Electrical Line Worker Apprenticeships in Kansas
Kansas has 45 registered apprenticeship sponsors training electrical line workers — 11 of them union or joint labor-management programs. Apprentices earn a wage from day one and finish without tuition debt.
Registered sponsors
45
Union / joint programs
11
Median electrical line worker wage
$102,400
Kansas, all experience levels
Job growth 2022–2032
-0.6%
120 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 4 Rivers Electric Cooperative formerly Radiant Electric Cooperative Inc. Union / joint | Fredoina | Single Employer |
| Board of Public Utilities Kansas City KS Union / joint | Kansas City | Multiple Employer |
| Caney Valley Electric Cooperative Association, INC Union / joint | Cedar Vale | Single Employer |
| City of Chanute JATC Union / joint | Chanute | Single Employer |
| City of Coffeyville / IUOE Local #123 Union / joint | Coffeyville | Single Employer |
| DS&O Rural Electric Cooperative Association, Inc. Union / joint | Solomon | Multiple Employer |
| Flint Hills Rural Electric Cooperative Association Union / joint | Council Grove | Single Employer |
| Midwest Energy, Inc. Union / joint | Hays | Multiple Employer |
| Twin Valley Electric Cooperative Union / joint | Altamont | Single Employer |
| Victory Electric Coop Association, Inc. Union / joint | Dodge City | Multiple Employer |
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Registered Apprenticeship sponsors (apprenticeship.gov).
What Electrical Line Workers Earn in Kansas
Wages
- Median annual wage: $102,400
- Average annual wage: $89,950
- Electrical Line Workers employed statewide: 1,500
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: -0.6%
- Average openings per year: 120
- Employment: 1,570 → 1,560
Source: Projections Central / state workforce agencies.