Electrical Power-Line Worker Apprenticeship in Arizona

Wages, programs & career outlook

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.

AZ Median Salary
$101,980/yr
+10% vs. national
National Median
$92,560/yr
AZ Employment
1,520
Electrical Power-Line Workers employed
AZ Sponsors
14
Registered programs
Training Term
3.5 yrs
Time-Based
Job Growth
6.6%
2024–2034 projected
Annual Openings
10,700
Nationally, per yr

Electrical Power-Line Worker Apprenticeship in Arizona: Quick Facts

What apprenticeship means here

A registered electrical power-line worker apprenticeship in Arizona combines paid on-the-job training with classroom instruction. Programs typically run 3.5 years and follow a time-based structure. You earn wages from day one — apprentices are employees, not students.

Arizona pay vs. national

Median electrical power-line worker wages in Arizona are $101,980/year, +10% above the national median of $92,560. Wages scale with experience — journey-level workers earn substantially more than apprentices.

Where to find programs

Arizona has 14 registered apprenticeship sponsors for electrical power-line worker listed in the U.S. Department of Labor's apprenticeship.gov directory. The sponsor list further down includes joint labor-management programs (JATCs), individual employers, and contractor associations.

Job-market outlook

The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects 6.6% job growth for electrical power-line workers nationally between 2024 and 2034, with approximately 10,700 annual openings each year (replacement plus growth combined). Apprenticeship demand tends to track local construction and infrastructure spending — Arizona-specific outlook can vary from national figures.

Arizona Wage Spread

Annual wages for Electrical Power-Line Workers in Arizona across all experience levels.

10th pct
$51,370
Median
$101,980
90th pct
$129,560
Middle 50% of workers earn $64,420$121,020

Current Electrical Power-Line Worker Apprenticeship Openings in Arizona

No electrical power-line worker apprenticeship openings are currently listed on apprenticeship.gov for Arizona. The sponsors listed below accept applications on a rolling basis — contact them directly. Consider setting up an alert on apprenticeship.gov to be notified when new listings are posted.

Listings aggregated from apprenticeship.gov (US Dept. of Labor). Data refreshed daily.

Electrical Power-Line Worker Apprenticeship Sponsors in Arizona

14 electrical power-line worker-related registered sponsors identified in the DOL ApprenticeshipUSA directory for Arizona. Directory lists sponsor names only — contact each organization directly to confirm current electrical power-line worker apprenticeship openings.

Organization City County
ARIZONA G & T COOPERATIVE Benson Cochise County
Mohave Electric Cooperative, Inc. Bullhead City Mohave County
WIA-TSI Tower Services, Inc. Chandler
Trico Electric Cooperative Marana Pima County
CITY OF MESA-ENERGY RESOURCES Mesa Maricopa County
ARIZONA PUBLIC SERVICE COMPANY Phoenix Maricopa County
SALT RIVER PROJECT JACC Phoenix Maricopa County
Salt River Project ATC Phoenix Maricopa County
Team Fishel Phoenix
Tohono O'odham Utility Authority Sells Pima County
Salt River Project Tempe
TUCSON ELECTRIC POWER COMPANY Tucson Pima County
Tucson Electric Power Company (Generation) Tucson Pima County
SULPHUR SPRINGS VALLEY ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE Willcox Cochise County
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Electrical Power-Line Worker Apprenticeship in Arizona

Apprenticeship seekers in Arizona can contact any of 14 trade-specific sponsors our directory surfaces. Coverage is reasonable in urban centers, thinner in rural regions.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do Electrical Power-Line Workers earn in Arizona?
Electrical Power-Line Workers in Arizona earn a median salary of $101,980/yr according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2024). This is above the national median of $92,560 for the trade.
What is the length of an Electrical Power-Line Worker apprenticeship program?
A typical Electrical Power-Line Worker apprenticeship lasts approximately 4 years (7,000 hours of on-the-job training). The program combines paid work experience with related classroom instruction.
What's the difference between an Electrical Power-Line Worker apprenticeship and trade school?
Apprenticeships offer paid training with no tuition, while trade school requires upfront costs but may be shorter. Many Electrical Power-Line Workers combine both — starting with trade school basics before entering an apprenticeship.
Where can I apply for an Electrical Power-Line Worker apprenticeship in Arizona?
Contact one of the 14 Electrical Power-Line Worker-adjacent registered sponsors in Arizona (listed below), or search apprenticeship.gov for current openings. Local union halls, community colleges, and the state apprenticeship agency are good first stops.
Do Electrical Power-Line Worker apprentices get paid during training?
Apprentices are paid employees from the start. In Arizona, a first-year Electrical Power-Line Worker apprentice might earn around $50,990/yr (roughly half the $101,980 journeyman median), with scheduled raises throughout the 4-year program.

Prefer Trade School Instead?

Apprenticeships pay from day one, but the classroom-first path may fit better for some. Electrical Power-Line Workers also train through trade school programs — shorter timeline, more upfront cost.

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Data: Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS May 2024, DOL RAPIDS Registered Apprenticeship database, ApprenticeshipUSA Sponsor Directory.