Electrical Power-Line Worker Apprenticeship in Vermont

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.

VT Median Salary
$108,160/yr
+17% vs. national
National Median
$92,560/yr
VT Employment
280
Electrical Power-Line Workers employed
VT Sponsors
9
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 Vermont: Quick Facts

What apprenticeship means here

A registered electrical power-line worker apprenticeship in Vermont 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.

Vermont pay vs. national

Median electrical power-line worker wages in Vermont are $108,160/year, +17% above the national median of $92,560. Wages scale with experience — journey-level workers earn substantially more than apprentices.

Where to find programs

Vermont has 9 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 — Vermont-specific outlook can vary from national figures.

Vermont Wage Spread

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

10th pct
$83,670
Median
$108,160
90th pct
$119,420
Middle 50% of workers earn $92,850$110,300

Current Electrical Power-Line Worker Apprenticeship Openings in Vermont

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

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

Organization City County
Burlington Electric Burlington Chittenden County
Green Mountain Power Colchester Chittenden County
Washington Electric Co-Op East Montpelier Washington County
Vermont Electric Cooperative Johnson Lamoille County
Village of Johnson Water and Light Dept Johnson Lamoille County
Village of Ludlow Electric Light Dept. Ludlow Windsor County
Village of Lyndonville Electric Department Lyndonville Caledonia County
Village of Morrisville - Water & Light Department Morrisville Lamoille County
Vermont Power Technologies, LLC (dba Brook Field Service) Northfield
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Electrical Power-Line Worker Apprenticeship in Vermont

Vermont has only 9 Electrical Power-Line Worker-adjacent registered sponsors in our directory — program slots may be competitive and early applications give the best shot at placement. Direct outreach to union halls in the state's largest cities often matters more than formal application windows.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much do Electrical Power-Line Workers make in Vermont?
The median annual wage for Electrical Power-Line Workers in Vermont is $108,160 as of May 2024. Wages range from $83,670 at the 10th percentile to $119,420 at the 90th percentile.
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.
Should I do an Electrical Power-Line Worker apprenticeship or go to 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 Vermont?
Our directory surfaces 9 Electrical Power-Line Worker-related registered sponsors in Vermont. 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 $54,080/yr in Vermont). 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.