Electrical Line Worker Apprenticeships in Oklahoma
Oklahoma has 29 registered apprenticeship sponsors training electrical line workers — 1 of them union or joint labor-management programs. Apprentices earn a wage from day one and finish without tuition debt.
Registered sponsors
29
Union / joint programs
1
Median electrical line worker wage
$66,840
Oklahoma, all experience levels
Job growth 2022–2032
+7.8%
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 |
|---|---|---|
| NORTHEAST OKLAHOMA ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE, INC. Union / joint | VINITA | Single Employer |
| 5E Powerline | Duncan | Single Employer |
| ALTUS POWER | ALTUS | Single Employer |
| American Electric Power Texas | Sand Springs | Single Employer |
| Center Phase Energy | Oklahoma City | Multiple Employer |
| CENTRAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE | STILLWATER | Single Employer |
| CIMARRON ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE | KINGFISHER | Single Employer |
| City of Comanche Apprenticeship Program | Comanche | Single Employer |
| CITY OF EDMOND ELECTRIC | EDMOND | Single Employer |
| CITY OF MIAMI DEPT. OF PUBLIC UTILITIES APPRENTICE | MIAMI | Single Employer |
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Registered Apprenticeship sponsors (apprenticeship.gov).
What Electrical Line Workers Earn in Oklahoma
Wages
- Median annual wage: $66,840
- Average annual wage: $70,390
- Electrical Line Workers employed statewide: 2,900
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: +7.8%
- Average openings per year: 190
- Employment: 2,180 → 2,350
Source: Projections Central / state workforce agencies.