Oregon
Lineworker programs in Oregon
24 listed power-line worker programs in Oregon, plus BLS pay data for the state and 6 metro areas.
- $123,490Average pay (state, all experience levels)
- $77,330Entry-level / bottom 10%
- $131,090Median pay (state)
- $153,860Top 10% earn over
1,640 jobs in Oregon · 24 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 Oregon
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oregon | $77,330 | $106,530 | $131,090 | $139,920 | $153,860 | $123,490 | 1,640 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eugene-Springfield, OR | $97,530 | $128,690 | $140,270 | $151,770 | $151,780 | $131,940 | 120 |
| Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $79,650 | $104,090 | $135,300 | $141,330 | $161,180 | $125,220 | 810 |
| Salem, OR | $58,750 | $99,560 | $134,500 | $136,780 | $157,200 | $118,840 | 180 |
| Bend, OR | $65,620 | $121,910 | $132,010 | $135,990 | $159,820 | $124,480 | 80 |
| Albany, OR | $69,550 | $96,720 | $128,690 | $129,330 | $154,170 | $115,190 | 40 |
| Medford, OR | $60,320 | $93,880 | $128,030 | $128,030 | $148,420 | $113,850 | 50 |
Programs
Listed programs in Oregon
Every power-line worker program we matched in Oregon. Schools with published tuition are listed first.
| Program / provider | Location | Type | Graduates 2023-24 | Tuition | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Mountain Community College Electrical and Power Transmission Installation/Installer, General | Pendleton, OR | Associate degree | 0 | $7,211–$9,956 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0301 |
| Blue Mountain Community College Electrical and Power Transmission Installation/Installer, General | Pendleton, OR | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 0 | $7,211–$9,956 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0301 |
| Chemeketa Community College Electrical and Power Transmission Installation/Installer, General | Salem, OR | Associate degree | 0 | $6,570–$14,265 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0301 |
| Clackamas Community College Electrical and Power Transmission Installation/Installer, General | Oregon City, OR | Certificate (1-2 years) | 0 | $6,525–$14,875 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0301 |
| Clackamas Community College Electrical and Power Transmission Installation/Installer, General | Oregon City, OR | Associate degree | 10 | $6,525–$14,875 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0301 |
| Clackamas Community College Electrical and Power Transmission Installation/Installer, General | Oregon City, OR | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 28 | $6,525–$14,875 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0301 |
| Lane Community College Electrical and Power Transmission Installation/Installer, General | Eugene, OR | Certificate (1-2 years) | 4 | $6,484–$13,576 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0301 |
| Lane Community College Electrical and Power Transmission Installation/Installer, General | Eugene, OR | Associate degree | 6 | $6,484–$13,576 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0301 |
| Lane Community College Electrical and Power Transmission Installation/Installer, General | Eugene, OR | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 16 | $6,484–$13,576 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0301 |
| Linn-Benton Community College Electrical and Power Transmission Installation/Installer, General | Albany, OR | Certificate (1-2 years) | 1 | $7,733–$16,661 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0301 |
| Linn-Benton Community College Electrical and Power Transmission Installation/Installer, General | Albany, OR | Associate degree | 1 | $7,733–$16,661 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0301 |
| Linn-Benton Community College Electrical and Power Transmission Installation/Installer, General | Albany, OR | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 2 | $7,733–$16,661 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0301 |
| Linn-Benton Community College Lineworker | Albany, OR | Certificate (1-2 years) | 1 | $7,733–$16,661 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0303 |
| Linn-Benton Community College Lineworker | Albany, OR | Associate degree | 1 | $7,733–$16,661 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0303 |
| Mt Hood Community College Electrical and Power Transmission Installation/Installer, General | Gresham, OR | Certificate (1-2 years) | 0 | $5,418–$10,134 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0301 |
| Mt Hood Community College Electrical and Power Transmission Installation/Installer, General | Gresham, OR | Associate degree | 13 | $5,418–$10,134 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0301 |
| Mt Hood Community College Electrical and Power Transmission Installation/Installer, General | Gresham, OR | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 3 | $5,418–$10,134 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0301 |
| Portland Community College Electrical and Power Transmission Installation/Installer, General | Portland, OR | Associate degree | 3 | $5,430–$10,830 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0301 |
| Portland Community College Electrical and Power Transmission Installation/Installer, General | Portland, OR | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 0 | $5,430–$10,830 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0301 |
| Rogue Community College Electrical and Power Transmission Installation/Installer, General | Grants Pass, OR | Certificate (1-2 years) | 1 | $5,328–$6,444 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0301 |
| Rogue Community College Electrical and Power Transmission Installation/Installer, General | Grants Pass, OR | Associate degree | 0 | $5,328–$6,444 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0301 |
| Rogue Community College Electrical and Power Transmission Installation/Installer, General | Grants Pass, OR | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 0 | $5,328–$6,444 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0301 |
| Tillamook Bay Community College Electrical and Power Transmission Installation/Installer, General | Tillamook, OR | Certificate (1-2 years) | 0 | $5,112 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0301 |
| Tillamook Bay Community College Electrical and Power Transmission Installation/Installer, General | Tillamook, OR | Associate degree | 0 | $5,112 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0301 |
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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.