Electrical Power-Line Worker Apprenticeship in Florida

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.

FL Median Salary
$92,460/yr
-0% vs. national
National Median
$92,560/yr
FL Employment
7,390
Electrical Power-Line Workers employed
FL Sponsors
13
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 Florida: Quick Facts

What apprenticeship means here

A registered electrical power-line worker apprenticeship in Florida 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.

Florida pay vs. national

Median electrical power-line worker wages in Florida are $92,460/year, -0% below the national median of $92,560. Wages scale with experience — journey-level workers earn substantially more than apprentices.

Where to find programs

Florida has 13 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 — Florida-specific outlook can vary from national figures.

Florida Wage Spread

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

10th pct
$49,270
Median
$92,460
90th pct
$107,740
Middle 50% of workers earn $62,550$104,150

Current Electrical Power-Line Worker Apprenticeship Openings in Florida

No electrical power-line worker apprenticeship openings are currently listed on apprenticeship.gov for Florida. 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 Florida

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

Organization City County
CHELCO (CHOCTAWHATCHEE ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE) INJ Defuniak Springs Walton County
Florida Public Utilities Company Fernandina Beach Nassau County
JEA IJW Jacksonville Duval County
City of Newberry Lineworker Apprentice Program INJ Newberry Alachua County
LCEC - LEE COUNTY ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE, INC. IJ North Fort Myers Lee County
The Desoto Group, LLC Electrical Lineworker Apprenticeship, INJ Orlando Lake County
Talquin Electric Cooperative, Inc. Quincy
Powertown Line Construction Apprenticeship INJ Seffner Hillsborough County
SECO ENERGY, IJW Sumterville Sumter County
CITY OF TALLAHASSEE LINEWORKER, INJ Tallahassee Leon County
TAMPA ELECTRIC COMPANY IJW Tampa Hillsborough County
Southeast Power Corporation Groundman to Lineman Apprenticeship Program INJ Titusville Brevard County
United Utility Power Services, LLC. West Palm Beach Palm Beach County
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Electrical Power-Line Worker Apprenticeship in Florida

Florida has 13 registered sponsors our directory identifies as Electrical Power-Line Worker-adjacent — a functional apprenticeship pipeline concentrated in metro areas. Union locals and joint apprenticeship committees account for most placements.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average Electrical Power-Line Worker salary in Florida?
Electrical Power-Line Workers in Florida earn a median salary of $92,460/yr according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2024). This is below the national median of $92,560 for the trade.
How long is an Electrical Power-Line Worker apprenticeship?
Most Electrical Power-Line Worker apprenticeships run 4 years. Apprentices work under a journeyman while attending classes, typically earning wages from day one with scheduled increases.
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.
Where can I apply for an Electrical Power-Line Worker apprenticeship in Florida?
Contact one of the 13 Electrical Power-Line Worker-adjacent registered sponsors in Florida (listed below), or search apprenticeship.gov for current openings. Local union halls, community colleges, and the state apprenticeship agency are good first stops.
How much do Electrical Power-Line Worker apprentices earn?
Yes. Apprentices earn wages from day one, typically starting at 40–60% of the journeyman rate (roughly $46,230/yr in Florida). 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.