Electrical Line Worker Apprenticeships in Nebraska
Nebraska has 28 registered apprenticeship sponsors training electrical line workers — 2 of them union or joint labor-management programs. Apprentices earn a wage from day one and finish without tuition debt.
Registered sponsors
28
Union / joint programs
2
Median electrical line worker wage
$88,910
Nebraska, all experience levels
Job growth 2022–2032
+7%
130 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 |
|---|---|---|
| CITY OF GRAND ISLAND UTILITIES Union / joint | Grand Island | Single Employer |
| OMAHA PUBLIC POWER DISTRICT Union / joint | Elkhorn | Single Employer |
| ABC NEBRASKA SOUTH DAKOTA | OMAHA | Multiple Employer |
| Burt County PPD (NREA) | TEKAMAH | Single Employer |
| Chimney Rock PPD (NREA) | BAYARD | Single Employer |
| CITY OF ALLIANCE | Alliance | Single Employer |
| City of Auburn (KMU) | Auburn | Single Employer |
| CITY OF BRIDGEPORT (KMU) | Bridgeport | Single Employer |
| CITY OF BROKEN BOW (KMU) | Broken Bow | Single Employer |
| City of Mitchell | Mitchell | Single Employer |
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Registered Apprenticeship sponsors (apprenticeship.gov).
What Electrical Line Workers Earn in Nebraska
Wages
- Median annual wage: $88,910
- Average annual wage: $83,000
- Electrical Line Workers employed statewide: 1,260
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: +7%
- Average openings per year: 130
- Employment: 1,580 → 1,690
Source: Projections Central / state workforce agencies.