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Job outlook for linemen in the United States
Lineman job growth summary. After extensive research, interviews, and analysis, Zippia's data science team found that:
The projected lineman job growth rate is 6% from 2018-2028.
About 13,600 new jobs for linemen are projected over the next decade.
Lineman salaries have increased 10% for linemen in the last 5 years.
There are over 87,715 linemen currently employed in the United States.
There are 2,672 active lineman job openings in the US.
The average lineman salary is $78,563.
Are lineman jobs in demand?
Yes, lineman jobs are in demand. Lineman demand is projected to grow 6% from 2018 to 2028.
Lineman job and salary trends over time
Compare the number of lineman jobs and the average lineman salary over time.
Lineman jobs over time
Lineman job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 87,715 | 0.03% |
| 2020 | 81,739 | 0.02% |
| 2019 | 79,795 | 0.02% |
| 2018 | 81,647 | 0.02% |
| 2017 | 82,697 | 0.03% |
Average lineman salary over time
Lineman salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $78,563 | $37.77 | +3.5% |
| 2025 | $75,934 | $36.51 | +2.3% |
| 2024 | $74,249 | $35.70 | +2.2% |
| 2023 | $72,647 | $34.93 | +2.0% |
| 2022 | $71,212 | $34.24 | +2.3% |
Lineman jobs by state
The map below shows you the number of lineman job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where linemen earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.
Average salary: Job openings:
Most common states for linemen
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | South Carolina | 5,024,369 | 109 | 2% |
| 2 | Florida | 20,984,400 | 221 | 1% |
| 3 | Georgia | 10,429,379 | 144 | 1% |
| 4 | North Carolina | 10,273,419 | 106 | 1% |
| 5 | Michigan | 9,962,311 | 81 | 1% |
| 6 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 60 | 1% |
| 7 | Alabama | 4,874,747 | 51 | 1% |
| 8 | Louisiana | 4,684,333 | 41 | 1% |
| 9 | Mississippi | 2,984,100 | 37 | 1% |
| 10 | Oregon | 4,142,776 | 35 | 1% |
| 11 | Arkansas | 3,004,279 | 26 | 1% |
| 12 | Kansas | 2,913,123 | 25 | 1% |
| 13 | Utah | 3,101,833 | 20 | 1% |
| 14 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 11 | 1% |
| 15 | Alaska | 739,795 | 9 | 1% |
| 16 | Wyoming | 579,315 | 7 | 1% |
| 17 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 6 | 1% |
| 18 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 6 | 1% |
| 19 | Nevada | 2,998,039 | 9 | 0% |
| 20 | West Virginia | 1,815,857 | 9 | 0% |
Most common cities for linemen
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Enterprise | 3 | 11% | $62,380 |
| 2 | North Fort Myers | 3 | 8% | $51,448 |
| 3 | West Palm Beach | 5 | 5% | $50,263 |
| 4 | Baton Rouge | 4 | 2% | $60,245 |
| 5 | Clearwater | 2 | 2% | $53,355 |
| 6 | New Orleans | 4 | 1% | $58,515 |
| 7 | Miami | 3 | 1% | $49,625 |
| 8 | Saint Petersburg | 3 | 1% | $53,008 |
| 9 | Tampa | 3 | 1% | $53,076 |