Electrical Line Worker Apprenticeships in California
California has 10 registered apprenticeship sponsors training electrical line workers — 5 of them union or joint labor-management programs. Apprentices earn a wage from day one and finish without tuition debt.
Registered sponsors
10
Union / joint programs
5
Median electrical line worker wage
$122,520
California, all experience levels
Job growth 2022–2032
+18.4%
880 openings/yr
Largest Registered Sponsors
Union and joint labor-management programs are listed first — they typically pay the best apprentice rates and charge no tuition.
| Sponsor | City | Program type |
|---|---|---|
| CALIFORNIA NV LINE JATC Union / joint | RIVERSIDE | Multiple Employer |
| CWA / ACCA - JATC Union / joint | San Jose | Multiple Employer |
| Liberty Utilities Union / joint | South Lake Tahoe | Single Employer |
| Sacramento Municipal Utility District (SMUD) Union / joint | Sacramento | Single Employer |
| Truckee Donner Public Utility District JATC Union / joint | Truckee | Single Employer |
| City of Banning Electric Utility Apprenticeship Program | Banning | Single Employer |
| NAVFAC SouthWest | San Diego | Single Employer |
| Pacific Gas & Electric | San Ramon | Single Employer |
| PWD NAS Lemoore Apprenticeship Program | Lemoore | Single Employer |
| Southern California Edison Apprenticeship Program | Rosemead | Single Employer |
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Registered Apprenticeship sponsors (apprenticeship.gov). California runs its own state apprenticeship registration system, so these federal figures understate the true number of local programs.
What Electrical Line Workers Earn in California
Wages
- Median annual wage: $122,520
- Average annual wage: $115,910
- Electrical Line Workers employed statewide: 11,070
Source: BLS OEWS, May 2024. Apprentices typically start at 40–50% of the journeyman rate and get scheduled raises.
10-year outlook
- Projected growth 2022–2032: +18.4%
- Average openings per year: 880
- Employment: 8,700 → 10,300
Source: Projections Central / state workforce agencies.