Washington
Lineworker programs in Washington
9 listed power-line worker programs in Washington, plus BLS pay data for the state and 9 metro areas.
- $122,100Average pay (state, all experience levels)
- $80,640Entry-level / bottom 10%
- $133,060Median pay (state)
- $147,810Top 10% earn over
2,340 jobs in Washington · 9 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 Washington
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | $80,640 | $107,620 | $133,060 | $136,850 | $147,810 | $122,100 | 2,340 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA | $101,590 | $127,200 | $135,450 | $148,710 | $152,380 | $131,820 | 50 |
| Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $79,650 | $104,090 | $135,300 | $141,330 | $161,180 | $125,220 | 810 |
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $74,570 | $103,260 | $134,150 | $140,330 | $151,820 | $122,110 | 1,010 |
| Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA | $88,130 | $109,260 | $127,490 | $133,450 | $135,450 | $120,500 | 210 |
| Lewiston, ID-WA | $75,190 | $102,720 | $126,860 | $128,090 | $135,450 | $115,060 | 30 |
| Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA | $94,710 | $100,900 | $124,110 | $133,580 | $133,580 | $119,340 | 100 |
| Longview-Kelso, WA | $89,380 | $122,240 | $122,240 | $129,920 | $135,450 | $120,680 | 60 |
| Yakima, WA | $50,860 | $81,700 | $119,850 | $134,670 | $134,670 | $104,520 | 30 |
| Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA | $68,910 | $80,640 | $86,740 | $134,610 | $134,730 | $100,680 | 60 |
Programs
Listed programs in Washington
Every power-line worker program we matched in Washington. Schools with published tuition are listed first.
| Program / provider | Location | Type | Graduates 2023-24 | Tuition | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grays Harbor College Lineworker | Aberdeen, WA | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 7 | $5,756–$12,067 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0303 |
| Spokane Community College Electrical and Power Transmission Installation/Installer, General | Spokane, WA | Certificate (1-2 years) | 0 | $5,625–$7,073 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0301 |
| Spokane Community College Electrical and Power Transmission Installation/Installer, General | Spokane, WA | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 0 | $5,625–$7,073 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0301 |
| City of Blaine Lineman Apprenticeship | Blaine, WA | Registered apprenticeship sponsor | n/a | Contact program | DOL Office of Apprenticeship |
| City of Sumas Lineman Apprenticeship Committee | Sumas, WA | Registered apprenticeship sponsor | n/a | Contact program | DOL Office of Apprenticeship |
| McCleary Light Power Lineman Apprenticeship | McCleary, WA | Registered apprenticeship sponsor | n/a | Contact program | DOL Office of Apprenticeship |
| Northwest Line Construction Industry JATC | Battle Ground, WA | Registered apprenticeship sponsor | n/a | Contact program | DOL Office of Apprenticeship |
| Tanner Electric Cooperative Lineman Apprenticeship Committee | North Bend, WA | Registered apprenticeship sponsor | n/a | Contact program | DOL Office of Apprenticeship |
| Maslonka Powerline Services | Spokane, WA | 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.