Electrical Power-Line Worker Apprenticeship in Louisiana

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.

LA Median Salary
$74,300/yr
-20% vs. national
National Median
$92,560/yr
LA Employment
1,460
Electrical Power-Line Workers employed
LA Sponsors
1
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 Louisiana: Quick Facts

What apprenticeship means here

A registered electrical power-line worker apprenticeship in Louisiana 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.

Louisiana pay vs. national

Median electrical power-line worker wages in Louisiana are $74,300/year, -20% below the national median of $92,560. Wages scale with experience — journey-level workers earn substantially more than apprentices.

Where to find programs

Louisiana has 1 registered apprenticeship sponsor 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 — Louisiana-specific outlook can vary from national figures.

Louisiana Wage Spread

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

10th pct
$37,660
Median
$74,300
90th pct
$102,090
Middle 50% of workers earn $54,450$86,990

Current Electrical Power-Line Worker Apprenticeship Openings in Louisiana

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

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

Organization City County
E.P. Breaux Utility Services, LLC Broussard
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Electrical Power-Line Worker Apprenticeship in Louisiana

The 1 Electrical Power-Line Worker-related registered sponsor in Louisiana mean apprenticeship programs exist but aren't abundant. Building relationships with local contractors and trade unions is often more effective than waiting for formal application windows.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much do Electrical Power-Line Workers make in Louisiana?
The BLS reports a median wage of $74,300/yr for Electrical Power-Line Workers in Louisiana (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?
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?
An apprenticeship lets you earn while you learn over 4 years with no tuition cost. Trade school is faster (6–24 months) but costs money upfront. Both can lead to the same journeyman credential.
How do I find an Electrical Power-Line Worker apprenticeship in Louisiana?
Contact one of the 1 Electrical Power-Line Worker-adjacent registered sponsor in Louisiana (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?
Apprentices are paid employees from the start. In Louisiana, a first-year Electrical Power-Line Worker apprentice might earn around $37,150/yr (roughly half the $74,300 journeyman median), with scheduled raises throughout the 4-year 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.