Ohio
Lineworker programs in Ohio
16 listed power-line worker programs in Ohio, plus BLS pay data for the state and 10 metro areas.
- $88,330Average pay (state, all experience levels)
- $58,840Entry-level / bottom 10%
- $93,150Median pay (state)
- $111,760Top 10% earn over
4,260 jobs in Ohio · 16 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 Ohio
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio | $58,840 | $73,510 | $93,150 | $104,200 | $111,760 | $88,330 | 4,260 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canton-Massillon, OH | $64,880 | $77,060 | $109,300 | $111,480 | $111,480 | $96,690 | 90 |
| Wheeling, WV-OH | $60,940 | $75,000 | $108,060 | $108,430 | $119,090 | $95,820 | 140 |
| Akron, OH | $65,530 | $83,590 | $96,340 | $102,770 | $115,930 | $91,640 | 240 |
| Youngstown-Warren, OH | $61,820 | $78,960 | $95,490 | $101,800 | $112,580 | $93,150 | 110 |
| Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $60,860 | $77,000 | $93,150 | $106,560 | $119,070 | $91,240 | 730 |
| Cleveland, OH | $62,080 | $76,980 | $91,120 | $104,400 | $111,370 | $89,220 | 440 |
| Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH | $66,590 | $76,920 | $90,290 | $105,530 | $106,050 | $90,240 | 200 |
| Toledo, OH | $57,820 | $61,870 | $83,870 | $104,310 | $107,360 | $84,480 | 210 |
| Columbus, OH | $50,820 | $61,860 | $81,760 | $101,990 | $110,300 | $83,980 | 1,260 |
| Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH | $46,510 | $60,460 | $79,810 | $102,990 | $109,350 | $80,300 | 290 |
Programs
Listed programs in Ohio
Every power-line worker program we matched in Ohio. Schools with published tuition are listed first.
| Program / provider | Location | Type | Graduates 2023-24 | Tuition | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashtabula County Technical and Career Campus Electrical and Power Transmission Installers, Other | Jefferson, OH | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 18 | $14,500 Tuition & fees, largest program (program-year school) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0399 |
| Buckeye Hills Career Center Lineworker | Rio Grande, OH | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 7 | $15,202 Tuition & fees, largest program (program-year school) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0303 |
| Buckeye Joint Vocational School Lineworker | New Philadelphia, OH | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 11 | $11,850 Tuition & fees, largest program (program-year school) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0303 |
| Career and Technology Education Centers of Licking County Lineworker | Newark, OH | Certificate (1-2 years) | 11 | $852 Tuition & fees, largest program (program-year school) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0303 |
| Cuyahoga Valley Career Center Lineworker | Brecksville, OH | Certificate (under 12 weeks) | 12 | $14,500 Tuition & fees, largest program (program-year school) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0303 |
| Lorain County Community College Electrical and Power Transmission Installation/Installer, General | Elyria, OH | Associate degree | 0 | $4,525–$9,120 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0301 |
| Marion Technical College Lineworker | Marion, OH | Certificate (1-2 years) | 20 | $6,397–$10,687 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0303 |
| Marion Technical College Lineworker | Marion, OH | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 0 | $6,397–$10,687 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0303 |
| Mid-EastCTC-Adult Education Lineworker | Zanesville, OH | Certificate (1-2 years) | 15 | $5,500 Tuition & fees, largest program (program-year school) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0303 |
| Pickaway Ross Joint Vocational School District Lineworker | Chillicothe, OH | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 12 | $13,736 Tuition & fees, largest program (program-year school) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0303 |
| Scioto County Career Technical Center Lineworker | Lucasville, OH | Certificate (1-2 years) | 10 | $13,934 Tuition & fees, largest program (program-year school) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0303 |
| Terra State Community College Lineworker | Fremont, OH | Certificate (1-2 years) | 0 | $6,306–$9,018 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0303 |
| Vanguard-Sentinel Adult Career and Technology Center Lineworker | Fremont, OH | Certificate (under 12 weeks) | 0 | $8,100 Tuition & fees, largest program (program-year school) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0303 |
| Warren County Career Center Lineworker | Lebanon, OH | Certificate (1-2 years) | 32 | $12,800 Tuition & fees, largest program (program-year school) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0303 |
| Central Ohio Lineworker Training | MT Gilead, OH | Registered apprenticeship sponsor | n/a | Contact program | DOL Office of Apprenticeship |
| Central Ohio Lineworker Training | Columbus, OH | 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.