What are the main factors that influence a Communications Lineman's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

What industry pays the highest salary for Communications Lineman?

The Media industry offers the highest average compensation for Communications Lineman roles, with salaries approximately 30% above the market median.

How does experience change A Communications Lineman's salary?

A Communications Lineman's salary grows with experience: starting around $58,631 for beginners, reaching about $61,428 at mid-level, and approach $64,051 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Communications Lineman?

Communications Lineman salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Communications Lineman roles are District of Columbia $68,117, California $67,859, Massachusetts $66,955. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Communications Lineman roles make?

Salaries for Communications Lineman level roles vary by specialization: Construction Lineman: $88,456; Underground Lineman: $88,014; Aerial Lineman: $87,902; Electrical Lineman: $85,547; Transmission Lineman: $84,108.

Communications Lineman Salary in Virginia

How much does a Communications Lineman make in Virginia? As of September 01, 2026, the average salary for a Communications Lineman in Virginia is $61,953 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $30.

However, a Communications Lineman's salary can vary significantly. Here's a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $76,387
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $56,486 to $69,508
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $51,508

10% $51,508

50% (Median) $61,953

90% $76,387

Communications Lineman Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$69,508	$5,792	$1,337	$33
Average	$61,953	$5,163	$1,191	$30
25th Percentile	$56,486	$4,707	$1,086	$27

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Key Factors That Influence Communications Lineman Salaries

A Communications Lineman's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Communications Lineman Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Communications Lineman's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $58,631
Early Career (1-2 years): $59,584
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $61,428
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $63,842
Expert (over 8 years): $64,051

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Entry Level Communications Lineman	less than 1 year	$58,631
Early Career Level Communications Lineman	1-2 years	$59,584
Mid-Level Level Communications Lineman	2-4 years	$61,428
Senior-Level Level Communications Lineman	5-8 years	$63,842
Expert Level Communications Lineman	over 8 years	$64,051

How Do Communications Lineman Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Communications Linemans. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $68,117.
California: $67,859.
Massachusetts: $66,955.

District of Columbia $68,117 California $67,859 Massachusetts $66,955 Washington $66,708 New Jersey $66,684 Alaska $66,598 Connecticut $65,749 New York $65,404

Hawaii $64,303 Rhode Island $63,786 Maryland $63,435 Minnesota $62,956 Colorado $62,771 Illinois $62,709 Oregon $62,476 Delaware $62,303

New Hampshire $62,195 Virginia $61,953 Pennsylvania $61,245 Nevada $60,888 North Dakota $60,772 Michigan $60,587 Wisconsin $60,519 Vermont $60,384

Texas $60,009 Maine $59,984 Arizona $59,947 Ohio $59,904 Georgia $59,338 Indiana $59,055 Wyoming $59,000 Utah $58,914

Iowa $58,877 Kansas $58,581 Louisiana $58,495 North Carolina $58,464 Missouri $58,452 Florida $58,212 Montana $58,083 Nebraska $57,960

Kentucky $57,892 South Carolina $57,646 Tennessee $57,492 Idaho $57,431 New Mexico $56,982 Oklahoma $56,883 Alabama $56,520 South Dakota $55,911

Arkansas $55,579 West Virginia $55,401 Mississippi $54,865

Top Paying Cities for Communications Lineman

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Ivanhoe: $56,976
Lambsburg: $57,097
Laurel Fork: $57,161

Ivanhoe, VA $56,976

Lambsburg, VA $57,097

Laurel Fork, VA $57,161

Marion, VA $56,678

Max Meadows, VA $57,066

Meadowview, VA $56,168

Mouth Of Wilson, VA $56,623

Rocky Gap, VA $56,654

Ruther Glen, VA $59,763

Sealston, VA $61,309

Sharps, VA $59,500

Spotsylvania, VA $60,321

Sparta, VA $60,005

Stafford, VA $63,079

Stratford, VA $60,664

Tappahannock, VA $59,868

Thornburg, VA $60,519

Unionville, VA $59,537

Village, VA $59,793

Warsaw, VA $60,005

Weems, VA $58,827

Sandy Point, VA $60,083

White Stone, VA $58,664

Wicomico Church, VA $59,091

Woodford, VA $60,273

Zacata, VA $60,476

Winchester, VA $60,192

Bentonville, VA $59,676

Berryville, VA $61,060

Boyce, VA $61,171

Brucetown, VA $60,232

Chester Gap, VA $60,815

Clear Brook, VA $59,929

Cross Junction, VA $57,985

Fishers Hill, VA $58,819

Flint Hill, VA $60,485

Front Royal, VA $60,521

Gore, VA $58,310

Hume, VA $61,303

Huntly, VA $60,587

Strasburg, VA $58,589

Linden, VA $61,452

Markham, VA $61,438

Maurertown, VA $57,793

Middletown, VA $59,734

Millwood, VA $61,063

Rileyville, VA $59,008

Earlysville, VA $58,143

Esmont, VA $57,605

Faber, VA $57,350

Fishersville, VA $57,884

Free Union, VA $58,047

Gordonsville, VA $58,655

Greenwood, VA $57,814

Ivy, VA $58,167

Keene, VA $57,838

Keswick, VA $58,282

Locust Dale, VA $58,918

Lovingston, VA $56,734

Lyndhurst, VA $57,162

Montpelier Station, VA $58,669

Nellysford, VA $57,228

North Garden, VA $57,781

Orange, VA $59,243

Palmyra, VA $58,308

Piney River, VA $56,471

Quinque, VA $58,291

Roseland, VA $56,688

Ruckersville, VA $58,267

Schuyler, VA $57,403

Shipman, VA $56,726

Somerset, VA $58,672

Stanardsville, VA $58,097

Troy, VA $58,372

Tyro, VA $56,842

Waynesboro, VA $57,972

White Hall, VA $58,076

Woodberry Forest, VA $58,899

Achilles, VA $58,004

Amelia Court House, VA $59,080

Ark, VA $58,373

Arvonia, VA $57,855

Ashland, VA $59,656

Aylett, VA $59,684

Barhamsville, VA $58,824

Beaumont, VA $59,067

Beaverdam, VA $59,650

Bena, VA $57,987

Bohannon, VA $58,225

Bremo Bluff, VA $58,231

Bruington, VA $59,564

Bumpass, VA $59,560

Cardinal, VA $58,250

Cartersville, VA $58,712

Charles City, VA $59,192

Christchurch, VA $58,709

Church View, VA $58,845

Cobbs Creek, VA $58,412

Columbia, VA $58,560

Crozier, VA $59,460

Cumberland, VA $58,234

Deltaville, VA $58,460

Diggs, VA $58,247

Redwood, VA $56,686

Rich Creek, VA $56,880

Ridgeway, VA $57,276

Riner, VA $56,874

Ripplemead, VA $56,726

Rocky Mount, VA $56,738

Salem, VA $56,461

Sandy Level, VA $56,859

Shawsville, VA $56,635

Spencer, VA $57,262

Staffordsville, VA $56,977

Stanleytown, VA $57,370

Stuart, VA $57,247

Thaxton, VA $56,567

Troutville, VA $56,546

Union Hall, VA $56,747

Vesta, VA $57,174

Villamont, VA $56,539

Vinton, VA $56,433

Wirtz, VA $56,573

Woolwine, VA $57,134

Bristol, VA $55,041

Abingdon, VA $55,857

Andover, VA $55,691

Appalachia, VA $55,691

Bee, VA $56,379

Ben Hur, VA $55,922

Big Stone Gap, VA $55,195

Birchleaf, VA $56,435

Blackwater, VA $55,263

Castlewood, VA $55,425

Cleveland, VA $56,098

Clinchco, VA $56,385

Clintwood, VA $56,321

Coeburn, VA $55,784

Damascus, VA $56,295

Dante, VA $56,101

Davenport, VA $56,489

Dryden, VA $55,375

Duffield, VA $54,907

Dungannon, VA $55,107

East Stone Gap, VA $55,311

Ewing, VA $56,629

Fort Blackmore, VA $54,754

Gate City, VA $54,380

Haysi, VA $56,708

Hiltons, VA $54,509

Honaker, VA $56,411

Jonesville, VA $56,058

Keokee, VA $55,539

Lebanon, VA $55,880

Mc Clure, VA $56,112

Mendota, VA $55,058

Nickelsville, VA $54,827

Nora, VA $55,964

Norton, VA $55,751

Pennington Gap, VA $55,526

Pound, VA $55,981

Rosedale, VA $56,349

Rose Hill, VA $56,530

Saint Charles, VA $55,852

Saint Paul, VA $55,778

Weber City, VA $54,214

Whitetop, VA $56,515

Wise, VA $55,900

Pulaski, VA $57,122

Atkins, VA $56,640

Austinville, VA $57,097

Barren Springs, VA $57,146

Bastian, VA $56,648

Bland, VA $56,781

Broadford, VA $56,589

Cana, VA $57,185

Ceres, VA $56,594

Chilhowie, VA $56,574

Cripple Creek, VA $56,830

Crockett, VA $56,817

Draper, VA $57,075

Dugspur, VA $57,117

Elk Creek, VA $56,790

Emory, VA $56,415

Fancy Gap, VA $57,136

Fries, VA $56,981

Galax, VA $57,074

Glade Spring, VA $56,303

Rural Retreat, VA $56,745

Saltville, VA $56,599

Speedwell, VA $56,782

Sugar Grove, VA $56,653

Tannersville, VA $56,555

Troutdale, VA $56,613

Willis, VA $57,086

Woodlawn, VA $57,109

Wytheville, VA $56,949

Staunton, VA $57,902

Augusta Springs, VA $57,657

Bacova, VA $57,386

Blue Grass, VA $57,409

Brownsburg, VA $57,066

Buena Vista, VA $56,598

Churchville, VA $58,063

Clifton Forge, VA $57,192

Covington, VA $56,882

Craigsville, VA $57,663

Crimora, VA $58,122

Deerfield, VA $57,708

Doe Hill, VA $57,659

Fairfield, VA $56,982

Fort Defiance, VA $58,165

Glen Wilton, VA $56,975

Goshen, VA $57,415

Greenville, VA $57,379

Grottoes, VA $58,176

Head Waters, VA $57,754

Hot Springs, VA $57,226

Iron Gate, VA $57,290

Lexington, VA $57,082

Low Moor, VA $57,156

Mc Dowell, VA $57,682

Middlebrook, VA $57,393

Millboro, VA $57,438

Mint Spring, VA $57,682

Montebello, VA $56,870

Monterey, VA $57,516

Mount Sidney, VA $58,191

Mustoe, VA $57,611

New Hope, VA $58,157

Port Republic, VA $58,145

Raphine, VA $57,135

Rockbridge Baths, VA $57,192

Selma, VA $57,212

Steeles Tavern, VA $57,252

Stuarts Draft, VA $57,467

Swoope, VA $57,799

Verona, VA $58,191

Vesuvius, VA $56,742

Warm Springs, VA $57,404

West Augusta, VA $57,834

Weyers Cave, VA $58,205

Williamsville, VA $57,714

Lynchburg, VA $55,751

Altavista, VA $56,280

Alton, VA $57,510

Amherst, VA $56,130

Appomattox, VA $56,231

Bedford, VA $56,574

Big Island, VA $56,264

Blairs, VA $57,497

Brookneal, VA $56,503

Buffalo Junction, VA $57,692

Callands, VA $57,219

Chatham, VA $57,265

Clifford, VA $56,216

Clover, VA $57,370

Cluster Springs, VA $57,689

Coleman Falls, VA $55,982

Concord, VA $55,828

Crystal Hill, VA $57,281

Danville, VA $57,542

Hillsville, VA $57,185

Carson, VA $59,388

Hiwassee, VA $56,997

Independence, VA $56,799

Annandale, VA $67,582

Burke, VA $66,949

Dumfries, VA $64,989

Dunn Loring, VA $67,669

Fairfax, VA $66,658

Fairfax Station, VA $66,477

Falls Church, VA $67,728

Fort Belvoir, VA $66,909

Great Falls, VA $66,660

Greenway, VA $67,727

Lorton, VA $66,531

Merrifield, VA $67,513

Mc Lean, VA $67,720

West Mclean, VA $67,727

Mount Vernon, VA $67,160

Newington, VA $67,006

Dry Fork, VA $57,385

Brooke, VA $62,621

Evington, VA $56,061

Forest, VA $55,951

Gladstone, VA $56,280

Gladys, VA $56,281

Glasgow, VA $56,641

Goode, VA $56,136

Gretna, VA $56,857

Halifax, VA $57,494

Howardsville, VA $57,401

Hurt, VA $56,539

Java, VA $57,200

Ararat, VA $57,171

Axton, VA $57,347

Bassett, VA $57,306

Belspring, VA $57,008

Bent Mountain, VA $56,525

Blacksburg, VA $56,739

Blue Ridge, VA $56,506

Boones Mill, VA $56,485

Buchanan, VA $56,696

Callaway, VA $56,632

Christiansburg, VA $56,745

Cascade, VA $57,297

Catawba, VA $56,600

Check, VA $56,720

Claudville, VA $57,137

Cloverdale, VA $56,400

Collinsville, VA $57,496

Copper Hill, VA $56,645

Critz, VA $57,228

Daleville, VA $56,458

Dublin, VA $57,038

Eagle Rock, VA $56,860

Eggleston, VA $56,924

Elliston, VA $56,587

Ferrum, VA $56,949

Fieldale, VA $57,414

Fincastle, VA $56,634

Floyd, VA $56,953

Glade Hill, VA $56,700

Glen Lyn, VA $56,742

Goodview, VA $56,499

Hardy, VA $56,476

Henry, VA $57,035

Huddleston, VA $56,686

Keeling, VA $57,439

Chester, VA $59,667

Chesterfield, VA $59,632

Church Road, VA $59,435

Colonial Heights, VA $59,692

Courtland, VA $58,257

Dendron, VA $58,432

Dewitt, VA $59,245

Dinwiddie, VA $59,406

Disputanta, VA $59,455

Dolphin, VA $58,594

Drewryville, VA $58,130

Ebony, VA $57,729

Elberon, VA $58,191

Emporia, VA $58,261

Ford, VA $59,297

Franklin, VA $58,078

Freeman, VA $58,581

Gasburg, VA $57,853

Hopewell, VA $59,569

Ivor, VA $58,172

Jarratt, VA $58,764

Lawrenceville, VA $58,376

Mc Kenney, VA $59,090

Meredithville, VA $58,292

Newsoms, VA $57,886

Prince George, VA $59,625

Rawlings, VA $58,862

Sedley, VA $58,335

Skippers, VA $58,028

Spring Grove, VA $58,748

Stony Creek, VA $59,086

Surry, VA $58,049

Sussex, VA $58,954

Sutherland, VA $59,575

Valentines, VA $57,907

Wakefield, VA $58,410

Warfield, VA $58,910

Waverly, VA $58,869

White Plains, VA $57,875

Wilsons, VA $59,121

Yale, VA $58,715

Zuni, VA $58,149

Claremont, VA $58,827

Farmville, VA $57,724

Baskerville, VA $57,629

Indian Valley, VA $57,037

Mc Coy, VA $56,913

Martinsville, VA $57,401

Meadows Of Dan, VA $57,189

Moneta, VA $56,593

Montvale, VA $56,592

Narrows, VA $56,913

Newbern, VA $56,963

New Castle, VA $56,637

Newport, VA $56,766

New River, VA $57,120

Oriskany, VA $56,747

Paint Bank, VA $56,658

Parrott, VA $56,940

Patrick Springs, VA $57,294

Pearisburg, VA $56,970

Pembroke, VA $56,969

Penhook, VA $56,888

Pilot, VA $56,765

Pittsville, VA $56,860

Radford, VA $57,056

Long Island, VA $56,495

Lowry, VA $56,243

Lynch Station, VA $56,501

Madison Heights, VA $55,753

Monroe, VA $56,031

Naruna, VA $56,324

Nathalie, VA $57,005

Natural Bridge, VA $56,820

Natural Bridge Station, VA $56,575

Nelson, VA $57,777

Norwood, VA $56,496

Ringgold, VA $57,460

Rustburg, VA $55,881

Scottsburg, VA $57,572

Scottsville, VA $57,883

South Boston, VA $57,622

Spout Spring, VA $55,984

Sutherlin, VA $57,465

Sweet Briar, VA $55,917

Vernon Hill, VA $57,398

Virgilina, VA $57,640

Wingina, VA $56,830

Amonate, VA $56,704

Bandy, VA $56,580

Big Rock, VA $56,888

Bishop, VA $56,586

Bluefield, VA $56,760

Boissevain, VA $56,621

Breaks, VA $56,795

Burkes Garden, VA $56,643

Cedar Bluff, VA $56,726

Doran, VA $56,960

Falls Mills, VA $56,621

Grundy, VA $56,983

Horsepen, VA $56,608

Hurley, VA $56,690

Jewell Ridge, VA $56,726

Keen Mountain, VA $56,948

Mavisdale, VA $56,732

Maxie, VA $56,899

North Tazewell, VA $56,718

Oakwood, VA $56,980

Pilgrims Knob, VA $56,825

Pocahontas, VA $56,640

Pounding Mill, VA $56,806

Raven, VA $56,933

Red Ash, VA $56,985

Richlands, VA $56,953

Rowe, VA $56,753

Shortt Gap, VA $56,880

Swords Creek, VA $56,736

Tazewell, VA $56,629

Vansant, VA $56,738

Whitewood, VA $56,744

Wolford, VA $56,754

Boydton, VA $57,753

Bracey, VA $57,900

Brodnax, VA $58,124

Buckingham, VA $57,106

Burkeville, VA $57,990

Charlotte Court House, VA $57,159

Chase City, VA $57,455

Clarksville, VA $57,855

Crewe, VA $58,359

Cullen, VA $56,989

Dillwyn, VA $57,676

Drakes Branch, VA $57,449

Dundas, VA $58,303

Evergreen, VA $56,286

Fort Mitchell, VA $57,448

Green Bay, VA $57,670

Hampden Sydney, VA $57,811

Kenbridge, VA $57,991

Keysville, VA $57,443

La Crosse, VA $57,812

Lunenburg, VA $57,552

Meherrin, VA $57,558

Nottoway, VA $58,270

Pamplin, VA $56,798

Phenix, VA $56,541

Prospect, VA $57,155

Randolph, VA $57,252

Red House, VA $56,376

Red Oak, VA $57,529

Rice, VA $58,063

Saxe, VA $57,404

Skipwith, VA $57,569

South Hill, VA $57,790

Victoria, VA $57,755

Wylliesburg, VA $57,478

Roanoke, VA $56,360

Wachapreague, VA $58,521

Wardtown, VA $58,407

Wattsville, VA $58,576

Willis Wharf, VA $58,504

Windsor, VA $58,005

Withams, VA $58,530

Norfolk, VA $57,708

Newport News, VA $57,837

Fort Eustis, VA $57,860

Hampton, VA $57,873

Fort Monroe, VA $57,841

Poquoson, VA $57,854

Yorktown, VA $57,922

Lackey, VA $57,945

Seaford, VA $57,875

Portsmouth, VA $57,724

Fort Lee, VA $59,689

Petersburg, VA $59,689

Virginia State University, VA $59,689

Alberta, VA $58,509

Ammon, VA $59,293

Blackstone, VA $58,792

Boykins, VA $57,955

Branchville, VA $57,817

Capron, VA $58,241

Round Hill, VA $62,577

Catharpin, VA $64,921

Delaplane, VA $61,922

Ashburn, VA $65,190

Chantilly, VA $65,876

Gainesville, VA $64,393

Hamilton, VA $63,420

Lincoln, VA $63,358

Sterling, VA $65,983

Haymarket, VA $64,331

Herndon, VA $66,226

Leesburg, VA $64,166

Lovettsville, VA $62,744

Nokesville, VA $64,472

Upperville, VA $62,127

Warrenton, VA $62,353

Reston, VA $66,607

Waterford, VA $63,315

The Plains, VA $63,494

Doswell, VA $59,676

Dutton, VA $58,400

Fork Union, VA $58,410

Foster, VA $58,212

Glen Allen, VA $59,811

Gloucester, VA $58,338

Gloucester Point, VA $57,985

Goochland, VA $59,158

Grimstead, VA $58,358

Gum Spring, VA $59,158

Gwynn, VA $58,357

Hadensville, VA $59,066

Hallieford, VA $58,340

Hanover, VA $59,688

Hardyville, VA $58,514

Hartfield, VA $58,534

Hayes, VA $58,021

Henrico, VA $59,855

Hudgins, VA $58,312

Jamaica, VA $59,041

Jamestown, VA $58,154

Jetersville, VA $58,403

Kents Store, VA $58,541

King And Queen Court House, VA $59,130

King William, VA $59,437

Lanexa, VA $59,038

Lightfoot, VA $58,440

Little Plymouth, VA $59,056

Locust Hill, VA $58,709

Louisa, VA $59,148

Macon, VA $59,216

Maidens, VA $59,384

Manakin Sabot, VA $59,578

Mannboro, VA $59,190

Manquin, VA $59,610

Maryus, VA $57,993

Mascot, VA $58,882

Mathews, VA $58,246

Burgess, VA $59,256

Accomac, VA $58,475

Assawoman, VA $58,498

Atlantic, VA $58,577

Battery Park, VA $57,845

Belle Haven, VA $58,441

Birdsnest, VA $58,331

Bloxom, VA $58,565

Cape Charles, VA $58,251

Capeville, VA $58,263

Carrollton, VA $57,838

Carrsville, VA $58,102

Cheriton, VA $58,257

Chesapeake, VA $57,860

Chincoteague Island, VA $58,615

Wallops Island, VA $58,572

Craddockville, VA $58,450

Davis Wharf, VA $58,438

Eastville, VA $58,279

Exmore, VA $58,416

Franktown, VA $58,351

Greenbackville, VA $58,747

Greenbush, VA $58,579

Hacksneck, VA $58,417

Hallwood, VA $58,549

Harborton, VA $58,560

Horntown, VA $58,648

Oak Hall, VA $58,528

Isle Of Wight, VA $57,968

Jamesville, VA $58,384

Jenkins Bridge, VA $58,558

Keller, VA $58,488

Locustville, VA $58,485

Machipongo, VA $58,322

Mappsville, VA $58,536

Marionville, VA $58,321

Mears, VA $58,506

Melfa, VA $58,495

Modest Town, VA $58,647

Nassawadox, VA $58,382

Nelsonia, VA $58,651

New Church, VA $58,629

Onancock, VA $58,544

Onley, VA $58,480

Oyster, VA $58,270

Painter, VA $58,452

Parksley, VA $58,576

Pungoteague, VA $58,477

Quinby, VA $58,323

Rescue, VA $57,842

Sanford, VA $58,639

Saxis, VA $58,648

Seaview, VA $58,258

Smithfield, VA $57,905

Suffolk, VA $57,878

Tangier, VA $58,794

Tasley, VA $58,605

Temperanceville, VA $58,549

Townsend, VA $58,269

Virginia Beach, VA $58,631

Dulles, VA $66,625

Aldie, VA $64,523

Amissville, VA $61,383

Arcola, VA $65,169

Manassas, VA $65,276

Marshall, VA $62,284

Middleburg, VA $63,429

Catlett, VA $63,726

Centreville, VA $65,539

Clifton, VA $66,092

Orlean, VA $61,723

Paeonian Springs, VA $63,724

Paris, VA $61,723

Philomont, VA $63,241

Purcellville, VA $62,772

Bluemont, VA $61,932

Bristow, VA $64,770

Broad Run, VA $63,618

Calverton, VA $63,473

Casanova, VA $63,579

Rectortown, VA $62,207

Mechanicsville, VA $59,734

Midlothian, VA $59,644

Millers Tavern, VA $59,728

Mineral, VA $59,513

Moon, VA $58,271

Moseley, VA $59,445

New Canton, VA $58,157

New Kent, VA $59,408

New Point, VA $58,125

Newtown, VA $59,911

Norge, VA $58,526

North, VA $58,322

Oilville, VA $59,459

Onemo, VA $58,198

Ordinary, VA $58,071

Port Haywood, VA $58,116

Powhatan, VA $59,262

Providence Forge, VA $59,305

Quinton, VA $59,609

Rockville, VA $59,526

Ruthville, VA $59,183

Saint Stephens Church, VA $59,720

Saluda, VA $58,732

Sandston, VA $59,748

Sandy Hook, VA $59,146

Schley, VA $58,209

Severn, VA $58,023

Shacklefords, VA $58,763

State Farm, VA $59,412

Stevensville, VA $59,270

Studley, VA $59,730

Susan, VA $58,140

Toano, VA $58,709

Topping, VA $58,657

Trevilians, VA $59,111

Richmond, VA $59,871

Urbanna, VA $58,936

Wake, VA $58,568

Walkerton, VA $59,355

Ware Neck, VA $58,233

Water View, VA $58,924

West Point, VA $59,126

White Marsh, VA $58,136

Wicomico, VA $58,033

Williamsburg, VA $58,133

Woods Cross Roads, VA $58,344

Montpelier, VA $59,437

Oakton, VA $66,812

Occoquan, VA $66,320

Quantico, VA $64,116

Springfield, VA $67,407

Triangle, VA $64,580

Vienna, VA $67,406

Woodbridge, VA $65,841

Arlington, VA $67,746

Fort Myer, VA $67,747

Mattaponi, VA $58,906

Dhs, VA $67,746

Fort Valley, VA $58,569

Star Tannery, VA $57,996

Stephens City, VA $60,214

Stephenson, VA $60,254

Toms Brook, VA $58,536

White Post, VA $60,732

Woodstock, VA $58,053

Culpeper, VA $59,970

Aroda, VA $58,501

Banco, VA $58,699

Bealeton, VA $62,087

Boston, VA $59,811

Brandy Station, VA $61,021

Brightwood, VA $58,998

Castleton, VA $60,469

Elkwood, VA $60,941

Etlan, VA $58,862

Goldvein, VA $62,361

Graves Mill, VA $58,421

Haywood, VA $58,982

Hood, VA $58,053

Jeffersonton, VA $61,702

Leon, VA $59,247

Lignum, VA $60,589

Madison, VA $58,416

Midland, VA $62,705

Mitchells, VA $59,492

Oakpark, VA $58,787

Pratts, VA $58,410

Radiant, VA $58,626

Rapidan, VA $59,155

Remington, VA $61,593

Reva, VA $59,312

Richardsville, VA $61,095

Rixeyville, VA $60,937

Rochelle, VA $58,392

Somerville, VA $62,825

Sperryville, VA $59,254

Stevensburg, VA $60,711

Sumerduck, VA $61,610

Syria, VA $58,196

Viewtown, VA $60,977

Washington, VA $60,294

Wolftown, VA $58,058

Woodville, VA $59,839

Harrisonburg, VA $58,295

Basye, VA $57,829

Bergton, VA $57,651

Bridgewater, VA $58,186

Broadway, VA $58,006

Criders, VA $57,754

Dayton, VA $57,986

Edinburg, VA $57,927

Elkton, VA $58,102

Alexandria, VA $67,738

Fredericksburg, VA $61,376

Bowling Green, VA $60,185

Burr Hill, VA $60,193

Callao, VA $59,846

Caret, VA $60,560

Center Cross, VA $59,529

Champlain, VA $60,421

Coles Point, VA $60,648

Colonial Beach, VA $60,989

Corbin, VA $60,612

Dahlgren, VA $62,989

Dogue, VA $60,948

Dunnsville, VA $59,743

Edwardsville, VA $59,333

Farnham, VA $59,508

Garrisonville, VA $63,506

Hague, VA $60,209

Hartwood, VA $61,553

Haynesville, VA $60,159

Heathsville, VA $59,277

Hustle, VA $60,458

Irvington, VA $58,802

Jersey, VA $61,032

Kilmarnock, VA $58,852

King George, VA $61,984

Kinsale, VA $60,093

Ladysmith, VA $59,838

Lancaster, VA $58,996

Laneview, VA $59,139

Lively, VA $59,051

Locust Grove, VA $60,210

Loretto, VA $60,469

Lottsburg, VA $59,734

Merry Point, VA $58,904

Milford, VA $59,964

Mollusk, VA $58,925

Montross, VA $60,603

Morattico, VA $59,231

Mount Holly, VA $60,401

Ninde, VA $62,122

Nuttsville, VA $59,173

Oldhams, VA $60,044

Ophelia, VA $59,287

Partlow, VA $60,357

Port Royal, VA $60,453

Rappahannock Academy, VA $60,465

Reedville, VA $59,243

Rhoadesville, VA $59,642

Rollins Fork, VA $60,986

Fulks Run, VA $57,862

Hinton, VA $57,808

Keezletown, VA $58,090

Lacey Spring, VA $58,119

Linville, VA $58,089

Luray, VA $58,275

Mc Gaheysville, VA $58,157

Mount Crawford, VA $58,159

Mount Jackson, VA $57,969

Mount Solon, VA $57,977

New Market, VA $58,103

Orkney Springs, VA $57,844

Penn Laird, VA $58,183

Quicksburg, VA $58,026

Pleasant Valley, VA $58,151

Shenandoah, VA $58,122

Singers Glen, VA $58,085

Stanley, VA $58,127

Timberville, VA $58,113

Charlottesville, VA $58,217

Afton, VA $57,572

Arrington, VA $56,427

Barboursville, VA $58,443

Batesville, VA $58,078

Covesville, VA $57,577

Crozet, VA $58,106

Dyke, VA $58,077

Ruby, VA $63,202

Communications Lineman Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Communications Lineman roles, the industry you choose can impact your earning potential by as much as 60% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the highest-paying industry, Media, offers compensation 30% above the average. Conversely, Communications Lineman positions in Business Services typically offer lower base pay, as this sector often view Communications Lineman as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industry for a Communications Lineman

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Media	$80,539	$39.0	30%

Communications Lineman Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Communications Lineman's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

$56,486

Average $61,953/year

$69,508

$4,707

Average $5,163/month

$5,792

$1,086

Average $1,191/week

$1,337

$27

Average $30/hour

$33

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$69,508	$5,792	$1,337	$33
Average	$61,953	$5,163	$1,191	$30
25th Percentile	$56,486	$4,707	$1,086	$27

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