Iowa
Lineworker programs in Iowa
10 listed power-line worker programs in Iowa, plus BLS pay data for the state and 8 metro areas.
- $92,740Average pay (state, all experience levels)
- $65,310Entry-level / bottom 10%
- $100,200Median pay (state)
- $109,980Top 10% earn over
1,390 jobs in Iowa · 10 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 Iowa
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iowa | $65,310 | $79,860 | $100,200 | $103,490 | $109,980 | $92,740 | 1,390 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar Rapids, IA | $75,970 | $85,230 | $103,080 | $106,800 | $109,980 | $97,540 | 100 |
| Iowa City, IA | $67,690 | $82,750 | $103,000 | $104,040 | $111,630 | $94,830 | 40 |
| Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA | $64,740 | $86,250 | $102,680 | $103,110 | $115,470 | $94,800 | 50 |
| Sioux City, IA-NE-SD | $78,900 | $96,630 | $102,340 | $106,440 | $115,010 | $99,010 | 90 |
| Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA | $74,790 | $79,840 | $102,230 | $106,700 | $115,000 | $95,160 | 200 |
| Omaha, NE-IA | $60,390 | $81,970 | $101,960 | $108,620 | $118,230 | $93,660 | 370 |
| Ames, IA | $76,200 | $87,980 | $100,170 | $111,370 | $111,370 | $96,840 | 40 |
| Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL | $73,740 | $79,210 | $97,640 | $107,120 | $117,640 | $95,010 | 90 |
Programs
Listed programs in Iowa
Every power-line worker program we matched in Iowa. Schools with published tuition are listed first.
| Program / provider | Location | Type | Graduates 2023-24 | Tuition | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Des Moines Area Community College Lineworker | Ankeny, IA | Certificate (1-2 years) | 0 | $6,030–$6,930 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0303 |
| Des Moines Area Community College Lineworker | Ankeny, IA | Associate degree | 0 | $6,030–$6,930 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0303 |
| Marshalltown Community College Lineworker | Marshalltown, IA | Associate degree | 0 | $5,664–$6,672 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0303 |
| Marshalltown Community College Lineworker | Marshalltown, IA | Certificate (under 12 weeks) | 21 | $5,664–$6,672 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0303 |
| Marshalltown Community College Lineworker | Marshalltown, IA | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 21 | $5,664–$6,672 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0303 |
| Marshalltown Community College Electrical and Power Transmission Installers, Other | Marshalltown, IA | Certificate (1-2 years) | 52 | $5,664–$6,672 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0399 |
| Marshalltown Community College Electrical and Power Transmission Installers, Other | Marshalltown, IA | Associate degree | 5 | $5,664–$6,672 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0399 |
| Marshalltown Community College Electrical and Power Transmission Installers, Other | Marshalltown, IA | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 0 | $5,664–$6,672 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0399 |
| Northwest Iowa Community College Lineworker | Sheldon, IA | Certificate (1-2 years) | 50 | $7,500–$7,800 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0303 |
| Northwest Iowa Community College Lineworker | Sheldon, IA | Associate degree | 17 | $7,500–$7,800 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0303 |
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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.