Job Information
Real career paths, real wages, and what it takes to get started. These postcards from our industry partners break down apprenticeships, pay, and requirements — so you can pick a direction and go after it.
Electrician
Starting pay $27.80/hr, rising step-by-step to $66.50/hr after 4 years. Wages are subject to change.
Electricians install, maintain, and repair the electrical systems that power our homes, schools, and businesses. Through the IBEW Local 11 Inside Wireman apprenticeship, you earn a paycheck while you train — with raises at every step.
5-year apprenticeship with on-the-job training and supplemental instruction. Requirements: HS diploma or GED, at least 18, completion of an algebra course, and a valid Social Security number. PTO, retirement, and healthcare included. Apply at bandana.com/b/ibew11wire. Connect with Long Beach to explore career opportunities, receive guidance, and prepare for your next steps.
Carpenter
Apprentice $27/hr+ · Journeyman $55/hr+
Carpenters build, install, and repair the framework and structures of buildings — homes, schools, commercial buildings, and more. It's hands-on work where you can see the results of your craft every day.
You'll need a high school diploma or equivalent, an apprenticeship program such as Carpenters Local 91, math and problem-solving skills, and physical stamina. Demand through 2030: HIGH.
Plumber / Pipefitter
Starting pay $27.80/hr, rising step-by-step to $66.50/hr after 4 years. Wages are subject to change.
Plumbers and pipefitters assemble, install, maintain, and repair the piping systems that carry water, gas, and steam — keeping our communities running safely every day.
Complete an apprenticeship through UA Local 78 or Local 250, build your math and technical skills, and stay safety-focused. Demand through 2030: HIGH.
Vehicle Operator (OETT)
Apprentice $32/hr+ · Journeyman $90/hr+
Operating Engineers run and maintain heavy equipment — excavators, bulldozers, loaders, cranes — on construction and public works projects that move earth, build roads, and strengthen communities.
Complete an Operating Engineers apprenticeship program (OETT) and be ready to work outdoors. Demand through 2030: HIGH.
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