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 jobs in Fort McMurray
16.3K openings · $106k
Lineman jobs in Aberdeen
23.8K openings · $106k
Lineman jobs in London
17.5K openings · $128k
Lineman jobs in Manchester
14.4K openings · $92.4k
Lineman jobs in Oslo
20K openings · $128k
Lineman jobs in Stavanger
21.9K openings · $123k
Lineman jobs in Bergen
15K openings · $114k
Lineman jobs in Rotterdam
19.4K openings · $113k
Lineman jobs in Amsterdam
16.3K openings · $114k
Lineman jobs in The Hague
15K openings · $114k
Lineman jobs in Hamburg
17.5K openings · $110k
Lineman jobs in Munich
16.3K openings · $114k
Lineman jobs in Berlin
16.3K openings · $104k
Lineman jobs in Frankfurt
16.3K openings · $114k
Lineman jobs in Paris
18.8K openings · $116k
Lineman jobs in Lyon
15K openings · $104k
Lineman jobs in Madrid
16.3K openings · $92.4k
Lineman jobs in Copenhagen
17.5K openings · $119k
Lineman jobs in Milan
15K openings · $104k
Lineman jobs in Dubai
24.4K openings · $116k
Lineman jobs in Abu Dhabi
25K openings · $114k
Lineman jobs in Doha
23.1K openings · $116k
Lineman jobs in Riyadh
25K openings · $106k
Lineman jobs in Dammam
23.8K openings · $101k
Lineman jobs in Jubail
21.3K openings · $104k
Lineman jobs in Muscat
18.1K openings · $104k
Lineman jobs in Kuwait City
18.8K openings · $107k
Lineman jobs in Manama
15K openings · $104k
Lineman jobs in Mumbai
22.5K openings · $51.0k
Lineman jobs in Delhi
20K openings · $48.4k
Lineman jobs in Vadodara
20.6K openings · $39.6k
Lineman jobs in Ahmedabad
19.4K openings · $42.2k
Lineman jobs in Chennai
18.1K openings · $44.0k
Lineman jobs in Bangalore
20K openings · $48.4k
Lineman jobs in Hyderabad
18.8K openings · $45.8k
Lineman jobs in Pune
16.3K openings · $44.0k
Lineman jobs in Bhubaneswar
15K openings · $37.0k
Lineman jobs in Singapore
23.1K openings · $123k
Lineman jobs in Kuala Lumpur
18.1K openings · $77.4k
Lineman jobs in Jakarta
19.4K openings · $70.4k
Lineman jobs in Bangkok
15K openings · $72.2k
Lineman jobs in Tokyo
19.4K openings · $114k
Lineman jobs in Seoul
18.8K openings · $107k
Lineman jobs in Shanghai
21.9K openings · $106k
Lineman jobs in Beijing
21.3K openings · $106k
Lineman jobs in Perth
23.1K openings · $116k
Lineman jobs in Brisbane
19.4K openings · $106k
Lineman jobs in Sydney
18.1K openings · $121k
Lineman jobs in Melbourne
16.9K openings · $116k
Lineman jobs in Astana
16.3K openings · $74.8k
Lineman jobs in Atyrau
18.1K openings · $77.4k
Lineman jobs in Baku
17.5K openings · $74.8k
Lineman jobs in Santiago
16.9K openings · $74.8k
Lineman jobs in Rio de Janeiro
19.4K openings · $74.8k
Lineman jobs in São Paulo
17.5K openings · $74.8k
Lineman jobs in Mexico City
17.5K openings · $68.6k
Lineman jobs in Bogotá
15K openings · $61.6k
Lineman jobs in Johannesburg
17.5K openings · $66.0k
Lineman jobs in Cape Town
15K openings · $63.4k
Lineman jobs in Lagos
19.4K openings · $66.0k
Lineman jobs in Port Harcourt
17.5K openings · $68.6k
Lineman jobs in Luanda
15K openings · $74.8k
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.