.
Do Electrical Power-Line Worker apprentices get paid during training?
Yes. Apprentices earn wages from day one, typically starting at 40–60% of the journeyman rate (roughly $60,170/yr in Connecticut). Wages increase at regular intervals — usually every 6 months — as you progress through the program.

Prefer Trade School Instead?

Apprenticeships pay from day one, but the classroom-first path may fit better for some. Electrical Power-Line Workers also train through trade school programs — shorter timeline, more upfront cost.

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Data: Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS May 2024, DOL RAPIDS Registered Apprenticeship database, ApprenticeshipUSA Sponsor Directory.