Wisconsin
Lineworker programs in Wisconsin
9 listed power-line worker programs in Wisconsin, plus BLS pay data for the state and 11 metro areas.
- $96,350Average pay (state, all experience levels)
- $58,330Entry-level / bottom 10%
- $105,820Median pay (state)
- $119,850Top 10% earn over
2,520 jobs in Wisconsin · 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 Wisconsin
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin | $58,330 | $82,150 | $105,820 | $112,150 | $119,850 | $96,350 | 2,520 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $63,390 | $106,770 | $109,000 | $119,850 | $121,140 | $104,720 | 530 |
| Green Bay, WI | $58,710 | $102,130 | $108,000 | $116,360 | $117,800 | $100,130 | 130 |
| La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN | $91,740 | $102,840 | $107,420 | $113,230 | $117,380 | $105,710 | 110 |
| Appleton, WI | $50,510 | $84,690 | $107,370 | $107,940 | $115,490 | $94,860 | 160 |
| Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $85,000 | $102,620 | $106,840 | $121,140 | $122,330 | $106,590 | 1,130 |
| Fond du Lac, WI | $74,930 | $84,400 | $104,220 | $113,600 | $113,600 | $95,300 | 30 |
| Madison, WI | $47,600 | $76,640 | $104,220 | $118,340 | $121,000 | $94,710 | 360 |
| Janesville-Beloit, WI | $51,310 | $81,550 | $103,560 | $106,310 | $116,280 | $94,680 | 60 |
| Oshkosh-Neenah, WI | $45,630 | $59,070 | $103,550 | $108,520 | $120,640 | $88,220 | 40 |
| Duluth, MN-WI | $74,210 | $82,370 | $101,660 | $107,960 | $114,740 | $96,420 | 170 |
| Sheboygan, WI | $45,830 | $73,540 | $94,520 | $109,140 | $118,700 | $91,140 | 70 |
Programs
Listed programs in Wisconsin
Every power-line worker program we matched in Wisconsin. Schools with published tuition are listed first.
| Program / provider | Location | Type | Graduates 2023-24 | Tuition | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blackhawk Technical College Lineworker | Janesville, WI | Certificate (1-2 years) | 15 | $4,361–$6,196 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0303 |
| Chippewa Valley Technical College Lineworker | Eau Claire, WI | Certificate (1-2 years) | 33 | $4,953–$7,245 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0303 |
| Chippewa Valley Technical College Lineworker | Eau Claire, WI | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 0 | $4,953–$7,245 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0303 |
| Mid-State Technical College Electrical and Power Transmission Installers, Other | Wisconsin Rapids, WI | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 0 | $4,828–$6,900 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0399 |
| Milwaukee Area Technical College Lineworker | Milwaukee, WI | Certificate (1-2 years) | 20 | $5,360–$7,652 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0303 |
| Moraine Park Technical College Lineworker | Fond du Lac, WI | Certificate (1-2 years) | 32 | $4,932–$7,243 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0303 |
| Northcentral Technical College Lineworker | Wausau, WI | Certificate (1-2 years) | 12 | $5,139–$7,431 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0303 |
| Northeast Wisconsin Technical College Lineworker | Green Bay, WI | Certificate (1-2 years) | 62 | $5,137–$7,429 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0303 |
| Southwest Wisconsin Technical College Lineworker | Fennimore, WI | Certificate (1-2 years) | 39 | $5,618–$7,910 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0303 |
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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.