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Journey lineman salary
Average journey lineman salary
$69,147
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Average journey lineman salary by state
Highest paying states for journey linemen
| Rank | State | Avg. salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | West Virginia | $85,389 | $41.05 |
| 2 | New Hampshire | $91,586 | $44.03 |
| 3 | Kentucky | $83,576 | $40.18 |
| 4 | Utah | $84,184 | $40.47 |
| 5 | Massachusetts | $91,332 | $43.91 |
| 6 | North Dakota | $89,729 | $43.14 |
| 7 | Vermont | $91,705 | $44.09 |
| 8 | Alaska | $99,653 | $47.91 |
| 9 | Maryland | $88,222 | $42.41 |
| 10 | Connecticut | $90,858 | $43.68 |
| 11 | Oregon | $82,182 | $39.51 |
| 12 | Mississippi | $76,056 | $36.57 |
| 13 | Nevada | $81,015 | $38.95 |
| 14 | Colorado | $84,032 | $40.40 |
| 15 | Wyoming | $74,908 | $36.01 |
| 16 | Rhode Island | $83,479 | $40.13 |
| 17 | Arkansas | $73,032 | $35.11 |
| 18 | New Mexico | $75,431 | $36.26 |
| 19 | Pennsylvania | $77,408 | $37.22 |
| 20 | California | $85,360 | $41.04 |
| 21 | Michigan | $76,432 | $36.75 |
| 22 | Delaware | $81,491 | $39.18 |
| 23 | Illinois | $80,883 | $38.89 |
| 24 | Nebraska | $76,198 | $36.63 |
| 25 | District of Columbia | $80,507 | $38.71 |
| 26 | Montana | $73,879 | $35.52 |
| 27 | Missouri | $75,011 | $36.06 |
| 28 | Minnesota | $78,292 | $37.64 |
| 29 | Arizona | $74,423 | $35.78 |
| 30 | Washington | $78,013 | $37.51 |
| 31 | Idaho | $72,373 | $34.79 |
| 32 | Ohio | $70,994 | $34.13 |
| 33 | Alabama | $68,038 | $32.71 |
| 34 | Maine | $73,835 | $35.50 |
| 35 | Oklahoma | $70,840 | $34.06 |
| 36 | Indiana | $69,951 | $33.63 |
| 37 | South Carolina | $64,861 | $31.18 |
| 38 | South Dakota | $71,333 | $34.29 |
| 39 | Tennessee | $69,543 | $33.43 |
| 40 | Kansas | $65,948 | $31.71 |
| 41 | Louisiana | $62,730 | $30.16 |
| 42 | Florida | $63,185 | $30.38 |
| 43 | Texas | $66,043 | $31.75 |
| 44 | Georgia | $63,482 | $30.52 |
| 45 | New York | $71,133 | $34.20 |
| 46 | North Carolina | $61,999 | $29.81 |
| 47 | New Jersey | $70,858 | $34.07 |
| 48 | Virginia | $66,219 | $31.84 |
| 49 | Wisconsin | $68,854 | $33.10 |
| 50 | Iowa | $68,350 | $32.86 |
| 51 | Hawaii | $57,381 | $27.59 |
Journey lineman salary details
A journey lineman's salary ranges from $49,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $95,000 at the 90th percentile.
What is a journey lineman's salary?
| Percentile | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $95,000 | $7,917 | $46 |
| 75th Percentile | $82,000 | $6,833 | $39 |
| Average | $69,147 | $5,762 | $33 |
| 25th Percentile | $58,000 | $4,833 | $28 |
| 10th Percentile | $49,000 | $4,083 | $24 |
Highest paying journey lineman jobs
The highest paying types of journey linemen are electrical line worker, lineman, and power lineman technician.
| Job title | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate | Job openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lineman Apprentice | $48,171 | $4,014 | $23.16 | 8,245 |
| Groundman | $64,471 | $5,373 | $31.00 | 4,221 |
| Class A Lineman | $72,423 | $6,035 | $34.82 | 130,655 |
| Lineman | $78,563 | $6,547 | $37.77 | 2,672 |
| Power Line Lineman | $69,711 | $5,809 | $33.51 | 49,714 |
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Journey lineman salary trends
The average journey lineman salary has risen by $13,676 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average journey lineman earned $55,471 annually, but today, they earn $69,147 a year. That works out to a 10% change in pay for journey linemen over the last decade.
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Average journey lineman salary over time
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Journey lineman salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $69,100 | $33.24 | +3.3% |
| 2024 | $66,800 | $32.13 | +2.2% |
| 2023 | $65,400 | $31.42 | +2.2% |
| 2022 | $63,900 | $30.74 | +2.0% |
| 2021 | $62,700 | $30.13 | +2.3% |
Recently added journey lineman salaries
| Company | Job | Location | Date added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nwicc.Edu | Apprentice/Journey Lineman Waverly Utilities | Waverly, IA | 12/10/2024 | $50,088 |
| Nwicc.Edu | Apprentice/Journey Lineman Waverly Utilities | Waverly, IA | 10/19/2024 | $50,088 |
| Nwicc.Edu | Apprentice/Journey Lineman Waverly Utilities | Waverly, IA | 09/27/2024 | $85,567 |
| Nwicc.Edu | Apprentice/Journey Lineman Waverly Utilities | Waverly, IA | 09/11/2024 | $50,088 |
| Colorado Springs Utilities | Journey Lineman (Troubleshooter) | Colorado Springs, CO | 01/10/2024 | $122,716 |
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