Electrical Power-Line Worker Apprenticeship in Wyoming

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.

WY Median Salary
$98,490/yr
+6% vs. national
National Median
$92,560/yr
WY Employment
500
Electrical Power-Line Workers employed
WY Sponsors
16
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 Wyoming: Quick Facts

What apprenticeship means here

A registered electrical power-line worker apprenticeship in Wyoming 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.

Wyoming pay vs. national

Median electrical power-line worker wages in Wyoming are $98,490/year, +6% above the national median of $92,560. Wages scale with experience — journey-level workers earn substantially more than apprentices.

Where to find programs

Wyoming has 16 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 — Wyoming-specific outlook can vary from national figures.

Wyoming Wage Spread

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

10th pct
$61,050
Median
$98,490
90th pct
$116,040
Middle 50% of workers earn $79,050$107,510

Current Electrical Power-Line Worker Apprenticeship Openings in Wyoming

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

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

Organization City County
Mountainside Power Afton Lincoln County
Big Horn Rural Electric Company JATC Basin Big Horn County
CITY OF CODY - ELECTRIC DIVISION Cody Park County
CITY OF GILLETTE - ELECTRICAL SERVICES DIVISION Gillette Campbell County
Front Range Powerline Services Glenrock Converse County
Short Powerline Service Glenrock Converse County
WYRULEC COMPANY (NREA) Lingle Goshen County
Town of Lusk Electric Department Lusk Niobrara County
BRIDGER VALLEY REA Mountain View Uinta County
High West Energy, Inc. Pine Bluffs Laramie County
Garland Light and Power Company Powell Park County
HIGH PLAINS POWER Riverton Fremont County
Carbon Power & Light, Inc. JATC Saratoga Carbon County
Powder River Energy Corporation Sundance Crook County
City of Torrington - Electric Department Torrington Goshen County
Town of Wheatland-Electric Department Wheatland Platte County
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Electrical Power-Line Worker Apprenticeship in Wyoming

Apprenticeship seekers in Wyoming can contact any of 16 trade-specific sponsors our directory surfaces. Coverage is reasonable in urban centers, thinner in rural regions.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average Electrical Power-Line Worker salary in Wyoming?
Electrical Power-Line Workers in Wyoming earn a median salary of $98,490/yr according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2024). This is above the national median of $92,560 for the trade.
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.
Is an apprenticeship better than trade school for Electrical Power-Line Workers?
Apprenticeships offer paid training with no tuition, while trade school requires upfront costs but may be shorter. Many Electrical Power-Line Workers combine both — starting with trade school basics before entering an apprenticeship.
How do I find an Electrical Power-Line Worker apprenticeship in Wyoming?
Our directory surfaces 16 Electrical Power-Line Worker-related registered sponsors in Wyoming. 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.
How much do Electrical Power-Line Worker apprentices earn?
Apprentices are paid employees from the start. In Wyoming, a first-year Electrical Power-Line Worker apprentice might earn around $49,245/yr (roughly half the $98,490 journeyman median), with scheduled raises throughout the 4-year 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.