What is the median lineworker salary in Texas?

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data (May 2025), lineworkers in Texas earned a median annual wage of approximately $78,940.

What is the salary range for lineworkers in Texas?

BLS OEWS (May 2025) reports the 10th-percentile annual wage for lineworkers in Texas at approximately $46,760 and the 90th-percentile wage at approximately $107,550.

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

BLS OEWS (May 2025) reports the median annual wage for lineworkers in Texas at approximately $78,940, which is about $13,620 below the national median of $92,560.

Lineworker Salary in Texas (2026)

Updated January 10, 2026 | TradeCareerPath Editorial Team

Texas electrical power-line installers and repairers earn a median annual wage of $78,940 (median $37.95/hr) per BLS OEWS (May 2025). The 10th percentile earns $46,760 while the top 10% earn over $107,550. Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers employment in Texas totals 17,280 workers statewide (May 2025).

Key Takeaways

Median pay: $78,940 per year ($37.95/hr)
25th percentile: $60,150 per year
75th percentile: $99,110 per year
Top 10% earn: more than $107,550 per year ($51.71/hr)
Entry-level (bottom 10%): under $46,760 per year ($22.48/hr)
Texas employment: 17,280 workers
vs. national median: 17.2% below the U.S. median of $95,320
Job concentration: Location quotient 1.46 - electrical power-line installers and repairers are more concentrated in Texas 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 Texas vary by metro area, experience, and specialization. Below you will find detailed salary data and wage percentile breakdowns.

Lineworker Salary in Texas

Median Salary $78,940 $37.95/hr

Average Salary $78,670 $37.82/hr

State National Diff

Median Wage $78,940 $95,320 -17.2%

Mean Wage $78,670 $91,970 -14.5%

Salary Range

$46,760 10th pctl

$78,940 Median

$107,550 90th pctl

10th Percentile $46,760 $22.48/hr

25th Percentile $60,150 $28.92/hr

75th Percentile $99,110 $47.65/hr

90th Percentile $107,550 $51.71/hr

Employment & Outlook

Total Employed17,280

Jobs per 1,0001.2

Lineworker Wages by Metro Area in Texas

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

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

Metro Area	Employment	Median Annual Wage	Avg. Annual Wage	Entry Level (10th pctile)	Experienced (90th pctile)
Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands	4,380	$82,710	$83,770	$48,730	$115,800
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington	3,930	$77,910	$77,380	$46,750	$105,680
San Antonio-New Braunfels	1,310	$78,030	$77,380	$48,380	$107,590
Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos	1,270	$82,120	$81,310	$47,970	$106,700
Beaumont-Port Arthur	320	$80,500	$80,450	$51,850	$100,940
Midland	290	$77,390	$74,180	$45,960	$94,130
Sherman-Denison	280	$73,580	$68,560	$43,170	$94,820
Corpus Christi	250	$77,770	$79,040	$46,020	$108,410
Odessa	200	$67,260	$73,600	$48,740	$99,740
Lubbock	190	$78,320	$78,300	$50,380	$103,320
McAllen-Edinburg-Mission	180	$74,700	$66,920	$34,090	$94,030
Longview	160	$80,490	$78,750	$54,930	$102,830
El Paso	140	$79,760	$78,970	$34,280	$112,310
Waco	110	$80,610	$78,930	$51,810	$102,960
College Station-Bryan	100	$81,390	$80,410	$46,550	$104,980
Killeen-Temple	90	$76,150	$72,980	$44,910	$100,830
Victoria	90	$73,860	$78,900	$50,430	$112,680
Abilene	80	$79,600	$76,980	$45,830	$99,770
Wichita Falls	40	$69,420	$71,490	$47,200	$96,190

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 Texas. 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 Texas. 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)