Electrical Line Worker Apprenticeships in Arizona
Arizona has 14 registered apprenticeship sponsors training electrical line workers — 9 of them union or joint labor-management programs. Apprentices earn a wage from day one and finish without tuition debt.
Registered sponsors
14
Union / joint programs
9
Median electrical line worker wage
$101,980
Arizona, all experience levels
Job growth 2022–2032
+4.3%
190 openings/yr
Largest Registered Sponsors
Union and joint labor-management programs are listed first — they typically pay the best apprentice rates and charge no tuition.
| Sponsor | City | Program type |
|---|---|---|
| ARIZONA G & T COOPERATIVE Union / joint | Benson | Single Employer |
| ARIZONA PUBLIC SERVICE COMPANY Union / joint | PHOENIX | Single Employer |
| Mohave Electric Cooperative, Inc. Union / joint | BULLHEAD CITY | Single Employer |
| Navopache Electric Cooperative / IBEW Local 387 Union / joint | LAKESIDE | Single Employer |
| SALT RIVER PROJECT JACC Union / joint | PHOENIX | Single Employer |
| Trico Electric Cooperative Union / joint | Marana | Single Employer |
| TUCSON ELECTRIC POWER COMPANY Union / joint | TUCSON | Single Employer |
| Unisource Energy Services Union / joint | NOGALES | Single Employer |
| UNS ELECTRIC INC. Union / joint | KINGMAN | Single Employer |
| Arizona Chapter, Associated General Contractors of America Inc., Apprenticeship Trust Fund | PHOENIX | Multiple Employer |
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Registered Apprenticeship sponsors (apprenticeship.gov).
What Electrical Line Workers Earn in Arizona
Wages
- Median annual wage: $101,980
- Average annual wage: $93,580
- Electrical Line Workers employed statewide: 1,520
Source: BLS OEWS, May 2024. Apprentices typically start at 40–50% of the journeyman rate and get scheduled raises.
10-year outlook
- Projected growth 2022–2032: +4.3%
- Average openings per year: 190
- Employment: 2,340 → 2,440
Source: Projections Central / state workforce agencies.