Lineworker programs in Maine
1 listed power-line worker program in Maine, plus BLS pay data for the state and 3 metro areas.
- $86,320Average pay (state, all experience levels)
- $52,190Entry-level / bottom 10%
- $83,090Median pay (state)
- $121,950Top 10% earn over
1,160 jobs in Maine · 1 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 Maine
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maine | $52,190 | $63,440 | $83,090 | $103,640 | $121,950 | $86,320 | 1,160 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangor, ME | $59,080 | $73,330 | $98,230 | $98,230 | $117,890 | $89,470 | 120 |
| Portland-South Portland, ME | $60,890 | $60,890 | $78,100 | $103,640 | $110,960 | $83,930 | 280 |
| Lewiston-Auburn, ME | $58,200 | $58,210 | $77,120 | $105,590 | $105,590 | $81,530 | 50 |
Programs
Listed programs in Maine
Every power-line worker program we matched in Maine. Schools with published tuition are listed first.
| Program / provider | Location | Type | Graduates 2023-24 | Tuition | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kennebec Valley Community College Lineworker | Fairfield, ME | Certificate (1-2 years) | 23 | $4,156–$7,036 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.