Electrical Power-Line Worker Apprenticeship in Montana

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.

MT Median Salary
$107,540/yr
+16% vs. national
National Median
$92,560/yr
MT Employment
650
Electrical Power-Line Workers employed
MT Sponsors
10
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 Montana: Quick Facts

What apprenticeship means here

A registered electrical power-line worker apprenticeship in Montana 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.

Montana pay vs. national

Median electrical power-line worker wages in Montana are $107,540/year, +16% above the national median of $92,560. Wages scale with experience — journey-level workers earn substantially more than apprentices.

Where to find programs

Montana has 10 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 — Montana-specific outlook can vary from national figures.

Montana Wage Spread

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

10th pct
$66,280
Median
$107,540
90th pct
$120,890
Middle 50% of workers earn $87,010$113,890

Current Electrical Power-Line Worker Apprenticeship Openings in Montana

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

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

Organization City County
Tongue River Electric Cooperative, Inc. Ashland Rosebud County
McCone Electric Cooperative Inc. Circle Mccone County
RAVALLI ELECTRIC CO-OP INC Corvallis Ravalli County
Southeast Electric Cooperative, Inc. Ekalaka Carter County
Big Horn County Electrical Cooperative, Inc. Hardin Big Horn County
ROCKY MOUNTAIN POWER INC Helena Lewis And Clark County
Yellowstone Valley Electric Cooperative Inc. Huntley Yellowstone County
Park Electric Coop Livingston Park County
SHERIDAN ELECTRIC CO-OP INC Medicine Lake Sheridan County
MISSION VALLEY POWER JATC Pablo Lake County
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Electrical Power-Line Worker Apprenticeship in Montana

Montana has 10 registered sponsors our directory identifies as Electrical Power-Line Worker-adjacent — a functional apprenticeship pipeline concentrated in metro areas. Union locals and joint apprenticeship committees account for most placements.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do Electrical Power-Line Workers earn in Montana?
Electrical Power-Line Workers in Montana earn a median salary of $107,540/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?
The standard Electrical Power-Line Worker apprenticeship is 4 years of combined on-the-job training and classroom education. Some programs offer accelerated paths for candidates with prior experience.
Is an apprenticeship better than trade school for Electrical Power-Line Workers?
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 Montana?
Contact one of the 10 Electrical Power-Line Worker-adjacent registered sponsors in Montana (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?
Yes. Apprentices earn wages from day one, typically starting at 40–60% of the journeyman rate (roughly $53,770/yr in Montana). 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.