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What is an electric utility lineworker and how to become one

Updated January 8, 2025
2 min read
There is more than meets the eye when it comes to being an electric utility lineworker. For example, did you know that they make an average of $26.65 an hour? That's $55,423 a year! Between 2018 and 2028, the career is expected to grow 6% and produce 13,600 job opportunities across the U.S.
ScoreElectric Utility LineworkerUS Average
Salary
4.3

Avg. Salary $55,423

Avg. Salary $59,228

Stability level
8.6

Growth rate 6%

Growth rate 0.3%

Diversity
5.9
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 1.40%

Asian 1.19%

Black or African American 3.85%

Hispanic or Latino 9.30%

Unknown 2.94%

White 81.33%

Gender

female 8.00%

male 92.00%

Age - 38
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 3.00%

Asian 7.00%

Black or African American 14.00%

Hispanic or Latino 19.00%

White 57.00%

Gender

female 47.00%

male 53.00%

Age - 38
Stress level
8.6

Stress level is very high

7.1 - high

Complexity level
8.9

Complexity level is advanced

7 - challenging

Work life balance
4.7

Work life balance is fair

6.4 - fair

Key steps to become an electric utility lineworker

  1. Explore electric utility lineworker education requirements

    Most common electric utility lineworker degrees

    Associate

    23.5 %

    High School Diploma

    23.5 %

    Bachelor's

    23.5 %
  2. Start to develop specific electric utility lineworker skills

    SkillsPercentages
    CDL61.21%
    Safety Practices21.81%
    Construction Equipment8.72%
    Substations5.68%
    Customer Service2.58%
  3. Complete relevant electric utility lineworker training and internships

    Accountants spend an average of 4-10 years on post-employment, on-the-job training. New electric utility lineworkers learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as an electric utility lineworker based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real electric utility lineworker resumes.
  4. Research electric utility lineworker duties and responsibilities

    • Perform inspection reviews on final product and packaging to ensure quality standards are achieved according to GMP guidelines.
    • Take corrective action for unsatisfactory cleanliness, promptly.
    • Load cafeteria trays/silverware/cookware into commercial dishwasher.
  5. Prepare your electric utility lineworker resume

    When your background is strong enough, you can start writing your electric utility lineworker resume.

    You can use Zippia's AI resume builder to make the resume writing process easier while also making sure that you include key information that hiring managers expect to see on an electric utility lineworker resume. You'll find resume tips and examples of skills, responsibilities, and summaries, all provided by Zippi, your career sidekick.

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    Build a professional electric utility lineworker resume in minutes. Browse through our resume examples to identify the best way to word your resume. Then choose from 10+ resume templates to create your electric utility lineworker resume.
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  6. Apply for electric utility lineworker jobs

    Now it's time to start searching for an electric utility lineworker job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

    1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
    2. Consult your professional network
    3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
    4. Watch out for job scams

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Average electric utility lineworker salary

The average electric utility lineworker salary in the United States is $55,423 per year or $27 per hour. Electric utility lineworker salaries range between $32,000 and $93,000 per year.

Average electric utility lineworker salary
$55,423 Yearly
$26.65 hourly

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Updated January 8, 2025

Zippia Research Team
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The Zippia Research Team has spent countless hours reviewing resumes, job postings, and government data to determine what goes into getting a job in each phase of life. Professional writers and data scientists comprise the Zippia Research Team.

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