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 $57,146 for beginners, reaching about $59,873 at mid-level, and approach $62,429 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 Vermont

How much does a Communications Lineman make in Vermont? As of September 01, 2026, the average salary for a Communications Lineman in Vermont is $60,384 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $29.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $74,452
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $55,055 to $67,748
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $50,204

10% $50,204

50% (Median) $60,384

90% $74,452

Communications Lineman Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$67,748	$5,646	$1,303	$33
Average	$60,384	$5,032	$1,161	$29
25th Percentile	$55,055	$4,588	$1,059	$26

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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): $57,146
Early Career (1-2 years): $58,075
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $59,873
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $62,225
Expert (over 8 years): $62,429

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Entry Level Communications Lineman	less than 1 year	$57,146
Early Career Level Communications Lineman	1-2 years	$58,075
Mid-Level Level Communications Lineman	2-4 years	$59,873
Senior-Level Level Communications Lineman	5-8 years	$62,225
Expert Level Communications Lineman	over 8 years	$62,429

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:

Adamant: $61,808
Barre: $61,901
Cabot: $61,765

Adamant, VT $61,808

Barre, VT $61,901

Cabot, VT $61,765

Calais, VT $61,819

East Barre, VT $61,807

East Calais, VT $61,808

East Montpelier, VT $61,849

Eden, VT $61,768

Eden Mills, VT $61,712

Graniteville, VT $61,897

Hyde Park, VT $61,859

Johnson, VT $61,937

Lake Elmore, VT $61,790

Marshfield, VT $61,776

Moretown, VT $61,941

Morrisville, VT $61,934

Moscow, VT $61,965

Northfield, VT $61,865

Northfield Falls, VT $62,155

North Hyde Park, VT $61,854

North Montpelier, VT $61,792

Plainfield, VT $61,784

Roxbury, VT $61,679

South Barre, VT $61,973

Waterbury, VT $61,959

Stowe, VT $61,968

Waitsfield, VT $61,933

Warren, VT $61,817

Washington, VT $61,697

Waterbury Center, VT $61,957

Websterville, VT $61,888

Williamstown, VT $61,816

Wolcott, VT $61,782

Woodbury, VT $61,721

Worcester, VT $61,782

Rutland, VT $61,780

Belmont, VT $61,590

Benson, VT $61,589

Bomoseen, VT $61,686

Brandon, VT $61,732

Bridport, VT $61,739

Castleton, VT $61,698

Center Rutland, VT $61,741

Chittenden, VT $61,598

Cuttingsville, VT $61,577

Danby, VT $61,682

East Middlebury, VT $61,772

East Poultney, VT $61,689

East Wallingford, VT $61,622

Fair Haven, VT $61,644

Florence, VT $61,622

Forest Dale, VT $61,734

Gaysville, VT $61,342

Granville, VT $61,632

Hancock, VT $61,622

Hydeville, VT $61,694

Killington, VT $61,616

Middlebury, VT $61,868

Middletown Springs, VT $61,656

Mount Holly, VT $61,598

North Clarendon, VT $61,689

Orwell, VT $61,682

Pawlet, VT $61,704

Pittsfield, VT $61,651

Pittsford, VT $61,710

Poultney, VT $61,699

Proctor, VT $61,767

Ripton, VT $61,696

Rochester, VT $61,664

Rupert, VT $61,657

Salisbury, VT $61,756

Shoreham, VT $61,704

Stockbridge, VT $61,594

Wallingford, VT $61,627

Wells, VT $61,707

West Pawlet, VT $61,728

West Rupert, VT $61,713

West Rutland, VT $61,675

Whiting, VT $61,706

Saint Johnsbury, VT $61,772

Albany, VT $61,737

Barnet, VT $61,707

Barton, VT $61,730

Beebe Plain, VT $61,749

Concord, VT $61,648

Coventry, VT $61,820

Craftsbury, VT $61,755

Craftsbury Common, VT $61,758

Danville, VT $61,720

Derby, VT $61,749

Derby Line, VT $61,702

East Burke, VT $61,701

East Charleston, VT $61,707

East Hardwick, VT $61,740

East Haven, VT $61,566

East Saint Johnsbury, VT $61,771

Glover, VT $61,712

Granby, VT $61,490

Greensboro, VT $61,691

Greensboro Bend, VT $61,730

Hardwick, VT $61,798

Irasburg, VT $61,715

Island Pond, VT $61,614

Lowell, VT $61,694

Lower Waterford, VT $61,764

Lyndon, VT $61,753

Lyndon Center, VT $61,823

Lyndonville, VT $61,756

Morgan, VT $61,645

Newport, VT $61,785

Newport Center, VT $61,707

North Concord, VT $61,545

North Troy, VT $61,715

Orleans, VT $61,692

Passumpsic, VT $61,776

Peacham, VT $61,652

Saint Johnsbury Center, VT $61,778

Sheffield, VT $61,669

Sutton, VT $61,664

Troy, VT $61,721

West Burke, VT $61,705

West Charleston, VT $61,676

West Danville, VT $61,724

Westfield, VT $61,675

West Glover, VT $61,717

Averill, VT $61,358

Beecher Falls, VT $61,756

Canaan, VT $61,602

Gilman, VT $61,873

Guildhall, VT $61,521

Lunenburg, VT $61,655

Norton, VT $61,481

North Bennington, VT $62,167

North Pownal, VT $62,293

Pownal, VT $62,328

White River Junction, VT $61,764

Ascutney, VT $61,793

Barnard, VT $61,624

Bethel, VT $61,662

Bradford, VT $61,727

Bridgewater, VT $61,688

Bridgewater Corners, VT $61,565

Brookfield, VT $61,723

Brownsville, VT $61,689

Chelsea, VT $61,687

Corinth, VT $61,670

East Corinth, VT $61,696

East Randolph, VT $61,708

East Ryegate, VT $61,654

East Thetford, VT $61,731

Fairlee, VT $61,664

Groton, VT $61,681

Hartford, VT $61,925

Hartland, VT $61,709

Hartland Four Corners, VT $61,706

Mc Indoe Falls, VT $61,865

Newbury, VT $61,673

North Hartland, VT $61,752

North Pomfret, VT $61,646

North Thetford, VT $61,729

Norwich, VT $61,717

Plymouth, VT $61,521

Post Mills, VT $61,716

Quechee, VT $61,780

Randolph, VT $61,769

Randolph Center, VT $61,737

Reading, VT $61,572

Sharon, VT $61,661

South Pomfret, VT $61,602

South Royalton, VT $61,679

South Ryegate, VT $61,691

South Strafford, VT $61,676

South Woodstock, VT $61,587

Strafford, VT $61,622

Taftsville, VT $61,785

Thetford, VT $61,731

Thetford Center, VT $61,666

Topsham, VT $61,648

Tunbridge, VT $61,659

Vershire, VT $61,630

Wells River, VT $61,696

West Fairlee, VT $61,809

West Hartford, VT $61,648

West Newbury, VT $61,672

West Topsham, VT $61,697

Wilder, VT $61,928

Windsor, VT $61,734

Woodstock, VT $61,658

Bellows Falls, VT $61,883

Cambridgeport, VT $61,812

Cavendish, VT $61,607

Chester, VT $61,669

Chester Depot, VT $61,646

Grafton, VT $61,622

Londonderry, VT $61,733

Ludlow, VT $61,639

North Springfield, VT $61,854

Perkinsville, VT $61,686

Peru, VT $61,668

Proctorsville, VT $61,617

Saxtons River, VT $61,870

South Londonderry, VT $61,771

Springfield, VT $61,824

Westminster, VT $61,883

Westminster Station, VT $61,887

Weston, VT $61,605

Shaftsbury, VT $62,094

Brattleboro, VT $62,009

Bondville, VT $61,753

East Dover, VT $61,878

Jacksonville, VT $62,034

Jamaica, VT $61,754

Marlboro, VT $62,316

Newfane, VT $61,838

Putney, VT $61,825

Readsboro, VT $62,324

South Newfane, VT $61,859

Stamford, VT $62,279

Townshend, VT $61,782

Vernon, VT $62,199

Wardsboro, VT $61,827

West Dover, VT $61,928

West Dummerston, VT $61,853

West Halifax, VT $61,948

West Townshend, VT $61,699

West Wardsboro, VT $61,700

Whitingham, VT $62,012

Williamsville, VT $61,853

Wilmington, VT $61,974

Burlington, VT $62,143

South Burlington, VT $62,140

Winooski, VT $62,143

Colchester, VT $62,143

Alburgh, VT $61,833

Bakersfield, VT $61,925

Belvidere Center, VT $61,701

Bristol, VT $61,938

Cambridge, VT $62,012

Charlotte, VT $62,059

East Berkshire, VT $61,865

East Fairfield, VT $61,958

Enosburg Falls, VT $61,787

Essex, VT $62,096

Essex Junction, VT $62,100

Fairfax, VT $62,016

Fairfield, VT $61,956

Ferrisburgh, VT $61,990

Franklin, VT $61,790

Grand Isle, VT $62,022

Highgate Center, VT $61,843

Highgate Springs, VT $61,874

Hinesburg, VT $62,058

Huntington, VT $62,011

Isle La Motte, VT $61,910

Jeffersonville, VT $61,970

Jericho, VT $62,044

Jonesville, VT $62,057

Milton, VT $62,074

Monkton, VT $62,008

Montgomery, VT $61,787

Montgomery Center, VT $61,712

New Haven, VT $61,931

North Ferrisburgh, VT $62,018

North Hero, VT $61,956

Richford, VT $61,776

Richmond, VT $62,051

Saint Albans, VT $61,984

Saint Albans Bay, VT $61,976

Shelburne, VT $62,116

Sheldon, VT $61,910

Sheldon Springs, VT $62,062

South Hero, VT $62,078

Starksboro, VT $61,974

Swanton, VT $61,899

Underhill, VT $62,030

Underhill Center, VT $62,032

Vergennes, VT $61,912

Waterville, VT $61,932

Westford, VT $62,061

Williston, VT $62,108

Montpelier, VT $61,891

Bennington, VT $62,213

Arlington, VT $61,994

Dorset, VT $61,753

East Arlington, VT $61,729

East Dorset, VT $61,754

Manchester, VT $61,921

Manchester Center, VT $61,880

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	$78,499	$38.0	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.

$55,055

Average $60,384/year

$67,748

$4,588

Average $5,032/month

$5,646

$1,059

Average $1,161/week

$1,303

$26

Average $29/hour

$33

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$67,748	$5,646	$1,303	$33
Average	$60,384	$5,032	$1,161	$29
25th Percentile	$55,055	$4,588	$1,059	$26

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