What is the median lineworker salary in Florida?

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data (May 2025), lineworkers in Florida earned a median annual wage of approximately $86,870.

What is the salary range for lineworkers in Florida?

BLS OEWS (May 2025) reports the 10th-percentile annual wage for lineworkers in Florida at approximately $50,690 and the 90th-percentile wage at approximately $109,300.

How does the Florida lineworker salary compare to the national average?

BLS OEWS (May 2025) reports the median annual wage for lineworkers in Florida at approximately $86,870, which is about $5,690 below the national median of $92,560.

Lineworker Salary in Florida (2026)

Updated January 10, 2026 | TradeCareerPath Editorial Team

Florida electrical power-line installers and repairers earn a median annual wage of $86,870 (median $41.76/hr) per BLS OEWS (May 2025). The 10th percentile earns $50,690 while the top 10% earn over $109,300. Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers employment in Florida totals 6,420 workers statewide (May 2025).

Key Takeaways

Median pay: $86,870 per year ($41.76/hr)
25th percentile: $63,810 per year
75th percentile: $103,680 per year
Top 10% earn: more than $109,300 per year ($52.55/hr)
Entry-level (bottom 10%): under $50,690 per year ($24.37/hr)
Florida employment: 6,420 workers
vs. national median: 8.9% below the U.S. median of $95,320
Job concentration: Location quotient 0.77 - electrical power-line installers and repairers are less concentrated in Florida than the national average

Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025. Last reviewed January 1, 0001.

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, lineworker wages in Florida vary by metro area, experience, and specialization. Below you will find detailed salary data and wage percentile breakdowns.

Lineworker Salary in Florida

Median Salary $86,870 $41.76/hr

Average Salary $84,900 $40.82/hr

State National Diff

Median Wage $86,870 $95,320 -8.9%

Mean Wage $84,900 $91,970 -7.7%

Salary Range

$50,690 10th pctl

$86,870 Median

$109,300 90th pctl

10th Percentile $50,690 $24.37/hr

25th Percentile $63,810 $30.68/hr

75th Percentile $103,680 $49.85/hr

90th Percentile $109,300 $52.55/hr

Employment & Outlook

Total Employed6,420

Jobs per 1,0000.6

Lineworker Wages by Metro Area in Florida

Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers Wages by Metro Area in Florida

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics ( OES data), electrical power-line installers and repairers wages in Florida vary by metro area.

Metro Area	Employment	Median Annual Wage	Avg. Annual Wage	Entry Level (10th pctile)	Experienced (90th pctile)
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach	1,370	$96,240	$87,030	$51,590	$111,180
Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater	950	$94,510	$87,010	$59,040	$106,840
Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford	920	$80,510	$82,740	$49,930	$110,590
Jacksonville	470	$80,860	$82,710	$50,340	$116,890
Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent	210	$91,680	$84,930	$55,900	$104,090
Cape Coral-Fort Myers	200	$79,490	$78,830	$49,710	$107,530
Lakeland-Winter Haven	200	$98,520	$89,020	$59,260	$106,530
North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota	180	$104,020	$91,270	$58,960	$110,070
Port St. Lucie	180	$97,290	$91,360	$61,720	$110,230
Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin	160	$79,850	$79,280	$51,790	$102,260
Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville	160	$69,960	$75,070	$47,520	$106,880
Wildwood-The Villages	140	$103,060	$93,660	$62,740	$105,970
Tallahassee	120	$80,180	$80,950	$48,350	$106,220
Gainesville	110	$102,650	$86,700	$47,610	$105,090
Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach	100	$101,460	$88,990	$57,200	$108,390
Ocala	100	$83,330	$81,500	$47,230	$109,110
Panama City-Panama City Beach	80	$73,510	$73,290	$48,710	$104,020

Wages reflect survey data and vary based on experience, credentials, employer, and local market conditions. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May .

Understanding Wage Percentiles

Wage percentiles show how lineworker salaries are distributed across Florida. The 10th percentile represents entry-level wages, while the 90th percentile reflects what experienced professionals earn. The median (50th percentile) is the midpoint where half of lineworkers earn more and half earn less.

These figures come from the Bureau of Labor Statistics and reflect reported wages for Florida. Actual earnings depend on employer, certifications, and years of experience.

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Data sources

Figures on this page are sourced from the federal and state datasets below. Methodology: how we rank and source data.

Data	Provider	Vintage
Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)	U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics	May 2025
Employment Projections	U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics	2024-2034
Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System	National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)	2024
College Scorecard (school-level outcomes)	U.S. Department of Education	latest release
College Scorecard (field-of-study earnings)	U.S. Department of Education	latest release (updated 2026-06-12)
Occupational licensing requirements	CareerOneStop (U.S. Department of Labor)	latest release (updated 2026-02-22)
Registered apprenticeship programs	CareerOneStop / Apprenticeship.gov (U.S. Department of Labor)	latest release (updated 2025-10-25)
O*NET occupation profiles (skills, tasks, tools, job zones)	U.S. Department of Labor (O*NET / Employment & Training Admin.)	O*NET 29.1 (updated 2026-06-13)