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Job outlook for lineman apprentices in the United States
Lineman apprentice job growth summary. After extensive research, interviews, and analysis, Zippia's data science team found that:
The projected lineman apprentice job growth rate is 6% from 2018-2028.
About 13,600 new jobs for lineman apprentices are projected over the next decade.
Lineman apprentice salaries have increased 10% for lineman apprentices in the last 5 years.
There are over 85,158 lineman apprentices currently employed in the United States.
There are 8,245 active lineman apprentice job openings in the US.
The average lineman apprentice salary is $48,171.
Are lineman apprentice jobs in demand?
Yes, lineman apprentice jobs are in demand. Lineman apprentice demand is projected to grow 6% from 2018 to 2028.
Lineman apprentice job and salary trends over time
Compare the number of lineman apprentice jobs and the average lineman apprentice salary over time.
Lineman apprentice jobs over time
Lineman apprentice job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 85,158 | 0.03% |
| 2020 | 79,368 | 0.02% |
| 2019 | 77,492 | 0.02% |
| 2018 | 79,279 | 0.02% |
| 2017 | 80,291 | 0.02% |
Average lineman apprentice salary over time
Lineman apprentice salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $48,171 | $23.16 | +3.5% |
| 2024 | $46,560 | $22.38 | +2.3% |
| 2023 | $45,526 | $21.89 | +2.2% |
| 2022 | $44,544 | $21.42 | +2.0% |
| 2021 | $43,664 | $20.99 | +2.3% |
Lineman apprentice jobs by state
The map below shows you the number of lineman apprentice job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where lineman apprentices earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.
Average salary: Job openings:
Most common states for lineman apprentices
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alaska | 739,795 | 28 | 4% |
| 2 | South Carolina | 5,024,369 | 127 | 3% |
| 3 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 27 | 3% |
| 4 | Florida | 20,984,400 | 358 | 2% |
| 5 | Georgia | 10,429,379 | 211 | 2% |
| 6 | North Carolina | 10,273,419 | 193 | 2% |
| 7 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 173 | 2% |
| 8 | Indiana | 6,666,818 | 138 | 2% |
| 9 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 120 | 2% |
| 10 | Alabama | 4,874,747 | 110 | 2% |
| 11 | Tennessee | 6,715,984 | 106 | 2% |
| 12 | Connecticut | 3,588,184 | 82 | 2% |
| 13 | Arkansas | 3,004,279 | 60 | 2% |
| 14 | Utah | 3,101,833 | 59 | 2% |
| 15 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 59 | 2% |
| 16 | Mississippi | 2,984,100 | 57 | 2% |
| 17 | Nebraska | 1,920,076 | 31 | 2% |
| 18 | Wyoming | 579,315 | 13 | 2% |
| 19 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 12 | 2% |
| 20 | West Virginia | 1,815,857 | 26 | 1% |
Most common cities for lineman apprentices
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chamblee | 1 | 4% | $44,415 |
| 2 | Montgomery | 2 | 1% | $44,164 |
| 3 | Hoover | 1 | 1% | $44,278 |
| 4 | Anchorage | 1 | 0% | $50,584 |
| 5 | Atlanta | 1 | 0% | $44,353 |
| 6 | Lubbock | 1 | 0% | $41,345 |
| 7 | Orlando | 1 | 0% | $43,809 |