Electrical Power-Line Worker Apprenticeship in Indiana

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.

IN Median Salary
$100,260/yr
+8% vs. national
National Median
$92,560/yr
IN Employment
2,440
Electrical Power-Line Workers employed
IN Sponsors
49
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 Indiana: Quick Facts

What apprenticeship means here

A registered electrical power-line worker apprenticeship in Indiana 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.

Indiana pay vs. national

Median electrical power-line worker wages in Indiana are $100,260/year, +8% above the national median of $92,560. Wages scale with experience — journey-level workers earn substantially more than apprentices.

Where to find programs

Indiana has 49 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 — Indiana-specific outlook can vary from national figures.

Indiana Wage Spread

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

10th pct
$61,340
Median
$100,260
90th pct
$113,630
Middle 50% of workers earn $79,980$106,960

Current Electrical Power-Line Worker Apprenticeship Openings in Indiana

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

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

Organization City County
NOBLE R.E.M.C. Albion Noble County
Anderson Municipal Light & Power Anderson Madison County
STEUBEN COUNTY REMC Angola Steuben County
IMEA - CITY OF AUBURN ELECTRIC DEPT Auburn Dekalb County
HE UTILITIES DISTRICT OF WESTERN INDIANA REMC Bloomfield Greene County
Bartholomew County REMC Bloomington Bartholomew County
Decatur County REMC Bloomington Decatur County
HE SOUTH CENTRAL INDIANA REMC Bloomington Morgan County
HE SOUTHERN INDIANA POWER Bloomington Perry County
HOOSIER ENERGY - HEATS LITE A.T.C. Bloomington Monroe County
Hoosier Energy Bloomington Monroe County
Jackson County REMC Bloomington Jackson County
Johnson County REMC Bloomington Johnson County
IMEA - BREMEN ELECTRIC POWER & LIGHT Bremen Marshall County
Indiana Municipal Power Agency - IMPA Service Group Carmel Hamilton County
NORTHEASTERN REMC Columbia City Whitley County
Crawfordsville Electric Light & Power Crawfordsville Montgomery County
HENDRICKS POWER COOPERATIVE Danville Hendricks County
IMEA - FRANKFORT CITY LIGHT & POWER Frankfort Clinton County
IMEA - CITY OF GARRETT ELECTRIC UTILITY Garrett Dekalb County
GREENFIELD POWER & LIGHT Greenfield Hancock County
IMEA - HUNTINGBURG MUNICIPAL ELECTRIC Huntingburg Dubois County
AES Indiana Indianapolis Marion County
Boone REMC Lebanon Boone County
Lebanon Utilities - IMEA Lebanon Boone County
+ 24 more sponsors in Indiana
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Electrical Power-Line Worker Apprenticeship in Indiana

Indiana has 49 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 Indiana?
The median annual wage for Electrical Power-Line Workers in Indiana is $100,260 as of May 2024. Wages range from $61,340 at the 10th percentile to $113,630 at the 90th percentile.
How long is an Electrical Power-Line Worker apprenticeship?
The standard Electrical Power-Line Worker apprenticeship is 4 years of combined on-the-job training and classroom education. Some programs offer accelerated paths for candidates with prior experience.
Is an apprenticeship better than trade school for Electrical Power-Line Workers?
Apprenticeships offer paid training with no tuition, while trade school requires upfront costs but may be shorter. Many Electrical Power-Line Workers combine both — starting with trade school basics before entering an apprenticeship.
Where can I apply for an Electrical Power-Line Worker apprenticeship in Indiana?
Our directory surfaces 49 Electrical Power-Line Worker-related registered sponsors in Indiana. Start with your local trade union hall, joint apprenticeship committee (JAC), or state apprenticeship agency. You can also search apprenticeship.gov by occupation and ZIP.
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 $50,130/yr in Indiana). 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.