I don't know about other states but in MA you cannot have "helpers", "laborers" or any other clasification unless they are legitimate subcontractors.
You are either an electrician or apprentice. And if clasified as an apprentice you must be registered by the company with the state and then the prevailing wage is a percentage of the electrician rate.
If you are not registered with the state then the company is required to pay the full rate whether you have a license or not.
I know of many companies the have got caught and had to pay 1st year apprentices the full electrician rate.
