Minnesota
Lineworker programs in Minnesota
16 listed power-line worker programs in Minnesota, plus BLS pay data for the state and 9 metro areas.
- $101,860Average pay (state, all experience levels)
- $78,390Entry-level / bottom 10%
- $104,180Median pay (state)
- $122,110Top 10% earn over
2,190 jobs in Minnesota · 16 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 Minnesota
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | $78,390 | $90,730 | $104,180 | $115,740 | $122,110 | $101,860 | 2,190 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Forks, ND-MN | $91,980 | $104,300 | $113,700 | $121,540 | $121,540 | $111,050 | 70 |
| La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN | $91,740 | $102,840 | $107,420 | $113,230 | $117,380 | $105,710 | 110 |
| Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $85,000 | $102,620 | $106,840 | $121,140 | $122,330 | $106,590 | 1,130 |
| Rochester, MN | $86,900 | $99,600 | $105,440 | $114,770 | $118,960 | $104,090 | 80 |
| Fargo, ND-MN | $60,850 | $60,860 | $104,920 | $113,380 | $121,070 | $95,140 | 100 |
| Sioux Falls, SD-MN | $64,980 | $91,550 | $102,600 | $104,040 | $110,980 | $95,910 | 130 |
| Duluth, MN-WI | $74,210 | $82,370 | $101,660 | $107,960 | $114,740 | $96,420 | 170 |
| St. Cloud, MN | $78,270 | $80,470 | $99,470 | $99,970 | $116,100 | $94,870 | 80 |
| Mankato, MN | $79,960 | $96,450 | $99,170 | $112,650 | $115,850 | $100,880 | 40 |
Programs
Listed programs in Minnesota
Every power-line worker program we matched in Minnesota. Schools with published tuition are listed first.
| Program / provider | Location | Type | Graduates 2023-24 | Tuition | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dakota County Technical College Lineworker | Rosemount, MN | Certificate (1-2 years) | 36 | $6,909 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0303 |
| Dakota County Technical College Lineworker | Rosemount, MN | Associate degree | 15 | $6,909 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0303 |
| Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College Electrical and Power Transmission Installation/Installer, General | Cloquet, MN | Associate degree | 2 | $6,222 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0301 |
| Minnesota State Community and Technical College Lineworker | Fergus Falls, MN | Certificate (1-2 years) | 54 | $6,124 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0303 |
| Minnesota State Community and Technical College Lineworker | Fergus Falls, MN | Associate degree | 28 | $6,124 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0303 |
| Minnesota West Community and Technical College Electrical and Power Transmission Installation/Installer, General | Granite Falls, MN | Associate degree | 1 | $6,741 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0301 |
| Minnesota West Community and Technical College Electrical and Power Transmission Installation/Installer, General | Granite Falls, MN | Certificate (2-4 years) | 0 | $6,741 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0301 |
| Minnesota West Community and Technical College Lineworker | Granite Falls, MN | Certificate (1-2 years) | 28 | $6,741 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0303 |
| Minnesota West Community and Technical College Lineworker | Granite Falls, MN | Associate degree | 4 | $6,741 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0303 |
| Minnesota West Community and Technical College Lineworker | Granite Falls, MN | Certificate (2-4 years) | 0 | $6,741 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0303 |
| Minnesota West Community and Technical College Electrical and Power Transmission Installers, Other | Granite Falls, MN | Certificate (1-2 years) | 0 | $6,741 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0399 |
| Minnesota West Community and Technical College Electrical and Power Transmission Installers, Other | Granite Falls, MN | Associate degree | 1 | $6,741 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0399 |
| Minnesota West Community and Technical College Electrical and Power Transmission Installers, Other | Granite Falls, MN | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 0 | $6,741 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0399 |
| Riverland Community College Electrical and Power Transmission Installers, Other | Austin, MN | Certificate (2-4 years) | 0 | $6,576 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0399 |
| Riverland Community College Electrical and Power Transmission Installers, Other | Austin, MN | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 0 | $6,576 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0399 |
| Karian Peterson Powerline Contracting | Granite Falls, MN | 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.