Class B Lineman Salary in the United States

How much does a Class B Lineman make in the United States?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for a Class B Lineman in the United States is $49,254 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $24.

However, a Class B Lineman's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $58,893
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $43,920 to $54,300
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $39,062
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Class B Lineman Salaries by Percentile

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Salary		 Monthly
Pay		 Weekly
Pay		 Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $54,300 $4,525 $1,044 $26
Average $49,254 $4,105 $947 $24
25th Percentile $43,920 $3,660 $845 $21
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Key Factors That Influence Class B Lineman Salaries

A Class B Lineman's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Class B Lineman Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Class B Lineman's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $50,366
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $63,111
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $70,022
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $94,265
  • Expert (over 8 years): $112,592
Levels Salary
Class B L... Level Class B Lineman$50,366
Computer ... Level Class B Lineman$63,111
Computer ... Level Class B Lineman$70,022
Computer ... Level Class B Lineman$94,265
Computer ... Level Class B Lineman$112,592
$50,366 0 yr
$63,111 < 2 yrs
$70,022 2-4 yrs
$94,265 5-8 yrs
$112,592 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Class B Linemans

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • San Jose: $62,124
  • San Francisco: $61,514
  • Oakland: $60,149

What Skills Can Increase a Class B Lineman's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Troubleshooting (Mentioned in 6.21% Job Postings): Troubleshooting is a form of problem solving, often applied to repair failed products or processes on a machine or a system. It is a logical, systematic search for the source of a problem in order to solve it, and make the product or process operational again. Troubleshooting is needed to identify the symptoms. Determining the most likely cause is a process of elimination—eliminating potential causes of a problem. Finally, troubleshooting requires confirmation that the solution restores the product or process to its working state. In general, troubleshooting is the identification or diagnosis of "trouble" in the management flow of a system caused by a failure of some kind. The problem is initially described as symptoms of malfunction, and troubleshooting is the process of determining and remedying the causes of these symptoms. A system can be described in terms of its expected, desired or intended behavior (usually, for artificial systems, its purpose). Events or inputs to the system are expected to generate specific results or outputs. (For example, selecting the "print" option from various computer applications is intended to result in a hardcopy emerging from some specific device). Any unexpected or undesirable behavior is a symptom. Troubleshooting is the process of isolating the specific cause or causes of the symptom. Frequently the symptom is a failure of the product or process to produce any results. (Nothing was printed, for example). Corrective action can then be taken to prevent further failures of a similar kind.
  • Technical Support (Mentioned in 3.66% Job Postings): Offering hands-on assistance and solutions to end-users in addressing and troubleshooting technical issues.
  • IT Support (Mentioned in 2.6% Job Postings): Assisting with managing, maintaining, and repairing business technology to ensure all IT functions work seamlessly.
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Troubleshooting 6.21%
Technical Support 3.66%
IT Support 2.6%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Class B Lineman's salary.
  • Coordination: Can increase your salary by up to 28%.
  • Artificial Intelligence: Can increase your salary by up to 24%.
  • Presentation: Can increase your salary by up to 17%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Coordination
 $63,046
28%
Artificial Intelligence
 $61,075
24%
Presentation
 $57,628
17%
Written Communication
 $54,180
10%
Analytical Skills
 $54,180
10%
SOP
 $53,687
9%
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How Education impacts a Class B Lineman's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Class B Linemans enter the field with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a Class B Lineman with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate is between $44,552 and $47,939).

Class B Lineman Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Class B Lineman
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 1.5%
High School 33.0%
Associates 32.2%
Bachelors 30.0%
Masters 3.0%
Doctorate 0.4%
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Class B Lineman Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Class B Lineman's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

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$43,920
Average $49,254/year
$54,300
$3,660
Average $4,105/month
$4,525
$845
Average $947/week
$1,044
$21
Average $24/hour
$26
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $54,300 $4,525 $1,044 $26
Average $49,254 $4,105 $947 $24
25th Percentile $43,920 $3,660 $845 $21

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Salary Trends for Class B Lineman

Salaries for a Class B Lineman can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $48,961 in 2023 to around $48,247 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Class B Lineman salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Class B Lineman Over Time

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