Lineworker programs in Pennsylvania
13 listed power-line worker programs in Pennsylvania, plus BLS pay data for the state and 5 metro areas.
- $101,970Average pay (state, all experience levels)
- $64,550Entry-level / bottom 10%
- $106,230Median pay (state)
- $122,510Top 10% earn over
4,150 jobs in Pennsylvania · 13 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 Pennsylvania
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | $64,550 | $92,030 | $106,230 | $117,940 | $122,510 | $101,970 | 4,150 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $64,530 | $99,860 | $119,460 | $122,510 | $126,020 | $107,260 | 1,420 |
| Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ | $76,390 | $96,700 | $107,500 | $118,280 | $120,250 | $102,810 | 300 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $65,150 | $100,120 | $105,590 | $115,230 | $119,160 | $101,310 | 1,030 |
| York-Hanover, PA | $48,770 | $62,680 | $105,340 | $107,530 | $116,650 | $89,630 | 120 |
| Gettysburg, PA | $70,970 | $76,440 | $82,820 | $104,390 | $108,300 | $89,000 | 30 |
Programs
Listed programs in Pennsylvania
Every power-line worker program we matched in Pennsylvania. Schools with published tuition are listed first.
| Program / provider | Location | Type | Graduates 2023-24 | Tuition | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berks Career & Technology Center Electrical and Power Transmission Installers, Other | Leesport, PA | Certificate (1-2 years) | 0 | $10,320 Tuition & fees, largest program (program-year school) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0399 |
| Clearfield County Career and Technology Center Electrical and Power Transmission Installers, Other | Clearfield, PA | Certificate (1-2 years) | 0 | $20,410 Tuition & fees, largest program (program-year school) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0399 |
| Community College of Allegheny County Electrical and Power Transmission Installation/Installer, General | Pittsburgh, PA | Certificate (1-2 years) | 29 | $4,962–$12,943 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0301 |
| Community College of Allegheny County Electrical and Power Transmission Installation/Installer, General | Pittsburgh, PA | Associate degree | 2 | $4,962–$12,943 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0301 |
| Greater Altoona Career & Technology Center Electrical and Power Transmission Installers, Other | Altoona, PA | Certificate (1-2 years) | 1 | $21,360 Tuition & fees, largest program (program-year school) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0399 |
| Indiana County Technology Center Electrical and Power Transmission Installers, Other | Indiana, PA | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 0 | $22,506 Tuition & fees, largest program (program-year school) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0399 |
| Jefferson County Dubois Area Vocational Technical Practical Nursing Program Electrical and Power Transmission Installers, Other | Reynoldsville, PA | Certificate (1-2 years) | 0 | $10,030 Tuition & fees, largest program (program-year school) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0399 |
| Johnson College Electrical and Power Transmission Installers, Other | Scranton, PA | Associate degree | 51 | $22,100 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0399 |
| Lehigh Career & Technical Institute Electrical and Power Transmission Installers, Other | Schnecksville, PA | Certificate (1-2 years) | 0 | $15,285 Tuition & fees, largest program (program-year school) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0399 |
| Reading Area Community College Electrical and Power Transmission Installation/Installer, General | Reading, PA | Associate degree | 0 | $6,630–$12,840 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0301 |
| Somerset County Technology Center Electrical and Power Transmission Installers, Other | Somerset, PA | Certificate (1-2 years) | 0 | $18,500 Tuition & fees, largest program (program-year school) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0399 |
| Westmoreland County Community College Electrical and Power Transmission Installation/Installer, General | Youngwood, PA | Associate degree | 0 | $6,018–$14,424 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0301 |
| Utility Line Services, Inc. | Conshohocken, PA | 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.