Electrical Power-Line Worker Apprenticeship in New Hampshire

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.

NH Median Salary
$115,430/yr
+25% vs. national
National Median
$92,560/yr
NH Employment
400
Electrical Power-Line Workers employed
NH Sponsors
0
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 New Hampshire: Quick Facts

What apprenticeship means here

A registered electrical power-line worker apprenticeship in New Hampshire 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.

New Hampshire pay vs. national

Median electrical power-line worker wages in New Hampshire are $115,430/year, +25% above the national median of $92,560. Wages scale with experience — journey-level workers earn substantially more than apprentices.

Where to find programs

New Hampshire has 0 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 — New Hampshire-specific outlook can vary from national figures.

New Hampshire Wage Spread

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

10th pct
$63,640
Median
$115,430
90th pct
$128,120
Middle 50% of workers earn $93,010$121,130

Current Electrical Power-Line Worker Apprenticeship Openings in New Hampshire

No electrical power-line worker apprenticeship openings are currently listed on apprenticeship.gov for New Hampshire. That doesn't mean programs don't exist — smaller regional contractors often aren't included in the national directory. 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 New Hampshire

Our directory doesn't surface Electrical Power-Line Worker-specific registered sponsors in New Hampshire. This usually reflects a smaller regional market where sponsors use generic company names rather than trade-specific branding — it doesn't mean programs don't exist. Direct search on apprenticeship.gov is the most reliable way to find current openings.

Search apprenticeship.gov for current Electrical Power-Line Worker openings

Filter by occupation code 49-9051 and state NH for the most relevant results.

Electrical Power-Line Worker Apprenticeship in New Hampshire

Our directory doesn't list Electrical Power-Line Worker-specific sponsors in New Hampshire. This typically reflects a smaller regional market where sponsors operate under generic company names rather than trade-specific branding. Nearby states often accept out-of-state apprentices — and apprenticeship.gov can identify current openings by occupation code and ZIP.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much do Electrical Power-Line Workers make in New Hampshire?
The median annual wage for Electrical Power-Line Workers in New Hampshire is $115,430 as of May 2024. Wages range from $63,640 at the 10th percentile to $128,120 at the 90th percentile.
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.
Should I do an Electrical Power-Line Worker apprenticeship or go to trade school?
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 New Hampshire?
We don't have Electrical Power-Line Worker-identified sponsors listed in New Hampshire, but that doesn't mean programs don't exist — small regional contractors often aren't identifiable by name. Start with apprenticeship.gov's job finder (filter by occupation and ZIP), then contact nearby-state IUEC/IBEW/UA/SMART locals if nothing shows up locally.
How much do Electrical Power-Line Worker apprentices earn?
Apprentices are paid employees from the start. In New Hampshire, a first-year Electrical Power-Line Worker apprentice might earn around $57,715/yr (roughly half the $115,430 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.