Lineworker programs in Kentucky
No power-line worker programs are listed in Kentucky in the federal files we use yet, plus BLS pay data for the state and 7 metro areas.
- $75,710Average pay (state, all experience levels)
- $47,770Entry-level / bottom 10%
- $77,020Median pay (state)
- $102,400Top 10% earn over
2,930 jobs in Kentucky · 0 listed programs. Average = BLS mean across all experience levels, not starting pay. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 estimates, released 2026-05-15.
BLS wage data
Lineworker pay in Kentucky
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kentucky | $47,770 | $59,170 | $77,020 | $95,020 | $102,400 | $75,710 | 2,930 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $60,860 | $77,000 | $93,150 | $106,560 | $119,070 | $91,240 | 730 |
| Clarksville, TN-KY | $49,380 | $63,240 | $83,760 | $95,380 | $100,220 | $78,550 | 140 |
| Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH | $46,510 | $60,460 | $79,810 | $102,990 | $109,350 | $80,300 | 290 |
| Paducah, KY-IL | $47,470 | $59,580 | $78,510 | $95,070 | $101,890 | $75,290 | 70 |
| Lexington-Fayette, KY | $47,770 | $62,390 | $77,700 | $100,720 | $100,720 | $78,570 | 600 |
| Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN | $47,510 | $59,380 | $77,020 | $98,430 | $106,120 | $77,720 | 650 |
| Bowling Green, KY | $48,460 | $51,400 | $60,420 | $75,080 | $95,630 | $66,450 | 80 |
Programs
No listed programs yet
We found no school or registered sponsor for this trade in Kentucky in the IPEDS 2023-24 completions file or the DOL partner file. Programs in neighboring states may enroll out-of-state students; see the national list.
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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.