Electric lineman vs apprentice

The differences between electric linemen and apprentices can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. It typically takes 6-12 months to become both an electric lineman and an apprentice. Additionally, an electric lineman has an average salary of $70,285, which is higher than the $37,107 average annual salary of an apprentice.

The top three skills for an electric lineman include CDL, hand tools and transformers. The most important skills for an apprentice are PET, customer service, and basic math.

Electric lineman vs apprentice overview

	Electric Lineman	Apprentice
Yearly salary	$70,285	$37,107
Hourly rate	$33.79	$17.84
Growth rate	7%	7%
Number of jobs	14,655	13,014
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Associate Degree, 29%	Bachelor's Degree, 38%
Average age	42	42
Years of experience	12	12

Electric lineman vs apprentice salary

Electric linemen and apprentices have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Electric Lineman	Apprentice
Average salary	$70,285	$37,107
Salary range	Between $50,000 And $97,000	Between $26,000 And $51,000
Highest paying City	-	Worcester, MA
Highest paying state	-	Alaska
Best paying company	-	Mid-South Management
Best paying industry	-	Transportation

Differences between electric lineman and apprentice education

There are a few differences between an electric lineman and an apprentice in terms of educational background:

	Electric Lineman	Apprentice
Most common degree	Associate Degree, 29%	Bachelor's Degree, 38%
Most common major	Electrical Engineering Technology	Business
Most common college	-	-

Electric lineman vs apprentice demographics

Here are the differences between electric linemen' and apprentices' demographics:

	Electric Lineman	Apprentice
Average age	42	42
Gender ratio	Male, 96.3% Female, 3.7%	Male, 78.4% Female, 21.6%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 7.9% Unknown, 4.2% Hispanic or Latino, 20.7% Asian, 2.2% White, 64.1% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%	Black or African American, 7.9% Unknown, 4.2% Hispanic or Latino, 20.3% Asian, 2.2% White, 64.5% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
LGBT Percentage	3%	3%

Differences between electric lineman and apprentice duties and responsibilities

Electric lineman example responsibilities.

Operate bucket trucks, augers, derricks, dozers, backhoes and bobcats.
Open switches and attach grounding devices to remove electrical hazards from disturb or fallen lines or to facilitate repairs.
Live line work, grounding procedures and clearances/hold orders, and PPE.
Certify in CPR and in foiliage management.receive many safety awards for no accidents.
Sag and clip in conductor and fiber optic using ladders, cranes, and helicopter.
Work from ladders or roofs to install, maintain, or repair electrical wiring and equipment.

Apprentice example responsibilities.

Perform services include but not limit to plumbing, roofing, siding, painting, tiling, and electrical work.
Replace asphalt shingles, and other cold application roofs, and built-up roofs and apply caulking materials and membrane waterproofing.
Experience with EPDM & TPO single-ply membrane, fully adhere and mechanically fasten.
Assist journeyman with bending pipe (EMT, PVC & rigid), pulling and installing wire, and terminating panels
Locate and repair leaks in asphalt, asbestos, and slate shingles, tile and built-up roofs and single-ply membranes.
Install and repair electrical equipment such as circuit breakers, conduit systems, fixtures, wall sockets, plugs and switches.

Electric lineman vs apprentice skills

Common electric lineman skills

CDL, 31%
Hand Tools, 15%
Transformers, 15%
Troubleshoot, 10%
Switches, 9%
Steel Towers, 4%

Common apprentice skills

PET, 43%
Customer Service, 28%
Basic Math, 6%
Apprenticeship, 4%
Safety Procedures, 3%
CPR, 1%