Lineworker careers
Lineworkers install and maintain the power lines and related equipment that deliver electricity.
What does a lineworker do?
Lineworkers install, inspect, maintain, and repair the lines and equipment that carry electric power.
Much of the work is outdoors, sometimes at height and in difficult weather. Safe crew procedures are central to the job.
Lineworker career snapshot
- U.S. median annual pay
- $95,320 (May 2025)
- Projected U.S. employment change
- +10% (2025–35)
- Typical training path
- Up to 3 yr employer training
These national figures are context, not a guarantee of local pay or job availability. The linked BLS line-installer profile also covers telecommunications line work; review its occupation breakdown before comparing figures. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook.
How to get started
Research utility and contractor entry routes, safety instruction, supervised field work, and the physical requirements of the position. Compare power-line work with telecommunications-line work before choosing a path.
Compare any program or apprenticeship with the BLS occupational profile and with current local employer requirements. Training routes can differ by location and employer.
Questions to ask before choosing training
- Is the training specifically for electric power lines?
- What supervised field practice and safety instruction are provided?
Find a real next step
Search nearby schools and apprenticeship sponsors, or browse current Lineworker jobs. The map identifies institutions and registered sponsors; it does not confirm that a school teaches lineworker or that a sponsor has an open position. Review each listing directly.