Lineman salary in Pennsylvania
Median $51.07 an hour for 4,150 electrical power-line installers and repairers, May 2025, with the union scale by county and the trend since 1999.
Lineman pay in Pennsylvania: the full range
Pennsylvania ranks 14th of 51 states for median lineman pay, and 18th once adjusted for cost of living (the cost-of-living-adjusted median is $52.33). 4,150 electrical power-line installers and repairers work in the state.
| Career stage (approximate) | Hourly | Annual | Where it sits in the distribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apprentice / entry | $31.04 – $44.24 | $64,550 – $92,030 | roughly the 10th–25th percentile |
| Journeyman | $44.24 – $56.70 | $92,030 – $117,940 | the middle half, around the median |
| Master / foreman / specialist | $56.70 – $58.90 | $117,940 – $122,510 | the 75th–90th percentile and above |
Where does your pay fall?
Lineman pay by metro in Pennsylvania
| Metro | 10th | Median $/hr | 90th | Jobs | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia | $31.02 | $57.44 | $60.59 | 1,420 | 12% above |
| Allentown | $36.73 | $51.68 | $57.81 | 300 | 1% above |
| Pittsburgh | $31.32 | $50.76 | $57.29 | 1,030 | 1% below |
| York | $23.45 | $50.64 | $56.08 | 120 | 1% below |
| Gettysburg | $34.12 | $39.82 | $52.07 | 30 | 22% below |
Lineman wages in Pennsylvania over time
Table
| Year | Pennsylvania $/hr | In 2025 $ | US $/hr | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | $21.39 | $41.33 | $20.97 | 4,880 |
| 2000 | $23.26 | $43.49 | $22.01 | 4,400 |
| 2001 | $24.51 | $44.56 | $22.70 | 4,230 |
| 2002 | $26.44 | $47.32 | $23.33 | 2,370 |
| 2003 | $26.00 | $45.49 | $23.54 | 2,380 |
| 2004 | $24.12 | $41.11 | $23.61 | 2,660 |
| 2005 | $24.91 | $41.06 | $24.11 | 2,840 |
| 2006 | $25.05 | $40.00 | $24.41 | 3,990 |
| 2007 | $26.62 | $41.33 | $25.27 | 4,150 |
| 2008 | $28.85 | $43.14 | $26.49 | 4,620 |
| 2009 | $29.09 | $43.65 | $27.24 | 4,430 |
| 2010 | $28.87 | $42.62 | $27.90 | 4,740 |
| 2011 | $29.65 | $42.44 | $28.94 | 4,200 |
| 2012 | $30.78 | $43.16 | $30.41 | 3,750 |
| 2013 | $32.50 | $44.91 | $30.85 | 3,620 |
| 2014 | $34.09 | $46.36 | $31.70 | 3,800 |
| 2015 | $33.67 | $45.73 | $31.95 | 4,080 |
| 2016 | $35.34 | $47.40 | $32.70 | 4,480 |
| 2017 | $36.98 | $48.57 | $33.36 | 4,240 |
| 2018 | $40.69 | $52.17 | $34.09 | 4,280 |
| 2019 | $40.88 | $51.48 | $34.86 | 3,830 |
| 2020 | $41.70 | $51.87 | $36.07 | 3,840 |
| 2021 | $41.04 | $48.76 | $37.65 | 4,470 |
| 2022 | $46.38 | $51.02 | $39.59 | 4,300 |
| 2023 | $48.44 | $51.18 | $41.07 | 3,770 |
| 2024 | $49.88 | $51.19 | $44.50 | 3,910 |
| 2025 | $51.07 | $51.07 | $45.83 | 4,150 |
In today's dollars, the median lineman wage in Pennsylvania changed by +11.7% over the last ten years of data.
Union scale and prevailing wage for linemans in Pennsylvania
On federally funded construction in Pennsylvania, contractors must pay linemans at least the Davis-Bacon rate for the county. 5 of the 5 counties with a Building rate use a union contract rate (typical package $95.46 an hour including fringe); the rest use a survey rate (typical —). The market median for the state is $51.07.
| County | Rate source | Base | Fringe | Total | Determination |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bucks | Union ELEC0126-009 2024-06-03 | $62.54 | $32.92 | $95.46 | PA20260078 |
| Chester | Union ELEC0126-008 2024-06-03 | $62.54 | $32.92 | $95.46 | PA20260083 |
| Delaware | Union ELEC0126-008 2024-06-03 | $62.54 | $32.92 | $95.46 | PA20260087 |
| Montgomery | Union ELEC0126-008 2024-06-03 | $62.54 | $32.92 | $95.46 | PA20260099 |
| Allegheny | Union ELEC0126-006 2024-06-03 | $54.38 | $30.13 | $84.51 | PA20260001 |
Building construction type, current revisions as of 2026-09-28. Residential, Heavy and Highway rates differ; look them up on the Pennsylvania prevailing wage page. This is not the official wage determination.
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Questions this page answers
How much do linemans make in Pennsylvania?
The median lineman in Pennsylvania earned $51.07 an hour ($106,230 a year) in May 2025, 11% above the national median of $45.83. The middle half earn $44.24–$56.70; the top 10% earn more than $58.90.
Where does Pennsylvania rank for lineman pay?
Pennsylvania ranks 14th of 51 states for lineman pay, with a median of $51.07 an hour, and 18th after adjusting for Pennsylvania's cost of living (BEA price parity 97.6, US = 100).
What is the union lineman rate in Pennsylvania?
Davis-Bacon determinations list a union contract rate for linemans in 5 counties, with a typical package of $95.46 an hour including fringe benefits; see the county table above.
How many linemans work in Pennsylvania?
BLS counted 4,150 electrical power-line installers and repairers in Pennsylvania in May 2025, 0.7 per 1,000 jobs (location quotient 0.81; 1.0 is the national average concentration).
Sources and notes
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Pennsylvania and metro areas, SOC 49-9051.
- BLS Current Employment Statistics, state construction employment through 2026-08.
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages, 2025 annual averages.
- BEA Regional Price Parities (cost-of-living adjustment).
- SAM.gov Davis-Bacon wage determinations, current revisions as of 2026-09-28. Not the official determination.