Lineman salary in West Virginia
Median $40.29 an hour for 1,260 electrical power-line installers and repairers, May 2025, with the union scale by county and the trend since 1999.
Lineman pay in West Virginia: the full range
West Virginia ranks 37th of 51 states for median lineman pay, and 35th once adjusted for cost of living (the cost-of-living-adjusted median is $45.02). 1,260 electrical power-line installers and repairers work in the state.
| Career stage (approximate) | Hourly | Annual | Where it sits in the distribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apprentice / entry | $22.96 – $30.99 | $47,760 – $64,450 | roughly the 10th–25th percentile |
| Journeyman | $30.99 – $51.57 | $64,450 – $107,260 | the middle half, around the median |
| Master / foreman / specialist | $51.57 – $55.46 | $107,260 – $115,350 | the 75th–90th percentile and above |
Where does your pay fall?
Lineman pay by metro in West Virginia
| Metro | 10th | Median $/hr | 90th | Jobs | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wheeling | $29.30 | $51.95 | $57.25 | 140 | 29% above |
| Washington DC | $28.36 | $45.91 | $59.92 | 1,530 | 14% above |
| Hagerstown | $28.95 | $43.50 | $60.74 | 90 | 8% above |
| Huntington | $22.36 | $38.37 | $52.57 | 290 | 5% below |
| Morgantown | $22.59 | $38.12 | $51.95 | 170 | 5% below |
Lineman wages in West Virginia over time
Table
| Year | West Virginia $/hr | In 2025 $ | US $/hr | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | $21.50 | $41.55 | $20.97 | 690 |
| 2000 | $24.10 | $45.06 | $22.01 | 1,110 |
| 2001 | $24.02 | $43.66 | $22.70 | 1,080 |
| 2002 | $24.09 | $43.11 | $23.33 | 1,100 |
| 2003 | $23.98 | $41.96 | $23.54 | 1,180 |
| 2004 | $23.22 | $39.57 | $23.61 | 1,390 |
| 2005 | $23.22 | $38.28 | $24.11 | 1,380 |
| 2006 | $24.11 | $38.50 | $24.41 | 1,350 |
| 2007 | $24.87 | $38.62 | $25.27 | 2,170 |
| 2008 | $24.79 | $37.07 | $26.49 | 1,940 |
| 2009 | $25.32 | $38.00 | $27.24 | 1,550 |
| 2010 | $24.70 | $36.47 | $27.90 | 1,230 |
| 2011 | $27.43 | $39.26 | $28.94 | 910 |
| 2012 | $26.60 | $37.30 | $30.41 | 1,100 |
| 2013 | $29.46 | $40.71 | $30.85 | 1,120 |
| 2014 | $31.51 | $42.85 | $31.70 | 780 |
| 2015 | $31.90 | $43.33 | $31.95 | 680 |
| 2016 | $32.53 | $43.64 | $32.70 | 570 |
| 2017 | $32.23 | $42.33 | $33.36 | 590 |
| 2018 | $32.24 | $41.33 | $34.09 | 540 |
| 2019 | $33.78 | $42.54 | $34.86 | 590 |
| 2020 | $35.83 | $44.57 | $36.07 | 450 |
| 2021 | $36.81 | $43.73 | $37.65 | 630 |
| 2022 | $38.21 | $42.03 | $39.59 | 630 |
| 2023 | $38.43 | $40.60 | $41.07 | 880 |
| 2024 | $40.35 | $41.41 | $44.50 | 830 |
| 2025 | $40.29 | $40.29 | $45.83 | 1,260 |
In today's dollars, the median lineman wage in West Virginia changed by -7.0% over the last ten years of data.
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Questions this page answers
How much do linemans make in West Virginia?
The median lineman in West Virginia earned $40.29 an hour ($83,810 a year) in May 2025, 12% below the national median of $45.83. The middle half earn $30.99–$51.57; the top 10% earn more than $55.46.
Where does West Virginia rank for lineman pay?
West Virginia ranks 37th of 51 states for lineman pay, with a median of $40.29 an hour, and 35th after adjusting for West Virginia's cost of living (BEA price parity 89.5, US = 100).
What is the union lineman rate in West Virginia?
Davis-Bacon determinations do not list a lineman classification for most West Virginia counties, or the trade is not covered; the BLS wage figures above are the best available measure.
How many linemans work in West Virginia?
BLS counted 1,260 electrical power-line installers and repairers in West Virginia in May 2025, 1.8 per 1,000 jobs (location quotient 2.14; 1.0 is the national average concentration).
Sources and notes
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, West Virginia 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.