What are the main factors that influence an Electrical Lineworker's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

What industry pays the highest salary for Electrical Lineworker?

The Energy & Utilities industry offers the highest average compensation for Electrical Lineworker roles, with salaries approximately 30% above the market median.

How does experience change An Electrical Lineworker's salary?

An Electrical Lineworker's salary grows with experience: a Lineman Apprentice (0-1 years)earns $64,424, a Electrical Lineworker (1-3 years)earns $90,013, a Lineman, Senior (3-5 years)earns $110,109,

What are the highest paying states for an Electrical Lineworker?

Electrical Lineworker salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Electrical Lineworker roles are District of Columbia $95,239, California $94,878, Massachusetts $93,613. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Electrical Lineworker roles make?

Salaries for Electrical Lineworker level roles vary by specialization: Electrical Foreman: $92,287; Apprentice Lineworker: $90,648; Journeyman Lineworker: $89,939; Lineworker: $89,213; Electrical Designer: $76,415.

Electrical Lineworker Salary in Rhode Island

How much does an Electrical Lineworker make in Rhode Island?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for an Electrical Lineworker in Rhode Island is $89,183 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $43.

However, an Electrical Lineworker's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $102,837
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $77,232 to $96,330
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $66,351

Compensation Planning

Develop a Job Description

Pay Equity

2026 Compensation Trend

AI Onboarding

AI-Powered HR

Salary Salary + Bonus Benefits

View as table

Electrical Lineworker Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$96,330	$8,028	$1,853	$46
Average	$89,183	$7,432	$1,715	$43
25th Percentile	$77,232	$6,436	$1,485	$37

You may get higher pay by adjusting the following factors:

Change Search Criteria

Check out Electrical Lineworker Job Openings in Rhode Island

Dental Hygienist

Fiedler Dentistry - COKATO, MN

Physical Therapist

360 Wellness - BLOOMINGTON, IN

Physical Therapist

Fit For Life Physical Therapy - GAINESVILLE, FL

Dental Hygienist

Long Lake Dental - LONG LAKE, MN

Search More Electrical Lineworker Jobs in Rhode Island

Key Factors That Influence Electrical Lineworker Salaries

An Electrical Lineworker'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 and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Do Electrical Lineworker Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Electrical Lineworkers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $95,239.
California: $94,878.
Massachusetts: $93,613.

District of Columbia $95,239 California $94,878 Massachusetts $93,613 Washington $93,269 New Jersey $93,235 Alaska $93,114 Connecticut $91,927 New York $91,446

Hawaii $89,906 Rhode Island $89,183 Maryland $88,693 Minnesota $88,022 Colorado $87,764 Illinois $87,678 Oregon $87,351 Delaware $87,110

New Hampshire $86,959 Virginia $86,620 Pennsylvania $85,631 Nevada $85,132 North Dakota $84,968 Michigan $84,710 Wisconsin $84,616 Vermont $84,427

Texas $83,902 Maine $83,867 Arizona $83,816 Ohio $83,756 Georgia $82,964 Indiana $82,569 Wyoming $82,491 Utah $82,371

Iowa $82,319 Kansas $81,906 Louisiana $81,786 North Carolina $81,743 Missouri $81,726 Florida $81,390 Montana $81,209 Nebraska $81,037

Kentucky $80,943 South Carolina $80,599 Tennessee $80,384 Idaho $80,298 New Mexico $79,670 Oklahoma $79,532 Alabama $79,025 South Dakota $78,173

Arkansas $77,709 West Virginia $77,459 Mississippi $76,711

Top Paying Cities for Electrical Lineworkers

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:

Adamsville: $90,298
Albion: $89,535
Ashaway: $90,127

Adamsville, RI $90,298 Albion, RI $89,535 Ashaway, RI $90,127 Barrington, RI $89,299 Block Island, RI $89,797 Bradford, RI $90,073 Bristol, RI $89,644 Carolina, RI $89,924

Charlestown, RI $89,957 Chepachet, RI $89,778 Clayville, RI $89,527 Coventry, RI $89,532 West Greenwich, RI $89,779 East Greenwich, RI $89,472 Exeter, RI $89,754 Fiskeville, RI $89,298

Forestdale, RI $89,986 Foster, RI $89,730 Glendale, RI $89,993 Greene, RI $89,848 Greenville, RI $89,332 Harmony, RI $89,447 Harrisville, RI $89,954 Hope, RI $89,354

Hope Valley, RI $90,048 Hopkinton, RI $90,167 Jamestown, RI $89,865 Kenyon, RI $89,913 Little Compton, RI $90,284 Manville, RI $89,653 Mapleville, RI $89,795 Newport, RI $89,956

Middletown, RI $89,995 North Kingstown, RI $89,625 North Scituate, RI $89,448 Oakland, RI $89,892 Pascoag, RI $90,013 Pawtucket, RI $89,166 Central Falls, RI $89,206 Cumberland, RI $89,712

Lincoln, RI $89,295 Portsmouth, RI $89,946 Prudence Island, RI $89,761 Rockville, RI $90,153 Saunderstown, RI $89,811 Shannock, RI $89,918 Slatersville, RI $89,987 Slocum, RI $89,809

Tiverton, RI $90,220 Wakefield, RI $89,888 Kingston, RI $89,853 Narragansett, RI $89,913 Peace Dale, RI $89,877 Warren, RI $89,530 Warwick, RI $89,281 Westerly, RI $90,148

West Kingston, RI $89,882 West Warwick, RI $89,390 Wood River Junction, RI $90,010 Woonsocket, RI $89,991 North Smithfield, RI $89,786 Wyoming, RI $89,918 Providence, RI $89,140 Cranston, RI $89,152

North Providence, RI $89,163 East Providence, RI $89,146 Riverside, RI $89,175 Rumford, RI $89,162 Smithfield, RI $89,342 Johnston, RI $89,193

Electrical Lineworker Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Electrical Lineworker roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 50% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Energy & Utilities and Business Services sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 30% above the average. In contrast, Electrical Lineworker positions in Telecom or Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Electrical Lineworker as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for an Electrical Lineworker

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Energy & Utilities	$115,938	$56.0	30%
Business Services	$107,020	$51.0	20%

Electrical Lineworker Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Electrical Lineworker'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.

Last Updated on July 01, 2026

$77,232

Average $89,183/year

$96,330

$6,436

Average $7,432/month

$8,028

$1,485

Average $1,715/week

$1,853

$37

Average $43/hour

$46

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$96,330	$8,028	$1,853	$46
Average	$89,183	$7,432	$1,715	$43
25th Percentile	$77,232	$6,436	$1,485	$37

Salaries of jobs related to Electrical Lineworker

Find Your Next Electrical Lineworker Job

Ready to take the next step in your career? Browse thousands of current Electrical Lineworker job openings on our job board. Use the search bar below to find your perfect match.

For Employees

Get a Salary Increase

Analyze the market and your qualifications to negotiate your salary with confidence.

Search Job Openings

Search thousands of open positions to find your next opportunity.

For Employers

Adjust Employee Salary

Individualize employee pay based on unique job requirements and personal qualifications.

Price My Industry Jobs

Get the latest market price for benchmark jobs and jobs in your industry.

Cost of Living In Rhode Island

Cost of Living in Rhode Island is

3.7% Higher

than the National Average

Use Salary.com's Cost of Living Calculator to find out what income you need to maintain your standard of living in a different city and how much more or less money you need to budget for basic expenses.

Explore Cost of Living Calculator

Empower Your Team

Salary.com experts will help you thrive your workplaces.

Find Salary.com Comp Consulting

See Salary Trends in 2025

Salary.com provides salary survey data for thousands of industry Jobs.

Price Your Company Jobs and Make Pay Fair

Where Does Our Salary Data Come From?

Salary.com salary estimates, histograms, trends, and comparisons are derived from both employer job postings and third-party data sources. We also provide multiple percentiles of salary information for your reference, click here to know Why the Salary Midpoint Formula Is Crucial to Getting Pay Equity Right. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

Are you an HR manager or compensation specialist?

Salary.com's CompAnalyst platform offers:

Detailed skills and competency reports for specific positions
Job and employee pricing reports
Compensation data tools, salary structures, surveys and benchmarks.

Learn about