Michigan
Lineworker programs in Michigan
13 listed power-line worker programs in Michigan, plus BLS pay data for the state and 5 metro areas.
- $103,680Average pay (state, all experience levels)
- $65,480Entry-level / bottom 10%
- $106,890Median pay (state)
- $131,570Top 10% earn over
2,800 jobs in Michigan · 13 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 Michigan
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michigan | $65,480 | $85,050 | $106,890 | $125,050 | $131,570 | $103,680 | 2,800 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Traverse City, MI | $83,710 | $94,620 | $108,970 | $119,840 | $127,660 | $107,890 | 60 |
| Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $63,670 | $82,740 | $104,360 | $125,050 | $130,120 | $102,480 | 860 |
| Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI | $66,710 | $94,710 | $104,030 | $131,630 | $131,630 | $104,330 | 170 |
| South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI | $76,390 | $99,880 | $103,790 | $125,230 | $125,230 | $105,370 | 130 |
| Niles, MI | $65,240 | $86,110 | $99,850 | $113,940 | $123,430 | $97,390 | 60 |
Programs
Listed programs in Michigan
Every power-line worker program we matched in Michigan. Schools with published tuition are listed first.
| Program / provider | Location | Type | Graduates 2023-24 | Tuition | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alpena Community College Lineworker | Alpena, MI | Certificate (1-2 years) | 55 | $5,430–$8,250 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0303 |
| Alpena Community College Lineworker | Alpena, MI | Associate degree | 44 | $5,430–$8,250 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0303 |
| Jackson College Lineworker | Jackson, MI | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 11 | $7,680–$10,650 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0303 |
| Lake Michigan College Lineworker | Benton Harbor, MI | Associate degree | 0 | $4,488 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0303 |
| Lansing Community College Electrical and Power Transmission Installation/Installer, General | Lansing, MI | Certificate (1-2 years) | 0 | $4,100–$11,300 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0301 |
| Lansing Community College Electrical and Power Transmission Installation/Installer, General | Lansing, MI | Associate degree | 0 | $4,100–$11,300 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0301 |
| Lansing Community College Electrical and Power Transmission Installation/Installer, General | Lansing, MI | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 3 | $4,100–$11,300 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0301 |
| Lansing Community College Lineworker | Lansing, MI | Certificate (1-2 years) | 17 | $4,100–$11,300 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0303 |
| Lansing Community College Lineworker | Lansing, MI | Associate degree | 1 | $4,100–$11,300 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0303 |
| Northern Michigan University Lineworker | Marquette, MI | Certificate (1-2 years) | 35 | $15,012–$20,508 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0303 |
| Northwestern Michigan College Electrical and Power Transmission Installation/Installer, General | Traverse City, MI | Certificate (1-2 years) | 2 | $6,073–$13,995 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0301 |
| Northwestern Michigan College Electrical and Power Transmission Installation/Installer, General | Traverse City, MI | Associate degree | 2 | $6,073–$13,995 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0301 |
| Northwestern Michigan College Electrical and Power Transmission Installation/Installer, General | Traverse City, MI | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 0 | $6,073–$13,995 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0301 |
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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.