Kansas
Lineworker programs in Kansas
10 listed power-line worker programs in Kansas, plus BLS pay data for the state and 7 metro areas.
- $92,150Average pay (state, all experience levels)
- $50,510Entry-level / bottom 10%
- $101,620Median pay (state)
- $122,970Top 10% earn over
1,610 jobs in Kansas · 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 Kansas
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas | $50,510 | $71,460 | $101,620 | $111,690 | $122,970 | $92,150 | 1,610 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lawrence, KS | $64,490 | $75,750 | $110,180 | $119,530 | $119,530 | $99,710 | 30 |
| Topeka, KS | $64,520 | $86,050 | $108,720 | $112,030 | $112,030 | $98,160 | 300 |
| Manhattan, KS | $45,600 | $79,530 | $103,540 | $116,420 | $120,380 | $97,310 | 50 |
| Wichita, KS | $58,230 | $73,770 | $102,920 | $105,320 | $121,200 | $91,350 | 200 |
| Kansas City, MO-KS | $58,280 | $74,110 | $101,740 | $114,900 | $122,910 | $94,560 | 980 |
| St. Joseph, MO-KS | $72,190 | $79,270 | $100,340 | $115,540 | $128,750 | $99,650 | 90 |
| Joplin, MO-KS | $73,940 | $94,640 | $97,670 | $98,440 | $107,630 | $93,220 | 160 |
Programs
Listed programs in Kansas
Every power-line worker program we matched in Kansas. Schools with published tuition are listed first.
| Program / provider | Location | Type | Graduates 2023-24 | Tuition | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dodge City Community College Electrical and Power Transmission Installation/Installer, General | Dodge City, KS | Certificate (1-2 years) | 0 | $4,650–$5,850 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0301 |
| Dodge City Community College Electrical and Power Transmission Installation/Installer, General | Dodge City, KS | Associate degree | 0 | $4,650–$5,850 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0301 |
| Manhattan Area Technical College Electrical and Power Transmission Installation/Installer, General | Manhattan, KS | Certificate (1-2 years) | 17 | $10,740 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0301 |
| Manhattan Area Technical College Electrical and Power Transmission Installation/Installer, General | Manhattan, KS | Associate degree | 7 | $10,740 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0301 |
| Pratt Community College Electrical and Power Transmission Installation/Installer, General | Pratt, KS | Certificate (1-2 years) | 54 | $4,448–$5,160 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0301 |
| Pratt Community College Electrical and Power Transmission Installation/Installer, General | Pratt, KS | Associate degree | 27 | $4,448–$5,160 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0301 |
| Damien Hebert Power Line Safety Course | Council Grove, KS | Registered apprenticeship sponsor | n/a | Contact program | DOL Office of Apprenticeship |
| Kansas Municipal Utilities / KMU Lineman Apprenticeship Program | McPherson, KS | Registered apprenticeship sponsor | n/a | Contact program | DOL Office of Apprenticeship |
| Utility Safety Training Service - Electric Lineman Apprent. CRS | Council Grove, KS | Registered apprenticeship sponsor | n/a | Contact program | DOL Office of Apprenticeship |
| J & J Powerline Contractors, Inc. | Dodge City, KS | 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.