As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Lineman in the United States is $87,412. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $77,911 to $95,622, with most professionals earning between $69,261 and $103,097.
| Annual Salary |
Monthly Pay |
Weekly Pay |
Hourly Wage |
|
| 75th Percentile | $95,622 | $7,969 | $1,839 | $46 |
| Average | $87,412 | $7,284 | $1,681 | $42 |
| 25th Percentile | $77,911 | $6,493 | $1,498 | $37 |
An entry-level Lineman with less than 1 year of experience earns about $84,292. With 1-2 years of experience, the average salary increases to $85,001. For 2-4 years of experience, the pay typically rises to $88,025. Senior-level professionals with 5-8 years of experience earn around $91,456, and those with over 8 years of experience can expect an average of $91,701.
| Levels | Salary |
|---|---|
| Entry Level Lineman | $84,292 |
| Intermediate Level Lineman | $85,001 |
| Senior Level Lineman | $88,025 |
| Specialist Level Lineman | $91,456 |
| Expert Level Lineman | $91,701 |
| Entry Level | 4% |
| Mid Level | 3% |
| Senior Level | 1% |
| Top Level | 5% |
| Experienced | 5% |
Salaries in the United States differ widely between states due to factors like cost of living, local economies, and industry presence.
What Am I Worth?
Salaries in the United States can vary greatly between cities due to factors like cost of living, local economies, and industry presence.
As of April 01, 2025, our research reveals a significant shift in Lineman compensation over the past six years. For example, the median salary increased from $71,596 in 2023 to approximately $71,503 in 2024. (For a detailed analysis of Lineman salary trends, click here.)
Key factors like location, experience, industry demand, and economic growth significantly influence salary variations, making them important to consider.
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| Core Compensation | ||||
| Core Compensation | Median | % of Total | ||
| Base Salary | $87,412 | 72.5% | ||
| Bonus | $0 | 0.0% | ||
| Value of Benefits | ||||
| Core Compensation | Median | % of Total | ||
| Social Security | $6,687 | 5.5% | ||
| 401K/403B | $4,108 | 3.4% | ||
| Disability | $699 | 0.6% | ||
| Healthcare | $6,056 | 5.0% | ||
| Pension | $4,808 | 4.0% | ||
| Time Off | $10,758 | 8.9% | ||
| Total Compensation | $120,528 | 100% | ||
| Degree Level | % of user with this level of education |
|---|---|
| High School | 66.7% |
| Associates | 33.3% |
What Am I Worth?
The average annual salary of Lineman is $87,412. In case you are finding an easy salary calculator, the average hourly pay of Lineman is $42; the average weekly pay of Lineman is $1,681; the average monthly pay of Lineman is $7,284.
A Lineman's earning potential can vary widely depending on several factors, including location, industry, experience, education, and the specific employer. According to the latest salary data by Salary.com, a Lineman earns the most in San Jose, CA, where the annual salary of a Lineman is $110,253.
The highest pay for Lineman is $103,097.
The lowest pay for Lineman is $69,261.
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