Idaho
Lineworker programs in Idaho
9 listed power-line worker programs in Idaho, plus BLS pay data for the state and 5 metro areas.
- $113,480Average pay (state, all experience levels)
- $75,770Entry-level / bottom 10%
- $125,410Median pay (state)
- $131,140Top 10% earn over
860 jobs in Idaho · 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 Idaho
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Idaho | $75,770 | $99,040 | $125,410 | $128,090 | $131,140 | $113,480 | 860 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pocatello, ID | $97,010 | $125,180 | $127,700 | $127,700 | $127,700 | $119,640 | 30 |
| Lewiston, ID-WA | $75,190 | $102,720 | $126,860 | $128,090 | $135,450 | $115,060 | 30 |
| Boise City, ID | $72,020 | $86,910 | $126,840 | $129,180 | $141,490 | $114,110 | 340 |
| Coeur d'Alene, ID | $76,210 | $102,740 | $125,890 | $126,580 | $126,580 | $110,780 | 90 |
| Idaho Falls, ID | $47,680 | $83,060 | $108,660 | $123,220 | $135,450 | $104,580 | 80 |
Programs
Listed programs in Idaho
Every power-line worker program we matched in Idaho. Schools with published tuition are listed first.
| Program / provider | Location | Type | Graduates 2023-24 | Tuition | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Idaho Northwest Lineman College | Meridian, ID | Registered apprenticeship sponsor | n/a | Contact program | DOL Office of Apprenticeship |
| Northwest Lineman College | Meridian, ID | Registered apprenticeship sponsor | n/a | Contact program | DOL Office of Apprenticeship |
| Northwest Lineman College | Imeridian, ID | Registered apprenticeship sponsor | n/a | Contact program | DOL Office of Apprenticeship |
| Northwest Lineman College - MMUA | Meridian, ID | Registered apprenticeship sponsor | n/a | Contact program | DOL Office of Apprenticeship |
| Northwest Lineman School | Meridian, ID | Registered apprenticeship sponsor | n/a | Contact program | DOL Office of Apprenticeship |
| NW Lineman College | Meridian, ID | Registered apprenticeship sponsor | n/a | Contact program | DOL Office of Apprenticeship |
| NW Linemans College | Meridian, ID | Registered apprenticeship sponsor | n/a | Contact program | DOL Office of Apprenticeship |
| Power Delivery Program, Inc. (A Northwest LIneman College Company) | Meridian, ID | Registered apprenticeship sponsor | n/a | Contact program | DOL Office of Apprenticeship |
| WESTERN LINE BUILDERS Power Line & Substation Cont | Twin Falls, ID | 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.