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Lineworker training programs
92 colleges and career schools report lineworker programs to IPEDS, with 2,731 completions in 2023-24.
Lineworker Programs by state
| State | Programs | Median pay |
|---|---|---|
| Arkansas | 2 | $81,450 |
| Arizona | 3 | $75,420 |
| Colorado | 2 | $103,980 |
| Florida | 5 | $86,870 |
| Georgia | 8 | $80,080 |
| Iowa | 3 | $100,200 |
| Illinois | 2 | $108,120 |
| Indiana | 1 | $102,040 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $110,210 |
| Maine | 1 | $83,090 |
| Michigan | 5 | $106,890 |
| Minnesota | 3 | $104,180 |
| Missouri | 2 | $96,360 |
| Mississippi | 1 | $75,890 |
| Montana | 1 | $110,320 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $77,270 |
| North Dakota | 1 | $105,870 |
| Nebraska | 3 | $92,150 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $102,170 |
| New Jersey | 3 | $121,580 |
| New Mexico | 1 | $76,470 |
| New York | 3 | $121,280 |
| Ohio | 11 | $93,150 |
| Oklahoma | 6 | $76,010 |
| Oregon | 1 | $131,090 |
| South Carolina | 3 | $76,870 |
| South Dakota | 1 | $97,310 |
| Texas | 7 | $78,940 |
| Washington | 1 | $133,060 |
| Wisconsin | 7 | $105,820 |
| West Virginia | 1 | $83,810 |
| Wyoming | 1 | $93,860 |
Programs counts IPEDS schools. Median pay: BLS OEWS, May 2025, annual.
Paying for lineworker training
Lineworker questions, answered from the data
How long is lineworker training?
Among 7 certificate programs that report a length to IPEDS, the middle one takes 9 months; half take between 6 months and 10 months. Clock-hour programs run 715 to 900 hours (middle 830).
How much does a lineworker program cost?
The middle whole-program tuition among 7 certificate programs reporting one to IPEDS for 2024-25 is $11,895; half cost between $9,834 and $13,875.
What do electrical power-line installers and repairers earn?
The national median annual wage for electrical power-line installers and repairers was $95,320 in May 2025 ($46 an hour), from BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics; the lowest-paid tenth earned under $51,470.