Lineworker programs in Virginia
1 listed power-line worker program in Virginia, plus BLS pay data for the state and 6 metro areas.
- $78,430Average pay (state, all experience levels)
- $49,520Entry-level / bottom 10%
- $76,590Median pay (state)
- $106,860Top 10% earn over
2,920 jobs in Virginia · 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 Virginia
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia | $49,520 | $60,740 | $76,590 | $100,460 | $106,860 | $78,430 | 2,920 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | $59,000 | $74,300 | $95,480 | $115,770 | $124,630 | $92,700 | 1,530 |
| Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA | $45,320 | $62,460 | $84,840 | $104,280 | $104,280 | $81,510 | 50 |
| Staunton-Stuarts Draft, VA | $47,690 | $59,090 | $79,780 | $101,340 | $103,890 | $79,440 | 60 |
| Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA | $56,110 | $63,580 | $78,860 | $96,180 | $100,900 | $80,960 | 110 |
| Richmond, VA | $50,920 | $60,410 | $78,110 | $100,480 | $105,600 | $78,200 | 490 |
| Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | $49,170 | $60,370 | $68,350 | $86,700 | $100,520 | $73,250 | 420 |
Programs
Listed programs in Virginia
Every power-line worker program we matched in Virginia. Schools with published tuition are listed first.
| Program / provider | Location | Type | Graduates 2023-24 | Tuition | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Finish Line Construction, Inc. | Fredericksburg, VA | 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.