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Lineman salary
Average lineman salary
$78,563
How much does a lineman make?
The average lineman salary in the United States is $78,563. Lineman salaries typically range between $53,000 and $115,000 yearly. The average hourly rate for linemen is $37.77 per hour.
Lineman salary is impacted by location, education, and experience. Linemen earn the highest average salary in Alaska.
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Where can a Lineman earn more?
Lineman Salaries By Experience Level
Experience Level  | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level lineman | $47,500 | $22.84 |
| Mid-level lineman | $81,200 | $39.04 |
| Senior-level lineman | $99,600 | $47.88 |
Lineman salary estimates from across the web
Average lineman salary by state
Highest paying states for linemen
| Rank | State | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | North Dakota | $103,032 | $49.53 |
| 2 | Utah | $101,790 | $48.94 |
| 3 | Nevada | $98,485 | $47.35 |
| 4 | Alaska | $109,150 | $52.48 |
| 5 | West Virginia | $93,807 | $45.10 |
| 6 | Oregon | $99,683 | $47.92 |
| 7 | New Hampshire | $98,434 | $47.32 |
| 8 | Kentucky | $90,282 | $43.40 |
| 9 | Michigan | $90,916 | $43.71 |
| 10 | Ohio | $96,720 | $46.50 |
| 11 | Nebraska | $95,393 | $45.86 |
| 12 | Connecticut | $99,083 | $47.64 |
| 13 | Wyoming | $89,537 | $43.05 |
| 14 | California | $105,619 | $50.78 |
| 15 | Vermont | $98,568 | $47.39 |
| 16 | Massachusetts | $98,631 | $47.42 |
| 17 | Washington | $100,681 | $48.40 |
| 18 | Kansas | $85,014 | $40.87 |
| 19 | Idaho | $89,833 | $43.19 |
| 20 | Montana | $88,644 | $42.62 |
| 21 | Mississippi | $75,559 | $36.33 |
| 22 | Arkansas | $76,366 | $36.71 |
| 23 | New Mexico | $82,928 | $39.87 |
| 24 | Illinois | $91,847 | $44.16 |
| 25 | Rhode Island | $90,521 | $43.52 |
| 26 | Delaware | $89,049 | $42.81 |
| 27 | Colorado | $88,392 | $42.50 |
| 28 | North Carolina | $74,724 | $35.92 |
| 29 | Arizona | $84,595 | $40.67 |
| 30 | Pennsylvania | $85,143 | $40.93 |
| 31 | District of Columbia | $87,886 | $42.25 |
| 32 | Minnesota | $89,703 | $43.13 |
| 33 | Alabama | $67,495 | $32.45 |
| 34 | Missouri | $82,087 | $39.46 |
| 35 | Texas | $68,891 | $33.12 |
| 36 | South Carolina | $64,988 | $31.24 |
| 37 | Indiana | $78,355 | $37.67 |
| 38 | South Dakota | $83,299 | $40.05 |
| 39 | Georgia | $63,342 | $30.45 |
| 40 | Louisiana | $60,694 | $29.18 |
| 41 | Wisconsin | $82,304 | $39.57 |
| 42 | Oklahoma | $69,771 | $33.54 |
| 43 | Maryland | $78,226 | $37.61 |
| 44 | Tennessee | $72,358 | $34.79 |
| 45 | New Jersey | $77,689 | $37.35 |
| 46 | Iowa | $78,382 | $37.68 |
| 47 | Florida | $53,116 | $25.54 |
| 48 | Virginia | $68,657 | $33.01 |
| 49 | Maine | $78,677 | $37.83 |
| 50 | New York | $77,900 | $37.45 |
| 51 | Hawaii | $78,539 | $37.76 |
Highest paying cities for linemen
The highest-paying cities for linemen are Reno, NV, San Diego, CA, and Fort Collins, CO.
| Rank | City | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Reno, NV | $106,330 | $51.12 |
| 2 | San Diego, CA | $98,298 | $47.26 |
| 3 | Fort Collins, CO | $89,684 | $43.12 |
| 4 | Albuquerque, NM | $83,909 | $40.34 |
| 5 | Raleigh, NC | $75,462 | $36.28 |
| 6 | Kingsport, TN | $74,744 | $35.93 |
| 7 | Midland, TX | $73,173 | $35.18 |
| 8 | Manassas, VA | $71,340 | $34.30 |
| 9 | Greenville, SC | $67,887 | $32.64 |
| 10 | Marietta, GA | $65,167 | $31.33 |
| 11 | Tallahassee, FL | $58,934 | $28.33 |
| 12 | Houma, LA | $58,628 | $28.19 |
Lineman salary details
A lineman's salary ranges from $53,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $115,000 at the 90th percentile.
What is a lineman's salary?
| Percentile | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $115,000 | $9,583 | $55 |
| 75th Percentile | $96,000 | $8,000 | $46 |
| Average | $78,563 | $6,547 | $38 |
| 25th Percentile | $64,000 | $5,333 | $31 |
| 10th Percentile | $53,000 | $4,417 | $25 |
Highest paying lineman jobs
The highest paying types of linemen are electrical line worker, power lineman technician, and class a lineman.
| Job Title | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary | Hourly Rate | Job Openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Groundman | $64,471 | $5,373 | $31.00 | 4,221 |
| Lineman Apprentice | $48,171 | $4,014 | $23.16 | 8,245 |
| Power Line Lineman | $69,711 | $5,809 | $33.51 | 49,714 |
| Class A Lineman | $72,423 | $6,035 | $34.82 | 130,655 |
Which companies pay linemen the most?
Lineman salaries at NV Energy and Pacifi are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average lineman salary at companies like San Diego Gas & Electric and PNM Resources are highly competitive.
| Rank | Company | Average Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | NV Energy | $101,596 | $48.84 |
| 2 | Pacifi | $101,417 | $48.76 |
| 3 | San Diego Gas & Electric | $100,612 | $48.37 |
| 4 | PNM Resources | $97,626 | $46.94 |
| 5 | El Paso Electric | $97,505 | $46.88 |
| 6 | Newwave Technologies Inc. | $97,418 | $46.84 |
| 7 | OGE Energy | $95,972 | $46.14 |
| 8 | The AES | $95,534 | $45.93 |
| 9 | Southern | $95,024 | $45.68 |
| 10 | Xcel Energy | $94,771 | $45.56 |
| 11 | American Electric Power | $93,234 | $44.82 |
| 12 | Grant PUD | $92,647 | $44.54 |
| 13 | National Railroad Passenger Corporation | $83,316 | $40.06 |
| 14 | Ameren | $82,112 | $39.48 |
| 15 | Mears Transportation Group | $81,558 | $39.21 |
| 16 | Endeavor Energy Resources | $77,523 | $37.27 |
| 17 | Spectrum | $77,502 | $37.26 |
| 18 | M.C. Dean | $76,435 | $36.75 |
| 19 | Ferreira Construction Co., Inc. | $74,309 | $35.73 |
| 20 | Gaylor Electric | $69,681 | $33.50 |
Wage gap by gender, race and education
Lineman salary by industry
The average lineman salary varies across industries:
- The average lineman salary in the utilities industry is $73,479, the highest of any industry.
- The average lineman salary in the finance industry is $67,219.
- Linemen in the agriculture industry earn an average salary of $53,428, the lowest of any industry.
Highest paying industries for linemen
| Rank | Industry | Average Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Utilities | $73,479 | $35.33 |
| 2 | Manufacturing | $67,219 | $32.32 |
| 3 | Construction | $58,707 | $28.22 |
| 4 | Agriculture | $53,428 | $25.69 |
High Paying Lineman Jobs
Lineman salary trends
The average lineman salary has risen by $15,539 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average lineman earned $63,024 annually, but today, they earn $78,563 a year. That works out to a 10% change in pay for linemen over the last decade.
Compare lineman salaries for cities or states with the national average over time.
Average lineman salary over time
Compare lineman salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.
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Lineman salary by year
| Year | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $78,600 | $37.77 | +3.3% |
| 2024 | $75,900 | $36.51 | +2.2% |
| 2023 | $74,200 | $35.70 | +2.2% |
| 2022 | $72,600 | $34.93 | +2.0% |
| 2021 | $71,200 | $34.24 | +2.3% |
Recently added lineman salaries
| Company | Job | Location | Date Added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cable.com LLC | Telecom Lineman | Carson City, NV | 12/16/2024 | $48,001 |
| Mastec Inc. | Overhead Distribution Lineman C | Fort Collins, CO | 12/15/2024 | $58,436 |
| Teksystems | OSP Telecommunications Lineman | Roseville, CA | 12/15/2024 | $83,480 |
| Sikeston | Airport Lineman | Sikeston, MO | 12/15/2024 | $37,566 |
| Nwicc.Edu | Seasonal Lineman | Sergeant Bluff, IA | 12/15/2024 | $52,175 |
| STS/Utiliquest | Lineman II Telecom | Columbus, OH | 12/14/2024 | $41,740 |
| Ipsaecorp | Lineman Foreman | Midland, TX | 12/14/2024 | $66,784 |
| Dycom Industries Inc. | Lineman II Telecom | Columbus, OH | 12/13/2024 | $41,740 |
| Star Construction | Lineman II Telecom | Columbus, OH | 12/13/2024 | $62,610 |
| Locating Inc. | Lineman II Telecom | Columbus, OH | 12/13/2024 | $41,740 |
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