Lineman

$108,380 earning potential

Linemen deal with electrical lines, whether in utility poles or underground systems. Electrical linemen often work with high-voltage electrical lines, so they need to understand how to safely fix problems in electrical systems.

$108,380
High-end Earners in
Be Pro Be Proud ( Top 10% )
$68,030
median annual wage
$33
median hourly wage
Responsibilities
  • Help maintain a safe work environment
  • Build and maintain electric lines
  • Help with troubleshooting and restoration of power outages as needed
  • Monitor work areas or procedures to ensure compliance with safety procedures
  • Test electrical circuits or components for proper functioning
  • Control power supply connections
  • Climb equipment or structures to access work areas
  • Drive trucks or other vehicles to or at work sites
  • Build transformer banks
  • Operate bucket and digger trucks safely and efficiently

Be Pro Be Proud Job Outlook

23,300
Average annual job openings
241,000
Number of jobs by 2030
0%
Expected growth from
2025 to 2030