Louisiana
Lineworker programs in Louisiana
5 listed power-line worker programs in Louisiana, plus BLS pay data for the state and 8 metro areas.
- $77,570Average pay (state, all experience levels)
- $46,200Entry-level / bottom 10%
- $76,410Median pay (state)
- $117,990Top 10% earn over
2,520 jobs in Louisiana · 5 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 Louisiana
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louisiana | $46,200 | $53,410 | $76,410 | $100,390 | $117,990 | $77,570 | 2,520 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monroe, LA | $46,280 | $60,250 | $84,340 | $106,350 | $109,890 | $81,900 | 100 |
| Shreveport-Bossier City, LA | $48,250 | $62,800 | $79,840 | $105,560 | $121,510 | $85,460 | 140 |
| Lake Charles, LA | $48,580 | $61,550 | $78,190 | $110,840 | $114,330 | $83,550 | 140 |
| New Orleans-Metairie, LA | $38,190 | $49,530 | $77,980 | $94,360 | $122,290 | $75,290 | 370 |
| Baton Rouge, LA | $49,650 | $59,620 | $77,010 | $100,390 | $120,420 | $78,780 | 670 |
| Alexandria, LA | $46,730 | $48,930 | $76,410 | $96,820 | $96,850 | $71,800 | 390 |
| Lafayette, LA | $47,370 | $57,980 | $67,250 | $93,440 | $100,240 | $72,270 | 190 |
| Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux, LA | $39,080 | $47,650 | $64,380 | $84,100 | $117,990 | $69,830 | 50 |
Programs
Listed programs in Louisiana
Every power-line worker program we matched in Louisiana. Schools with published tuition are listed first.
| Program / provider | Location | Type | Graduates 2023-24 | Tuition | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northshore Technical Community College Electrical and Power Transmission Installation/Installer, General | Lacombe, LA | Certificate (under 12 weeks) | 29 | $4,299 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0301 |
| Northshore Technical Community College Electrical and Power Transmission Installation/Installer, General | Lacombe, LA | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 29 | $4,299 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0301 |
| SOWELA Technical Community College Electrical and Power Transmission Installation/Installer, General | Lake Charles, LA | Certificate (1-2 years) | 18 | $4,305 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0301 |
| SOWELA Technical Community College Electrical and Power Transmission Installation/Installer, General | Lake Charles, LA | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 51 | $4,305 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0301 |
| Sol PowerLines | Alexandria, LA | 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.