Electrical Power-Line Worker Apprenticeship
Electrical power-line workers install and repair the high-voltage lines that carry electricity from power plants to homes and businesses. Expect outdoor work in all weather, bucket trucks, climbing gear, and being on call for storm-damage restoration.
National Wage Spread
Annual wages for Electrical Power-Line Workers across all experience levels, nationwide.
Electrical Power-Line Worker Wages by State
Median annual wage for Electrical Power-Line Workers by state, sorted highest to lowest. Click any state to see registered sponsors and local programs.
| State | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | $125,710 | 2,560 |
| Oregon | $123,180 | 1,300 |
| California | $122,520 | 11,070 |
| Connecticut | $120,340 | 880 |
| Nevada | $120,260 | 880 |
| Idaho | $120,240 | 800 |
| New York | $117,500 | 5,270 |
| New Jersey | $116,280 | 1,270 |
| New Hampshire | $115,430 | 400 |
| Vermont | $108,160 | 280 |
| Colorado | $108,040 | 2,120 |
| Hawaii | $107,810 | 440 |
| Rhode Island | $107,770 | 210 |
| Montana | $107,540 | 650 |
| Alaska | $107,330 | 370 |
| Massachusetts | $106,610 | 2,520 |
| Illinois | $105,970 | 3,670 |
| Minnesota | $104,800 | 1,670 |
| Wisconsin | $104,420 | 2,540 |
| Pennsylvania | $103,750 | 3,910 |
| Michigan | $103,310 | 3,580 |
| Kansas | $102,400 | 1,500 |
| Arizona | $101,980 | 1,520 |
| Indiana | $100,260 | 2,440 |
| Wyoming | $98,490 | 500 |
| North Dakota | $97,460 | 670 |
| District of Columbia | $96,240 | 200 |
| Iowa | $95,850 | 1,440 |
| Missouri | $93,580 | 3,590 |
| Maryland | $93,170 | 1,660 |
| Florida | $92,460 | 7,390 |
| South Dakota | $92,060 | 810 |
| Nebraska | $88,910 | 1,260 |
| Delaware | $87,460 | 190 |
| Ohio | $84,470 | 4,740 |
| Alabama | $84,340 | 3,120 |
| West Virginia | $83,920 | 830 |
| Maine | $83,030 | 860 |
| Utah | $81,380 | 890 |
| Tennessee | $80,160 | 4,020 |
| Arkansas | $79,140 | 1,560 |
| Georgia | $78,880 | 4,040 |
| New Mexico | $78,670 | 1,100 |
| Texas | $77,560 | 14,130 |
| Virginia | $77,190 | 2,830 |
| Kentucky | $76,050 | 2,640 |
| North Carolina | $75,630 | 4,930 |
| South Carolina | $75,010 | 2,290 |
| Louisiana | $74,300 | 1,460 |
| Mississippi | $68,810 | 1,790 |
| Oklahoma | $66,840 | 2,900 |
Electrical Power-Line Worker Apprenticeship Overview
An Electrical Power-Line Worker apprenticeship is one of the most established paths into the skilled trades. With a national median salary of $92,560/yr, Electrical Power-Line Workers earn well above the average American worker — and they start earning from day one of training, with no tuition debt.
The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects 6.6% employment growth for Electrical Power-Line Workers through 2034, with approximately 10,700 positions opening annually through both expansion and replacement of retiring workers.
Nationally, wages span from $50,020/yr at the 10th percentile to $126,610/yr at the 90th. Geography drives much of this spread — the same trade can pay 50%+ more in high-cost states compared to rural markets.
Prefer Trade School Instead?
Apprenticeships pay from day one, but some people prefer the classroom-first path. Electrical Power-Line Workers also come up through trade school programs — shorter timeline, more upfront cost, and a credential before entering the workforce.
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