Electrical Power-Line Worker Apprenticeship in Maine

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.

ME Median Salary
$83,030/yr
-10% vs. national
National Median
$92,560/yr
ME Employment
860
Electrical Power-Line Workers employed
ME 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 Maine: Quick Facts

What apprenticeship means here

A registered electrical power-line worker apprenticeship in Maine 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.

Maine pay vs. national

Median electrical power-line worker wages in Maine are $83,030/year, -10% below the national median of $92,560. Wages scale with experience — journey-level workers earn substantially more than apprentices.

Where to find programs

Maine 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 — Maine-specific outlook can vary from national figures.

Maine Wage Spread

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

10th pct
$48,950
Median
$83,030
90th pct
$116,070
Middle 50% of workers earn $65,660$103,030

Current Electrical Power-Line Worker Apprenticeship Openings in Maine

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

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

Organization City County
Kennebunk Light & Power District Kennebunk York County
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Electrical Power-Line Worker Apprenticeship in Maine

Maine has only 1 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

How much do Electrical Power-Line Workers make in Maine?
Electrical Power-Line Workers in Maine earn a median salary of $83,030/yr according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2024). This is below the national median of $92,560 for the trade.
What is the length of an Electrical Power-Line Worker apprenticeship program?
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.
What's the difference between an Electrical Power-Line Worker apprenticeship and trade school?
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 Maine?
Contact one of the 1 Electrical Power-Line Worker-adjacent registered sponsor in Maine (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?
Apprentices are paid employees from the start. In Maine, a first-year Electrical Power-Line Worker apprentice might earn around $41,515/yr (roughly half the $83,030 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.