Electrical Line Worker Apprenticeships in Virginia
Virginia has 20 registered apprenticeship sponsors training electrical line workers — 2 of them union or joint labor-management programs. Apprentices earn a wage from day one and finish without tuition debt.
Registered sponsors
20
Union / joint programs
2
Median electrical line worker wage
$77,190
Virginia, all experience levels
Job growth 2022–2032
-1.5%
240 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Craig Botetourt Electric Cooperative Union / joint | New Castle | Single Employer |
| Northern Virginia Electric Cooperative Union / joint | Manassas | Single Employer |
| A&N Electric Cooperative | Tasley | Single Employer |
| City of Manassas - VA | MANASSAS | Single Employer |
| City of Martinsville Electric Department | Martinsville | Single Employer |
| City of Salem, Virginia | Salem | Single Employer |
| Danville Utilities | Danville | Single Employer |
| Davis H. Elliot Co. Inc. | Roanoke | Single Employer |
| Directional Services | Arlington | Multiple Employer |
| Harrisonburg Electric Commission | Harrisonburg | Single Employer |
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Registered Apprenticeship sponsors (apprenticeship.gov).
What Electrical Line Workers Earn in Virginia
Wages
- Median annual wage: $77,190
- Average annual wage: $78,500
- Electrical Line Workers employed statewide: 2,830
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: -1.5%
- Average openings per year: 240
- Employment: 3,260 → 3,210
Source: Projections Central / state workforce agencies.