Electrical Power-Line Worker Apprenticeship in Washington

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.

WA Median Salary
$125,710/yr
+36% vs. national
National Median
$92,560/yr
WA Employment
2,560
Electrical Power-Line Workers employed
WA Sponsors
40
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 Washington: Quick Facts

What apprenticeship means here

A registered electrical power-line worker apprenticeship in Washington 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.

Washington pay vs. national

Median electrical power-line worker wages in Washington are $125,710/year, +36% above the national median of $92,560. Wages scale with experience — journey-level workers earn substantially more than apprentices.

Where to find programs

Washington has 40 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 — Washington-specific outlook can vary from national figures.

Washington Wage Spread

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

10th pct
$72,950
Median
$125,710
90th pct
$145,160
Middle 50% of workers earn $101,180$135,310

Current Electrical Power-Line Worker Apprenticeship Openings in Washington

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

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

Organization City County
Grays Harbor P.U.D. No. 1 Apprenticeship Committee Aberdeen
Northwest Line Construction Industry JATC Battle Ground
Power Line Clearance and Tree Trimmers Apprenticeship Committee Battle Ground
City of Blaine Lineman Apprenticeship Blaine
P.U.D. #1 Clallam County Apprenticeship Committee Carlsborg
Skamania P.U.D. NO.1 Apprenticeship Committee Carson
Centralia City Light Apprenticeship Committee Centralia
Lewis County P.U.D. Apprenticeship Committee Chehalis
Douglas County Public Utility District No. 1 Apprenticeship Committee East Wenatchee
Orcas Power & Light Cooperative Eastsound
OHOP Mutual Light Company Apprenticeship Committee Eatonville
Grant County PUD No. 2 Joint Apprenticeship & Training Committee Ephrata
Snohomish County P.U.D. Number 1 Apprenticeship Committee Everett
Peninsula Light Company Apprenticeship Committee Gig Harbor
Klickitat PUD No. 1 Apprenticeship Committee Goldendale
Grand Coulee Power Office Apprenticeship Grand Coulee
Cowlitz County P.U.D. Apprenticeship Committee Longview
McCleary Light Power Lineman Apprenticeship Mccleary
Nespelem Valley Electric Cooperative Apprenticeship Committee Nespelem
Tanner Electric Cooperative Lineman Apprenticeship Committee North Bend
Port Angeles City Light Apprenticeship Committee Port Angeles
Jefferson County PUD Apprenticeship Committee Port Townsend
Benton Rural Electrical Association Apprenticeship Committee Prosser
Ferry County P.U.D. No. 1 Apprenticeship Committee Republic
Big Bend Electric Cooperative Apprenticeship Ritzville
+ 15 more sponsors in Washington
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Electrical Power-Line Worker Apprenticeship in Washington

Program availability in Washington is moderate: 40 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

How much do Electrical Power-Line Workers make in Washington?
The median annual wage for Electrical Power-Line Workers in Washington is $125,710 as of May 2024. Wages range from $72,950 at the 10th percentile to $145,160 at the 90th percentile.
How many years does it take to become an Electrical Power-Line Worker through apprenticeship?
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.
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.
Where can I apply for an Electrical Power-Line Worker apprenticeship in Washington?
Contact one of the 40 Electrical Power-Line Worker-adjacent registered sponsors in Washington (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 $62,855/yr in Washington). 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.