Troy, NY
Lineworker programs in Troy
4 listed programs in Troy, with local metro pay data from BLS.
- $110,240Average pay (metro, all experience levels)
- $63,190Entry-level / bottom 10%
- $127,580Median pay (metro)
- $131,550Top 10% earn over
4 listed programs in Troy · 12 in New York. Average = BLS mean across all experience levels, not starting pay. Pay: Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY, BLS OEWS May 2025 estimates, released 2026-05-15.
Programs
Listed programs in Troy
| Program / provider | Type | Graduates 2023-24 | Tuition | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hudson Valley Community College Electrical and Power Transmission Installation/Installer, General | 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 | 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 | 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 | Associate degree | 0 | $6,796–$11,852 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0399 |
BLS wage data
Lineworker pay near Troy
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY | $63,190 | $95,330 | $127,580 | $131,010 | $131,550 | $110,240 | 460 |
| 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 |
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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.