Omaha, NE
Lineworker programs in Omaha
2 listed programs in Omaha, with local metro pay data from BLS.
- $93,660Average pay (metro, all experience levels)
- $60,390Entry-level / bottom 10%
- $101,960Median pay (metro)
- $118,230Top 10% earn over
2 listed programs in Omaha · 7 in Nebraska. Average = BLS mean across all experience levels, not starting pay. Pay: Omaha, NE-IA, BLS OEWS May 2025 estimates, released 2026-05-15.
Programs
Listed programs in Omaha
| Program / provider | Type | Graduates 2023-24 | Tuition | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metropolitan Community College Area Electrical and Power Transmission Installation/Installer, General | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 2 | $3,420–$5,018 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0301 |
| Metropolitan Community College Area Lineworker | Associate degree | 44 | $3,420–$5,018 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0303 |
BLS wage data
Lineworker pay near Omaha
Metro-area wages from the BLS OEWS May 2025 estimates, released 2026-05-15.
| Area | 10th pct | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | 90th pct | Mean | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Omaha, NE-IA | $60,390 | $81,970 | $101,960 | $108,620 | $118,230 | $93,660 | 370 |
| Nebraska | $52,930 | $71,810 | $92,150 | $108,570 | $118,040 | $87,800 | 1,490 |
| United States | $51,470 | $67,270 | $95,320 | $109,740 | $128,690 | $91,970 | 131,070 |
Related resources
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Lineworker career path for veteransMilitary experience, pre-apprenticeship and utility hiring. · MilitaryToTrades.comGI Bill-approved electrical programsElectrical schools that accept VA education benefits. · VeteranTradeSchools.comAll registered apprenticeships in NebraskaThe full DOL sponsor list for the state. · RegisteredTradeSchools.com
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.