Mississippi
Lineworker programs in Mississippi
10 listed power-line worker programs in Mississippi, plus BLS pay data for the state and 4 metro areas.
- $71,580Average pay (state, all experience levels)
- $45,620Entry-level / bottom 10%
- $75,890Median pay (state)
- $98,200Top 10% earn over
2,290 jobs in Mississippi · 10 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 Mississippi
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mississippi | $45,620 | $50,480 | $75,890 | $91,530 | $98,200 | $71,580 | 2,290 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis, TN-MS-AR | $61,700 | $66,660 | $97,150 | $108,330 | $116,770 | $89,240 | 340 |
| Hattiesburg, MS | $60,410 | $73,570 | $89,480 | $93,560 | $97,970 | $82,800 | 70 |
| Gulfport-Biloxi, MS | $39,580 | $50,430 | $65,960 | $91,060 | $99,960 | $69,600 | 290 |
| Jackson, MS | $47,320 | $50,050 | $64,760 | $95,790 | $99,320 | $71,040 | 530 |
Programs
Listed programs in Mississippi
Every power-line worker program we matched in Mississippi. Schools with published tuition are listed first.
| Program / provider | Location | Type | Graduates 2023-24 | Tuition | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Mississippi Community College Electrical and Power Transmission Installation/Installer, General | Scooba, MS | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 26 | $4,170–$7,870 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0301 |
| Jones County Junior College Electrical and Power Transmission Installation/Installer, General | Ellisville, MS | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 7 | $4,885–$6,885 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0301 |
| Meridian Community College Electrical and Power Transmission Installation/Installer, General | Meridian, MS | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 27 | $4,362–$6,842 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0301 |
| Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College Electrical and Power Transmission Installation/Installer, General | Perkinston, MS | Certificate (1-2 years) | 21 | $4,250–$5,250 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0301 |
| Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College Electrical and Power Transmission Installation/Installer, General | Perkinston, MS | Associate degree | 0 | $4,250–$5,250 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0301 |
| Northwest Mississippi Community College Lineworker | Senatobia, MS | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 29 | $3,940 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0303 |
| Pearl River Community College Electrical and Power Transmission Installation/Installer, General | Poplarville, MS | Certificate (1-2 years) | 3 | $3,800–$6,200 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0301 |
| Pearl River Community College Electrical and Power Transmission Installation/Installer, General | Poplarville, MS | Associate degree | 7 | $3,800–$6,200 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0301 |
| Southwest Mississippi Community College Electrical and Power Transmission Installation/Installer, General | Summit, MS | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 10 | $4,160–$6,860 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0301 |
| Utility Lines Construction Services | Perkinston, MS | 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.