Lineman salary

Q: 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.

Q: What state pays Linemen the most?

Alaska pays Linemen the most in the United States, with an average salary of $109,150 per year, or $52.48 per hour.

Q: How do I know if I'm being paid fairly as a lineman?

You know if you are being paid fairly as a lineman if your pay is close to the average pay for the state you live in. For example, if you live in California you should be paid close to $105,619 per year.

Q: Do linemen make good money?

Yes, linemen make good money. On average, they earn $82,000 yearly (about $6,893 monthly or $40 hourly). As most jobs go, factors like location, company, and experience can determine your exact pay. On the lower end of the salary range, they can earn around $55,000, typically for entry-level positions. On the higher end, they can make six-figure salaries at around $123,000.

Q: What is the highest-paid lineman?

The highest-paid lineman position is a power lineman. This is due to the increased level of experience and skill required. A position as a power lineman is not an entry-level position, and it does require additional experience before becoming a power lineman.

Q: What state do linemen make the most?

The state where linemen make the most is Washington, followed by Idaho and Oregon. The average salary for a lineman in Washington is $109,887 yearly (about $52.83 hourly). As most jobs go, factors like industry, company, and experience can determine your exact pay. In general, it typically pays well to work in the industries of energy (average salary: ($87,560), utilities ($68,072), and manufacturing ($65,851).

Average lineman salary

$78,563

$37.77 hourly rate

Entry-level lineman salary

$53,000 yearly salary

Updated December 15, 2025

Average Lineman Salary

As of October 2025, the average salary for a lineman is approximately $78,563 per year or $38 per hour. This figure varies based on several factors, including experience, location, and the specific field within the electrical industry.

How Much Does a Lineman Make?

Entry-level linemen typically earn less, with salaries increasing significantly with experience. For instance, linemen with 1 to 4 years of experience average about $60,000, while those with 10 years or more can earn upwards of $90,000. The potential for overtime work also contributes to overall earnings.

Where Can a Lineman Earn More?

Geographic location plays a crucial role in determining salary. States like California, New York, and Texas often offer higher wages due to demand and cost of living. Additionally, specialized roles such as transmission lineman may command higher pay due to the increased skill set required.

Lineman Salary Estimates from Across the Web

It’s essential to verify salary information from multiple sources to get a comprehensive understanding of the market. Websites like Glassdoor and Payscale provide valuable insights into salary ranges and trends.

On this page

Lineman salary by:

Let Zippia find your next lineman job

Let Zippia find your next lineman job

Where can a Lineman earn more?

Compare salary by location

129k

109k

89k

69k

49k

29k

Columbus, OH$106,330

Houma, LA$58,628

Compare salary by company

120k

100k

80k

60k

40k

NV Energy$101,596

Gaylor Electric$69,681

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

Based on the latest salary information compiled by Zippia, Salary.com, Glassdoor, Ziprecruiter and Comparably, the average salary for a lineman typically falls between $59,253 and $92,771.

zippia

$78,563yearly

glassdoor[1]

$59,253yearly

comparably[2]

$75,247yearly

Salary.com[3]

$92,771yearly

ZipRecruiter[4]

$72,022yearly

Average lineman salary by state

The highest-paying states for linemen are Alaska, California, and North Dakota. The lowest average lineman salary states are Virginia, Alabama, and South Carolina.

State view
County view

Average salary:

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

Top lineman jobs near you

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.

Average lineman salary graph, trends, and summary

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

Top companies hiring linemen now:

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

$77,000$74,600$72,200$69,800$67,400$65,000

MaleFemale

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.

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
American Electric Power	Lineman A	Mansfield, LA	06/29/2025	$108,649
Motive Energy Inc.	Lineman	Huntington Beach, CA	06/25/2025	$52,175
STS/Utiliquest	Lineman Telecom	Bristol, TN	06/24/2025	$41,740
Locating Inc.	Lineman Telecom	Bristol, TN	06/24/2025	$41,740
Dycom Industries Inc.	Lineman Telecom	Bristol, TN	06/23/2025	$41,740
Allstate Sales Group	Telecom Lineman I	Westland, MI	06/23/2025	$52,175
Hawaiian Electric Company	Lineman-Maui	Kahului, HI	06/19/2025	$144,692
Xcel Energy	Lineman Troubleman	Denver, CO	06/19/2025	$138,118
Public Service Co. of Colorado	Lineman Troubleman	Denver, CO	06/19/2025	$138,118
Southwire	Lineman	Miami, FL	06/18/2025	$83,480

Lineman salary FAQs

What state pays Linemen the most?

How do I know if I'm being paid fairly as a lineman?

Do linemen make good money?

What is the highest-paid lineman?

What state do linemen make the most?

Have more questions? See all answers to common installation, maintenance and repair questions.

Search for lineman jobs

Zippia Careers
Installation, Maintenance and Repair Industry
Lineman
Lineman Salary

Updated December 15, 2025

Browse installation, maintenance and repair jobs