--- title: "Lineworker Programs in Pennsylvania: Pay & Tuition" canonical: https://highpayingtrades.com/trades/lineworker/pennsylvania/ description: "Lineworker pay in Pennsylvania: BLS average $101,970 (all experience levels), median $106,230, bottom 10% $64,550. 13 listed programs." updated: 2026-11-03 wage_source: "BLS OEWS May 2025 estimates, released 2026-05-15" --- 1. [Home](https://highpayingtrades.com/) 2. [Trades](https://highpayingtrades.com/trades/) 3. [Lineworker](https://highpayingtrades.com/trades/lineworker/) 4. Pennsylvania Pennsylvania # Lineworker programs in *Pennsylvania* 13 listed power-line worker programs in Pennsylvania, plus BLS pay data for the state and 5 metro areas. - **$101,970** Average pay (state, all experience levels) - **$64,550** Entry-level / bottom 10% - **$106,230** Median pay (state) - **$122,510** Top 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 - [Pittsburgh 2](https://highpayingtrades.com/trades/lineworker/pennsylvania/pittsburgh/) - [Altoona 1](https://highpayingtrades.com/trades/lineworker/pennsylvania/altoona/) - [Clearfield 1](https://highpayingtrades.com/trades/lineworker/pennsylvania/clearfield/) - [Conshohocken 1](https://highpayingtrades.com/trades/lineworker/pennsylvania/conshohocken/) - [Indiana 1](https://highpayingtrades.com/trades/lineworker/pennsylvania/indiana/) - [Leesport 1](https://highpayingtrades.com/trades/lineworker/pennsylvania/leesport/) - [Reading 1](https://highpayingtrades.com/trades/lineworker/pennsylvania/reading/) - [Reynoldsville 1](https://highpayingtrades.com/trades/lineworker/pennsylvania/reynoldsville/) 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 | Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 estimates, released 2026-05-15. ### 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 | Metropolitan area estimates, BLS OEWS May 2025 estimates, released 2026-05-15. Only areas BLS published are shown. 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](https://www.berkscareer.com/ACE) 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](https://ccctc.edu/) 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](https://www.ccac.edu/) 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](https://www.ccac.edu/) 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](https://www.gactc.edu/) 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](https://www.ictc.edu/) 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](https://www.jefftech.us/) 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](https://www.johnson.edu/) 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](https://www.lcti.org/adulted) 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](https://www.racc.edu/) 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](https://sctc.net/) 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](https://westmoreland.edu/) 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 | Schools: NCES IPEDS Completions 2023-24, matched by 6-digit CIP code; “Graduates 2023-24” is the number of first-major certificates or associate degrees the school awarded in that program from July 2023 to June 2024 (IPEDS). Tuition: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (updated 2026-10-15), matched by IPEDS unit ID; it is the published figure, not a quote. Apprenticeship sponsors: DOL Office of Apprenticeship partner file (retrieved 2026-10-29); apprenticeships are typically paid, so no tuition is listed — contact the program. ### Browse by city - [Pittsburgh 2](https://highpayingtrades.com/trades/lineworker/pennsylvania/pittsburgh/) - [Altoona 1](https://highpayingtrades.com/trades/lineworker/pennsylvania/altoona/) - [Clearfield 1](https://highpayingtrades.com/trades/lineworker/pennsylvania/clearfield/) - [Conshohocken 1](https://highpayingtrades.com/trades/lineworker/pennsylvania/conshohocken/) - [Indiana 1](https://highpayingtrades.com/trades/lineworker/pennsylvania/indiana/) - [Leesport 1](https://highpayingtrades.com/trades/lineworker/pennsylvania/leesport/) - [Reading 1](https://highpayingtrades.com/trades/lineworker/pennsylvania/reading/) - [Reynoldsville 1](https://highpayingtrades.com/trades/lineworker/pennsylvania/reynoldsville/) - [Schnecksville 1](https://highpayingtrades.com/trades/lineworker/pennsylvania/schnecksville/) - [Scranton 1](https://highpayingtrades.com/trades/lineworker/pennsylvania/scranton/) - [Somerset 1](https://highpayingtrades.com/trades/lineworker/pennsylvania/somerset/) - [Youngwood 1](https://highpayingtrades.com/trades/lineworker/pennsylvania/youngwood/) Related resources ## Keep researching [**Lineworker career path for veterans** Military experience, pre-apprenticeship and utility hiring. · MilitaryToTrades.com](https://militarytotrades.com/careers/lineworker/) [**GI Bill-approved electrical programs** Electrical schools that accept VA education benefits. · VeteranTradeSchools.com](https://veterantradeschools.com/electrician/) [**All registered apprenticeships in Pennsylvania** The full DOL sponsor list for the state. · RegisteredTradeSchools.com](https://registeredtradeschools.com/apprenticeships/pa/) ## 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](https://www.bls.gov/news.release/archives/ocwage_05152026.htm); [data tables](https://www.bls.gov/oes/tables.htm)). 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](https://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/49-9051.00), 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](https://www.apprenticeship.gov/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](https://nces.ed.gov/ipeds/datacenter/data/C2024_A.zip); [CIP-SOC crosswalk](https://nces.ed.gov/ipeds/cipcode/Files/CIP2020_SOC2018_Crosswalk.xlsx)). - **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](https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/data/)). 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. --- Canonical HTML: https://highpayingtrades.com/trades/lineworker/pennsylvania/ Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates, released 2026-05-15 (https://www.bls.gov/news.release/archives/ocwage_05152026.htm). Programs: NCES IPEDS 2023-24 completions; DOL Office of Apprenticeship. Tuition: College Scorecard.