Electrical Power-Line Worker Apprenticeship in North Dakota

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.

ND Median Salary
$97,460/yr
+5% vs. national
National Median
$92,560/yr
ND Employment
670
Electrical Power-Line Workers employed
ND Sponsors
11
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 North Dakota: Quick Facts

What apprenticeship means here

A registered electrical power-line worker apprenticeship in North Dakota 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.

North Dakota pay vs. national

Median electrical power-line worker wages in North Dakota are $97,460/year, +5% above the national median of $92,560. Wages scale with experience — journey-level workers earn substantially more than apprentices.

Where to find programs

North Dakota has 11 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 — North Dakota-specific outlook can vary from national figures.

North Dakota Wage Spread

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

10th pct
$59,230
Median
$97,460
90th pct
$117,810
Middle 50% of workers earn $78,780$111,290

Current Electrical Power-Line Worker Apprenticeship Openings in North Dakota

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

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

Organization City County
MONTANA-DAKOTA UTILITIES JATC Bismarck Burleigh County
MINNKOTA POWER COOPERATIVE, INC. Grand Forks Grand Forks County
BURKE-DIVIDE ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE INC Mandan Burke County
CENTRAL POWER COOPERATIVE Mandan Ward County
MOR-GRAN-SOU ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE INC Mandan Morton County
NODAK ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE INC Mandan Grand Forks County
NORTH CENTRAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE INC Mandan Bottineau County
NORTHERN PLAINS ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE Mandan Foster County
VERENDRYE ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE INC Mandan Mchenry County
BEPC Transmission System Maintenance (TSM) Menoken Menoken Burleigh County
MOUNTRAIL-WILLIAMS ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE INC Williston Williams County
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Electrical Power-Line Worker Apprenticeship in North Dakota

Program availability in North Dakota is moderate: 11 Electrical Power-Line Worker-related sponsors in our directory. Candidates in major cities will find multiple options; those in smaller markets may need to commute or relocate within the state.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average Electrical Power-Line Worker salary in North Dakota?
Electrical Power-Line Workers in North Dakota earn a median salary of $97,460/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?
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.
Should I do an Electrical Power-Line Worker apprenticeship or go to 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.
Where can I apply for an Electrical Power-Line Worker apprenticeship in North Dakota?
Contact one of the 11 Electrical Power-Line Worker-adjacent registered sponsors in North Dakota (listed below), or search apprenticeship.gov for current openings. Local union halls, community colleges, and the state apprenticeship agency are good first stops.
How much do Electrical Power-Line Worker apprentices earn?
Yes. Apprentices earn wages from day one, typically starting at 40–60% of the journeyman rate (roughly $48,730/yr in North Dakota). 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.