Georgia
Lineworker programs in Georgia
19 listed power-line worker programs in Georgia, plus BLS pay data for the state and 9 metro areas.
- $81,890Average pay (state, all experience levels)
- $50,440Entry-level / bottom 10%
- $80,080Median pay (state)
- $116,900Top 10% earn over
4,960 jobs in Georgia · 19 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 Georgia
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia | $50,440 | $61,140 | $80,080 | $100,770 | $116,900 | $81,890 | 4,960 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA | $52,100 | $64,200 | $83,570 | $103,100 | $122,410 | $86,040 | 2,660 |
| Gainesville, GA | $49,860 | $63,490 | $82,190 | $102,140 | $102,140 | $83,690 | 80 |
| Valdosta, GA | $56,740 | $69,220 | $81,390 | $104,220 | $119,400 | $87,340 | 50 |
| Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC | $48,820 | $60,030 | $80,520 | $100,470 | $108,080 | $81,190 | 190 |
| Chattanooga, TN-GA | $59,000 | $61,880 | $78,240 | $89,710 | $98,800 | $79,310 | 550 |
| Columbus, GA-AL | $47,170 | $62,940 | $77,640 | $101,150 | $106,340 | $81,980 | 60 |
| Albany, GA | $46,990 | $48,950 | $75,330 | $100,400 | $115,690 | $75,330 | 90 |
| Dalton, GA | $46,570 | $60,360 | $72,150 | $92,820 | $93,790 | $74,290 | 100 |
| Warner Robins, GA | $47,590 | $59,580 | $68,060 | $93,990 | $102,900 | $73,720 | 60 |
Programs
Listed programs in Georgia
Every power-line worker program we matched in Georgia. Schools with published tuition are listed first.
| Program / provider | Location | Type | Graduates 2023-24 | Tuition | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta Technical College Lineworker | Atlanta, GA | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 39 | $3,382–$5,950 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0303 |
| Chattahoochee Technical College Electrical and Power Transmission Installation/Installer, General | Marietta, GA | Associate degree | 0 | $3,540–$6,108 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0301 |
| Chattahoochee Technical College Electrical and Power Transmission Installation/Installer, General | Marietta, GA | Certificate (2-4 years) | 0 | $3,540–$6,108 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0301 |
| Coastal Pines Technical College Lineworker | Waycross, GA | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 28 | $3,268–$5,836 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0303 |
| Georgia Northwestern Technical College Lineworker | Rome, GA | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 0 | $4,950–$8,802 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0303 |
| Georgia Piedmont Technical College Lineworker | Clarkston, GA | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 0 | $3,386–$5,954 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0303 |
| Lanier Technical College Electrical and Power Transmission Installation/Installer, General | Gainesville, GA | Associate degree | 4 | $3,980–$7,190 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0301 |
| Lanier Technical College Electrical and Power Transmission Installation/Installer, General | Gainesville, GA | Certificate (2-4 years) | 2 | $3,980–$7,190 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0301 |
| Lanier Technical College Electrical and Power Transmission Installation/Installer, General | Gainesville, GA | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 4 | $3,980–$7,190 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0301 |
| North Georgia Technical College Lineworker | Clarkesville, GA | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 74 | $3,330–$5,898 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0303 |
| Savannah Technical College Electrical and Power Transmission Installation/Installer, General | Savannah, GA | Associate degree | 1 | $3,330–$5,898 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0301 |
| Savannah Technical College Electrical and Power Transmission Installation/Installer, General | Savannah, GA | Certificate (2-4 years) | 0 | $3,330–$5,898 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0301 |
| Savannah Technical College Electrical and Power Transmission Installation/Installer, General | Savannah, GA | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 0 | $3,330–$5,898 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0301 |
| South Georgia Technical College Lineworker | Americus, GA | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 54 | $3,992–$7,202 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0303 |
| Southern Crescent Technical College Lineworker | Griffin, GA | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 0 | $3,516–$6,084 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0303 |
| Southern Regional Technical College Lineworker | Thomasville, GA | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 15 | $2,952–$5,520 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0303 |
| Fall Line Construction | Butler, GA | Registered apprenticeship sponsor | n/a | Contact program | DOL Office of Apprenticeship |
| Northwest Lineman College - Power Delivery Program | Reynolds, GA | Registered apprenticeship sponsor | n/a | Contact program | DOL Office of Apprenticeship |
| Southeast Lineman Training Center | Trenton, GA | 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.