Columbus, OH
Lineworker programs in Columbus
1 listed program in Columbus, with local metro pay data from BLS.
- $83,980Average pay (metro, all experience levels)
- $50,820Entry-level / bottom 10%
- $81,760Median pay (metro)
- $110,300Top 10% earn over
1 listed program in Columbus · 16 in Ohio. Average = BLS mean across all experience levels, not starting pay. Pay: Columbus, OH, BLS OEWS May 2025 estimates, released 2026-05-15.
Programs
Listed programs in Columbus
| Program / provider | Type | Graduates 2023-24 | Tuition | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Ohio Lineworker Training | Registered apprenticeship sponsor | n/a | Contact program | DOL Office of Apprenticeship |
BLS wage data
Lineworker pay near Columbus
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus, OH | $50,820 | $61,860 | $81,760 | $101,990 | $110,300 | $83,980 | 1,260 |
| 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 |
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 OhioThe 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.