Electrical Power-Line Worker Apprenticeship in Kansas

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.

KS Median Salary
$102,400/yr
+11% vs. national
National Median
$92,560/yr
KS Employment
1,500
Electrical Power-Line Workers employed
KS 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 Kansas: Quick Facts

What apprenticeship means here

A registered electrical power-line worker apprenticeship in Kansas 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.

Kansas pay vs. national

Median electrical power-line worker wages in Kansas are $102,400/year, +11% above the national median of $92,560. Wages scale with experience — journey-level workers earn substantially more than apprentices.

Where to find programs

Kansas 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 — Kansas-specific outlook can vary from national figures.

Kansas Wage Spread

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

10th pct
$50,960
Median
$102,400
90th pct
$110,500
Middle 50% of workers earn $73,770$106,300

Current Electrical Power-Line Worker Apprenticeship Openings in Kansas

No electrical power-line worker apprenticeship openings are currently listed on apprenticeship.gov for Kansas. 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 Kansas

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

Organization City County
Nemaha-Marshall Electric Cooperative Assn, Inc. Axtell Marshall County
Caney Valley Electric Cooperative Association, INC Cedar Vale Chautauqua County
City of Colby Electrical Department Colby Thomas County
Flint Hills Rural Electric Cooperative Association Council Grove Morris County
J & J Powerline Contractors, Inc. Dodge City Ford County
Victory Electric Coop Association, Inc. Dodge City Ford County
Butler Rural Electric Cooperative Assn., Inc. El Dorado Butler County
Heartland Rural Electric Cooperative, Inc. Girard Crawford County
Sunflower Electric Power Corporation Hays Ellis County
Southern Pioneer Electric Company Liberal Seward County
Kansas Municipal Utilities Mcpherson Mcpherson County
DS&O Rural Electric Cooperative Association, Inc. Solomon Dickinson County
Evergy, Inc. Topeka Shawnee County
Western Cooperative Electric Wakeeney Trego County
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Electrical Power-Line Worker Apprenticeship in Kansas

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

Frequently Asked Questions

How much do Electrical Power-Line Workers make in Kansas?
The BLS reports a median wage of $102,400/yr for Electrical Power-Line Workers in Kansas (May 2024 data). Experience, union membership, and specialization all affect where you fall in the range.
How many years does it take to become an Electrical Power-Line Worker through apprenticeship?
Most Electrical Power-Line Worker apprenticeships run 4 years. Apprentices work under a journeyman while attending classes, typically earning wages from day one with scheduled increases.
What's the difference between an Electrical Power-Line Worker apprenticeship and trade school?
The key difference: apprenticeships pay you during training while trade schools charge tuition. Many employers prefer apprenticeship-trained Electrical Power-Line Workers, but trade school can give you a head start on the classroom requirements.
How do I find an Electrical Power-Line Worker apprenticeship in Kansas?
Our directory surfaces 14 Electrical Power-Line Worker-related registered sponsors in Kansas. Start with your local trade union hall, joint apprenticeship committee (JAC), or state apprenticeship agency. You can also search apprenticeship.gov by occupation and ZIP.
Do Electrical Power-Line Worker apprentices get paid during training?
Yes. Apprentices earn wages from day one, typically starting at 40–60% of the journeyman rate (roughly $51,200/yr in Kansas). Wages increase at regular intervals — usually every 6 months — as you progress through the 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.