Electrical Power-Line Worker Apprenticeship in Oklahoma

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.

OK Median Salary
$66,840/yr
-28% vs. national
National Median
$92,560/yr
OK Employment
2,900
Electrical Power-Line Workers employed
OK Sponsors
18
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 Oklahoma: Quick Facts

What apprenticeship means here

A registered electrical power-line worker apprenticeship in Oklahoma 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.

Oklahoma pay vs. national

Median electrical power-line worker wages in Oklahoma are $66,840/year, -28% below the national median of $92,560. Wages scale with experience — journey-level workers earn substantially more than apprentices.

Where to find programs

Oklahoma has 18 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 — Oklahoma-specific outlook can vary from national figures.

Oklahoma Wage Spread

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

10th pct
$41,380
Median
$66,840
90th pct
$101,720
Middle 50% of workers earn $51,010$85,130

Current Electrical Power-Line Worker Apprenticeship Openings in Oklahoma

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

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

Organization City County
Indian Electric Cooperative Cleveland Cleveland County
Collinsville Line Apprenticeship Program Collinsville Tulsa County
VERDIGRIS VALLEY ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE, INC. Collinsville Tulsa County
5E Powerline Duncan Stephens County
Southeastern Electric Cooperative Inc. Durant Bryan County
CITY OF EDMOND ELECTRIC Edmond Oklahoma County
Oklahoma Municipal Power Authority Edmond Oklahoma County
WESTERN FARMER ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE-FT. TOWSON PLA Fort Towson Choctaw County
TRI-COUNTY ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE, INC. Hooker Texas County
City of Lindsay, Oklahoma Line Apprenticeship Prog Lindsay Garvin County
American Electric Power Texas Sand Springs Tulsa County
NORTHFORK ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE Sayre Beckham County
CVEC Line Apprenticeship Program Seminole Seminole County
CENTRAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE Stillwater Payne County
CITY OF STILLWATER - ELECTRIC UTILITY DEPT. Stillwater Payne County
GRAND RIVER DAM AUTHORITY Vinita Tulsa County
NORTHEAST OKLAHOMA ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE, INC. Vinita Craig County
NORTHWESTERN ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE, INC. Woodward Woodward County
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Electrical Power-Line Worker Apprenticeship in Oklahoma

Apprenticeship seekers in Oklahoma can contact any of 18 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 Oklahoma?
The BLS reports a median wage of $66,840/yr for Electrical Power-Line Workers in Oklahoma (May 2024 data). Experience, union membership, and specialization all affect where you fall in the range.
How long is an Electrical Power-Line Worker apprenticeship?
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?
An apprenticeship lets you earn while you learn over 4 years with no tuition cost. Trade school is faster (6–24 months) but costs money upfront. Both can lead to the same journeyman credential.
How do I find an Electrical Power-Line Worker apprenticeship in Oklahoma?
Contact one of the 18 Electrical Power-Line Worker-adjacent registered sponsors in Oklahoma (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 $33,420/yr in Oklahoma). 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.