New York
Lineworker programs in New York
12 listed power-line worker programs in New York, plus BLS pay data for the state and 9 metro areas.
- $108,030Average pay (state, all experience levels)
- $58,740Entry-level / bottom 10%
- $121,280Median pay (state)
- $141,160Top 10% earn over
5,840 jobs in New York · 12 listed programs. Average = BLS mean across all experience levels, not starting pay. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 estimates, released 2026-05-15.
BLS wage data
Lineworker pay in New York
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 York | $58,740 | $82,560 | $121,280 | $134,320 | $141,160 | $108,030 | 5,840 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY | $71,500 | $102,360 | $135,400 | $135,460 | $137,900 | $120,740 | 240 |
| Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY | $63,190 | $95,330 | $127,580 | $131,010 | $131,550 | $110,240 | 460 |
| Binghamton, NY | $81,270 | $99,960 | $127,170 | $133,730 | $133,730 | $115,030 | 100 |
| Syracuse, NY | $76,060 | $98,890 | $124,970 | $130,640 | $131,650 | $111,230 | 250 |
| Utica-Rome, NY | $61,740 | $92,470 | $123,700 | $126,450 | $127,230 | $105,580 | 120 |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $58,540 | $84,850 | $122,480 | $137,340 | $148,740 | $110,670 | 3,850 |
| Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY | $66,620 | $88,750 | $109,350 | $127,430 | $130,780 | $105,990 | 270 |
| Rochester, NY | $58,770 | $61,990 | $105,110 | $126,350 | $127,750 | $98,570 | 310 |
| Watertown-Fort Drum, NY | $67,520 | $80,550 | $104,410 | $121,430 | $134,290 | $103,280 | 50 |
Programs
Listed programs in New York
Every power-line worker program we matched in New York. Schools with published tuition are listed first.
| Program / provider | Location | Type | Graduates 2023-24 | Tuition | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berk Trade and Business School Electrical and Power Transmission Installation/Installer, General | Long Island City, NY | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 136 | $13,200 Tuition & fees, largest program (program-year school) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0301 |
| Erie Community College Lineworker | Buffalo, NY | Certificate (1-2 years) | 0 | $6,100–$11,300 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0303 |
| Hudson Valley Community College Electrical and Power Transmission Installation/Installer, General | Troy, NY | Certificate (1-2 years) | 0 | $6,796–$11,852 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0301 |
| Hudson Valley Community College Electrical and Power Transmission Installation/Installer, General | Troy, NY | Associate degree | 79 | $6,796–$11,852 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0301 |
| Hudson Valley Community College Lineworker | Troy, NY | Certificate (1-2 years) | 6 | $6,796–$11,852 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0303 |
| Hudson Valley Community College Electrical and Power Transmission Installers, Other | Troy, NY | Associate degree | 0 | $6,796–$11,852 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0399 |
| Niagara County Community College Electrical and Power Transmission Installation/Installer, General | Sanborn, NY | Certificate (1-2 years) | 0 | $6,990–$12,222 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0301 |
| SUNY College of Technology at Alfred Electrical and Power Transmission Installation/Installer, General | Alfred, NY | Associate degree | 105 | $8,892–$16,837 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0301 |
| SUNY College of Technology at Canton Electrical and Power Transmission Installation/Installer, General | Canton, NY | Certificate (1-2 years) | 13 | $8,742–$13,572 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0301 |
| SUNY College of Technology at Delhi Electrical and Power Transmission Installation/Installer, General | Delhi, NY | Certificate (1-2 years) | 4 | $8,802–$12,792 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0301 |
| SUNY College of Technology at Delhi Electrical and Power Transmission Installation/Installer, General | Delhi, NY | Associate degree | 6 | $8,802–$12,792 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0301 |
| SUNY College of Technology at Delhi Lineworker | Delhi, NY | Associate degree | 9 | $8,802–$12,792 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.