Missouri
Lineworker programs in Missouri
6 listed power-line worker programs in Missouri, plus BLS pay data for the state and 8 metro areas.
- $89,580Average pay (state, all experience levels)
- $59,900Entry-level / bottom 10%
- $96,360Median pay (state)
- $115,740Top 10% earn over
3,440 jobs in Missouri · 6 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 Missouri
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Missouri | $59,900 | $75,040 | $96,360 | $102,610 | $115,740 | $89,580 | 3,440 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Louis, MO-IL | $63,950 | $76,830 | $103,960 | $115,840 | $120,430 | $97,360 | 910 |
| Kansas City, MO-KS | $58,280 | $74,110 | $101,740 | $114,900 | $122,910 | $94,560 | 980 |
| St. Joseph, MO-KS | $72,190 | $79,270 | $100,340 | $115,540 | $128,750 | $99,650 | 90 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO-IL | $66,330 | $73,730 | $99,650 | $101,420 | $104,740 | $91,580 | 50 |
| Springfield, MO | $69,270 | $83,340 | $98,090 | $103,590 | $108,800 | $94,150 | 160 |
| Joplin, MO-KS | $73,940 | $94,640 | $97,670 | $98,440 | $107,630 | $93,220 | 160 |
| Columbia, MO | $58,730 | $70,690 | $97,390 | $101,140 | $102,660 | $88,280 | 80 |
| Jefferson City, MO | $60,460 | $75,780 | $96,720 | $107,190 | $116,830 | $91,660 | 200 |
Programs
Listed programs in Missouri
Every power-line worker program we matched in Missouri. Schools with published tuition are listed first.
| Program / provider | Location | Type | Graduates 2023-24 | Tuition | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ozarks Technical Community College Lineworker | Springfield, MO | Associate degree | 40 | $4,372–$7,204 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0303 |
| Southern Missouri Technical Institute Electrical and Power Transmission Installation/Installer, General | West Plains, MO | Certificate (1-2 years) | 10 | $17,000 Tuition & fees, largest program (program-year school) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0301 |
| State Fair Community College Electrical and Power Transmission Installation/Installer, General | Sedalia, MO | Associate degree | 0 | $4,272–$7,632 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0301 |
| State Fair Community College Electrical and Power Transmission Installation/Installer, General | Sedalia, MO | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 0 | $4,272–$7,632 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0301 |
| State Technical College of Missouri Lineworker | Linn, MO | Associate degree | 42 | $8,460–$15,120 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0303 |
| Scobee Powerline Construction | Cameron, MO | 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.