UTILITY LINE WORK

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Starting Salary Around $39K
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Utility Line Work

What is a Utility Line Worker?

Utility line workers service our power lines. They help their neighbors by keeping the lights and phones on, and they assist in disaster recovery all over the country.

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How Much Money Do Utility Line Workers Make?

Utility line work is a very profitable career. Starting salaries are typically around $39,000/year and average salaries are over $60,000/year. Most line work jobs also come with great benefits.

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Potential Salary100%

100%

The highest earning line workers make over $94,000/year*

Average Salary80%

80%

Average salary for South Carolina utility line workers is $62,720

Starting Salary50%

50%

The starting salary for line workers is about $39,000

Degree Requirement100%

100%

Line worker jobs require only a certificate; no degree needed

Time Commitment100%

100%

Earn your Utility Line Worker Certificate in only 1 semester

Job Availability70%

70%

Over 2,600 utility line worker jobs exist in South Carolina

Job Security70%

70%

This career path has an 0% projected growth rate through 2030*

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Salary info and other data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics and Salary.com
* Denotes info based on nation-wide statistics

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Training

Utility Line Worker Degree

21 Classes (61 Total Credit Hours)
$39K/Year Starting Salary

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Utility Line Worker Certificate

6 Classes (17 Total Credit Hours)
$37K/Year Starting Salary

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