Tennessee
Lineworker programs in Tennessee
1 listed power-line worker program in Tennessee, plus BLS pay data for the state and 10 metro areas.
- $82,970Average pay (state, all experience levels)
- $58,240Entry-level / bottom 10%
- $83,660Median pay (state)
- $105,000Top 10% earn over
3,900 jobs in Tennessee · 1 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 Tennessee
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tennessee | $58,240 | $66,190 | $83,660 | $96,980 | $105,000 | $82,970 | 3,900 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Knoxville, TN | $58,680 | $77,640 | $99,780 | $105,000 | $105,650 | $90,110 | 440 |
| Memphis, TN-MS-AR | $61,700 | $66,660 | $97,150 | $108,330 | $116,770 | $89,240 | 340 |
| Johnson City, TN | $57,010 | $79,080 | $96,530 | $96,530 | $96,530 | $87,820 | 40 |
| Cleveland, TN | $54,510 | $78,060 | $93,910 | $100,500 | $100,500 | $87,420 | 60 |
| Morristown, TN | $58,750 | $75,660 | $92,250 | $92,250 | $100,310 | $82,980 | 50 |
| Clarksville, TN-KY | $49,380 | $63,240 | $83,760 | $95,380 | $100,220 | $78,550 | 140 |
| Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN | $50,930 | $66,190 | $83,230 | $96,980 | $103,390 | $82,900 | 1,260 |
| Jackson, TN | $53,970 | $63,370 | $80,940 | $95,870 | $100,380 | $81,300 | 110 |
| Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA | $56,110 | $63,580 | $78,860 | $96,180 | $100,900 | $80,960 | 110 |
| Chattanooga, TN-GA | $59,000 | $61,880 | $78,240 | $89,710 | $98,800 | $79,310 | 550 |
Programs
Listed programs in Tennessee
Every power-line worker program we matched in Tennessee. Schools with published tuition are listed first.
| Program / provider | Location | Type | Graduates 2023-24 | Tuition | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Oneida-Huntsville Electrical and Power Transmission Installation/Installer, General | Huntsville, TN | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 71 | $4,247 Tuition & fees, largest program (program-year school) | 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.