Colorado
Lineworker programs in Colorado
9 listed power-line worker programs in Colorado, plus BLS pay data for the state and 7 metro areas.
- $97,770Average pay (state, all experience levels)
- $59,170Entry-level / bottom 10%
- $103,980Median pay (state)
- $131,360Top 10% earn over
2,370 jobs in Colorado · 9 listed programs. Average = BLS mean across all experience levels, not starting pay. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 estimates, released 2026-05-15.
Cities with listed programs
BLS wage data
Lineworker pay in Colorado
Annual wages from the BLS OEWS May 2025 estimates, released 2026-05-15.
| Area | 10th pct | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | 90th pct | Mean | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado | $59,170 | $74,450 | $103,980 | $121,200 | $131,360 | $97,770 | 2,370 |
| United States | $51,470 | $67,270 | $95,320 | $109,740 | $128,690 | $91,970 | 131,070 |
Metro areas
| Area | 10th pct | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | 90th pct | Mean | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boulder, CO | $60,500 | $71,470 | $128,300 | $131,900 | $131,900 | $106,680 | 40 |
| Grand Junction, CO | $54,930 | $75,780 | $116,570 | $116,580 | $116,580 | $96,520 | 50 |
| Fort Collins-Loveland, CO | $63,500 | $85,170 | $114,820 | $126,020 | $136,260 | $105,280 | 90 |
| Pueblo, CO | $59,470 | $89,100 | $110,290 | $117,560 | $124,080 | $98,880 | 90 |
| Colorado Springs, CO | $48,370 | $61,540 | $106,860 | $131,360 | $131,360 | $96,160 | 180 |
| Greeley, CO | $60,430 | $63,950 | $99,010 | $117,710 | $120,030 | $91,760 | 200 |
| Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $59,180 | $74,320 | $91,090 | $123,780 | $132,410 | $95,190 | 1,180 |
Programs
Listed programs in Colorado
Every power-line worker program we matched in Colorado. Schools with published tuition are listed first.
| Program / provider | Location | Type | Graduates 2023-24 | Tuition | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado Mesa University Electrical and Power Transmission Installation/Installer, General | Grand Junction, CO | Associate degree | 5 | $10,257–$25,986 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0301 |
| Colorado Mesa University Electrical and Power Transmission Installation/Installer, General | Grand Junction, CO | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 10 | $10,257–$25,986 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0301 |
| Colorado Mesa University Lineworker | Grand Junction, CO | Certificate (1-2 years) | 33 | $10,257–$25,986 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0303 |
| Colorado Mesa University Lineworker | Grand Junction, CO | Associate degree | 4 | $10,257–$25,986 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0303 |
| Red Rocks Community College Electrical and Power Transmission Installation/Installer, General | Lakewood, CO | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 3 | $5,016–$18,056 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0301 |
| Trinidad State College Lineworker | Trinidad, CO | Associate degree | 0 | $4,618–$7,564 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0303 |
| Trinidad State College Lineworker | Trinidad, CO | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 117 | $4,618–$7,564 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0303 |
| Colorado Powerline Inc | Sedalia, CO | Registered apprenticeship sponsor | n/a | Contact program | DOL Office of Apprenticeship |
| Grand Valley Rural Power Lines, Inc | Grand Junction, CO | Registered apprenticeship sponsor | n/a | Contact program | DOL Office of Apprenticeship |
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Sources
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates, released 2026-05-15 (news release USDL-26-0725; data tables). Cross-checked against the BLS Public Data API on 2026-11-03.
- Occupation: O*NET OnLine, 49-9051.00 Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers, retrieved 2026-11-03 (CC BY 4.0).
- Apprenticeship sponsors: U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Apprenticeship: partner sponsors file, retrieved 2026-10-29 (Partner Finder).
- Schools & graduates: U.S. Department of Education, NCES IPEDS Completions 2023-24 (C2024_A) and Institutional Characteristics (HD2024), award year 2023-24, matched by 6-digit CIP code (completions file; CIP-SOC crosswalk).
- Tuition: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard (Most Recent Cohorts: Institution + Field of Study), data updated 2026-10-15, matched by IPEDS unit ID (source).
Program listings are matched from public files by occupation code or organization name; they are not endorsements and we have not visited or tested any program. Confirm schedules, entry requirements and costs with the program. Compiled by the HighPayingTrades team; last refreshed 2026-11-03.