Electrical Power-Line Worker Apprenticeship in New York
New York Wage Spread
Annual wages for Electrical Power-Line Workers in New York across all experience levels.
Electrical Power-Line Worker Apprenticeship in New York
The $117,500 median wage for Electrical Power-Line Workers in New York significantly exceeds the $48,060 national average across all occupations — a 144% premium that underscores the financial case for this trade.
The 27% wage premium over the national Electrical Power-Line Worker median ($92,560) makes New York one of the stronger markets for this apprenticeship path.
Employment for Electrical Power-Line Workers is projected to grow 6.6% through 2034, roughly in line with the overall economy. About 10,700 positions open annually through both growth and replacement.
New York employs 5,270 Electrical Power-Line Workers, accounting for 4.2% of the national workforce — a mid-sized market with enough employer density to support active apprenticeship placement.
Becoming a Electrical Power-Line Worker through apprenticeship takes roughly 4 years — 7,000 hours split between on-the-job training and classroom study covering electrical theory, the National Electrical Code, and hands-on wiring. Wages start at a fraction of journeyman rate and increase on a set schedule.
Finding a Electrical Power-Line Worker apprenticeship in New York starts with a broad search — 823 organizations sponsor registered programs. Community colleges, trade unions, and independent employers all participate.
Apprentices entering the Electrical Power-Line Worker trade in New York start near the $57,240 floor but have a clear path to $138,790 — a $81,550 arc that reflects how the trade values experience and skill accumulation.
Registered Apprenticeship Sponsors in New York
823 registered apprenticeship sponsors in New York. Contact directly for program availability and application details.
| Organization | City | County |
|---|---|---|
| Cold Spring Construction Company | Akron | — |
| Ae Rosen Electrical Co., Inc. | Albany | — |
| Albany Career Central | Albany | — |
| B.B.A. Inc. Dba Bonacquisti Brothers Construction | Albany | — |
| Best Paving & Sealcoating Inc | Albany | — |
| Boilermakers Northeastern Jac Local #5, Zone 197 | Albany | — |
| Bricklayers And Allied Craftworkers Lu #2 (Oswego) | Albany | — |
| Bricklayers And Allied Craftworkers Lu #2 (Utica) | Albany | — |
| Bricklayers-Allied Craftworkers Lu #2 (Albany) | Albany | — |
| Carver Construction, Inc. | Albany | — |
| Cek Rn Consulting, Inc | Albany | — |
| Colonie Mechanical Contractors, Inc | Albany | — |
| Comalli Group, Inc. | Albany | — |
| Crisafulli Mechanical Llc | Albany | — |
| E.W. Tompkinsco., Inc. | Albany | — |
| Empire State Marine Trades Association | Albany | — |
| Int'L Assoc Heat & Frost Insulators/Allied Workers | Albany | — |
| Loc. #35 Int'L Union Of Elevator Constructors Jatc | Albany | — |
| MTX Group Inc | Albany | — |
| New York State Apprenticeship Agency | Albany | — |
| New York State Department of Labor | Albany | — |
| New York State Department of Labor | Division of Employment and Workforce Solutions| Apprenticeship Office | Albany | — |
| New York State Office Of The State Comptroller | Albany | — |
| North Atlantic States Carpenters Training Fund | Albany | — |
| Nsh Usa Corporation | Albany | — |
| + 5 more sponsors in New York | ||