New Jersey
Lineworker programs in New Jersey
3 listed power-line worker programs in New Jersey, plus BLS pay data for the state and 4 metro areas.
- $109,390Average pay (state, all experience levels)
- $81,470Entry-level / bottom 10%
- $121,580Median pay (state)
- $126,350Top 10% earn over
1,310 jobs in New Jersey · 3 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 New Jersey
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | $81,470 | $99,860 | $121,580 | $123,740 | $126,350 | $109,390 | 1,310 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $58,540 | $84,850 | $122,480 | $137,340 | $148,740 | $110,670 | 3,850 |
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $64,530 | $99,860 | $119,460 | $122,510 | $126,020 | $107,260 | 1,420 |
| Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ | $78,590 | $107,080 | $109,220 | $131,680 | $131,680 | $109,910 | 40 |
| Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ | $76,390 | $96,700 | $107,500 | $118,280 | $120,250 | $102,810 | 300 |
Programs
Listed programs in New Jersey
Every power-line worker program we matched in New Jersey. Schools with published tuition are listed first.
| Program / provider | Location | Type | Graduates 2023-24 | Tuition | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brookdale Community College Lineworker | Lincroft, NJ | Associate degree | 0 | $6,863–$10,733 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0303 |
| Raritan Valley Community College Lineworker | Branchburg, NJ | Associate degree | 0 | $5,955–$7,875 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0303 |
| Sussex County Community College Lineworker | Newton, NJ | Certificate (1-2 years) | 13 | $5,544–$9,024 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0303 |
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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.