Utilities
Lineman — Global Hiring Overview
Linemen install, maintain, and repair overhead and underground electrical distribution and transmission lines — energised work, splicing, and storm response.
Median Salary
$88.0k
$63.4k – $125k
Demand Score
96/100
Very High
Monthly Openings
12.5K
tracked globally
YoY Growth
+12%
rolling 12 months
Market Outlook
Demand for linemen in the global energy market is exceptionally strong. Oil & gas operators, renewables developers, utilities, EPC contractors, mining companies, and energy software firms report a 12% year-on-year increase in Lineman mandates, driven by smart grid rollouts, distribution capex, AMI deployments, and the integration of distributed energy resources.
Salary Trend
Lineman compensation typically falls between $63.4k and $125k, with experienced linemans in the global energy market commanding $125k+ at leading operators, IPPs, utilities, and EPC majors. Total compensation often includes shift premiums, offshore or remote allowances, performance bonuses, and equity where applicable.
Career Path
Linemen typically progress to Distribution Engineer, Utility Operator roles, or into operations director, head of distribution, and utility executive tracks across the global hiring energy market.
Key Responsibilities
- •Install and maintain power lines
- •Run energised line work
- •Respond to outages and storm damage
- •Follow rigorous safety procedures
Qualifications
- •Lineman apprenticeship / certification
- •CDL and bucket-truck experience
- •Hot-stick / live-line training
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Lineman jobs by city
Lineman jobs in Houston
26.3K openings · $104k
Lineman jobs in Dallas
19.4K openings · $100k
Lineman jobs in Midland
20K openings · $96.8k
Lineman jobs in Denver
16.3K openings · $104k
Lineman jobs in Pittsburgh
15K openings · $92.4k
Lineman jobs in New Orleans
15.6K openings · $88.0k
Lineman jobs in Bakersfield
15K openings · $92.4k
Lineman jobs in Calgary
23.1K openings · $104k
Lineman jobs in Edmonton
18.1K openings · $98.6k
Lineman salary insights
Hiring by energy industry
Oil & Gas Operators hiring Linemen
National and international oil companies operating upstream, midstream, and downstream assets across the globe
Renewable Energy Developers hiring Linemen
Solar, wind, storage, and hybrid renewables developers building utility-scale and C&I projects worldwide
Power Generation Companies hiring Linemen
Independent power producers and utilities operating thermal, hydro, nuclear, and renewable generation portfolios
Nuclear Power Operators hiring Linemen
Nuclear utilities and SMR developers operating existing fleets and building new-generation reactors
Solar Developers hiring Linemen
Utility-scale and distributed solar developers, IPPs, and asset owners across global solar markets
Wind Farm Operators hiring Linemen
Onshore and offshore wind farm developers, owners, and O&M operators worldwide
Utility Companies hiring Linemen
Electric, gas, and water utilities operating generation, T&D, and customer-facing operations
Transmission System Operators hiring Linemen
TSOs operating high-voltage transmission networks, interconnectors, and balancing markets
Distribution Utilities hiring Linemen
DSOs and distribution companies operating MV/LV networks, smart meters, and customer connections
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Frequently Asked Questions
The median salary for a Lineman in the global energy market is around $88.0k, typically ranging from $63.4k to $125k based on experience, asset class, and the energy employer.