Electrical Line Worker Apprenticeships in Colorado
Colorado has 43 registered apprenticeship sponsors training electrical line workers — 16 of them union or joint labor-management programs. Apprentices earn a wage from day one and finish without tuition debt.
Registered sponsors
43
Union / joint programs
16
Median electrical line worker wage
$108,040
Colorado, all experience levels
Job growth 2022–2032
+6.4%
210 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Black Hills Energy - Colorado Electric Union / joint | PUEBLO | Single Employer |
| City Light & Power, Inc. Union / joint | Greenwood Village | Single Employer |
| Empire Electric Assn. Inc JATC Union / joint | CORTEZ | Single Employer |
| Grand Valley Rural Power Lines, Inc Union / joint | GRAND JUNCTION | Single Employer |
| La Plata Electric Association, Inc. Union / joint | DURANGO | Single Employer |
| Morgan County Rural Electric Association Union / joint | FORT MORGAN | Single Employer |
| Poudre Valley REA Union / joint | FORT COLLINS | Single Employer |
| PSCO System Supervisory JATC Union / joint | HENDERSON | Single Employer |
| San Isabel Electric Association JATC Union / joint | PUEBLO WEST | Single Employer |
| San Luis Valley Rural Elec Coop Inc Union / joint | MONTE VISTA | Single Employer |
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Registered Apprenticeship sponsors (apprenticeship.gov).
What Electrical Line Workers Earn in Colorado
Wages
- Median annual wage: $108,040
- Average annual wage: $98,370
- Electrical Line Workers employed statewide: 2,120
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: +6.4%
- Average openings per year: 210
- Employment: 2,490 → 2,650
Source: Projections Central / state workforce agencies.