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 $52,430 for beginners, reaching about $54,931 at mid-level, and approach $57,277 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 West Virginia

How much does a Communications Lineman make in West Virginia? As of September 01, 2026, the average salary for a Communications Lineman in West Virginia is $55,401 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $27.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $68,308
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $50,512 to $62,157
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $46,061

10% $46,061

50% (Median) $55,401

90% $68,308

Communications Lineman Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$62,157	$5,180	$1,195	$30
Average	$55,401	$4,617	$1,065	$27
25th Percentile	$50,512	$4,209	$971	$24

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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): $52,430
Early Career (1-2 years): $53,283
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $54,931
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $57,090
Expert (over 8 years): $57,277

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Entry Level Communications Lineman	less than 1 year	$52,430
Early Career Level Communications Lineman	1-2 years	$53,283
Mid-Level Level Communications Lineman	2-4 years	$54,931
Senior-Level Level Communications Lineman	5-8 years	$57,090
Expert Level Communications Lineman	over 8 years	$57,277

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:

Bomont: $54,805
Yawkey: $54,828
Logan: $54,362

Bomont, WV $54,805

Yawkey, WV $54,828

Logan, WV $54,362

Accoville, WV $54,306

Amherstdale, WV $54,301

Baisden, WV $53,976

Bruno, WV $54,130

Chauncey, WV $54,243

Cora, WV $54,305

Davin, WV $54,183

Gilbert, WV $54,036

Henlawson, WV $54,424

Holden, WV $54,199

Kistler, WV $54,312

Lorado, WV $54,270

Lyburn, WV $54,118

Mallory, WV $54,303

Man, WV $54,138

Mount Gay, WV $54,335

Omar, WV $54,077

Peach Creek, WV $54,374

Sarah Ann, WV $53,996

Stollings, WV $54,286

Switzer, WV $54,283

Verdunville, WV $54,270

Verner, WV $53,973

Wharncliffe, WV $53,916

Whitman, WV $54,202

Wilkinson, WV $54,322

Yolyn, WV $54,165

Williamson, WV $54,195

Borderland, WV $54,256

Breeden, WV $54,277

Chattaroy, WV $54,241

Crum, WV $54,351

Delbarton, WV $54,083

Dingess, WV $54,248

Edgarton, WV $53,982

Kermit, WV $54,288

Lenore, WV $54,173

Matewan, WV $54,023

Naugatuck, WV $54,187

Newtown, WV $54,005

North Matewan, WV $54,070

Ragland, WV $54,079

Rawl, WV $54,103

Red Jacket, WV $53,985

Varney, WV $54,011

Wilsondale, WV $54,242

Huntington, WV $54,695

Beckley, WV $54,370

Allen Junction, WV $53,973

Amigo, WV $53,743

Ansted, WV $54,528

Beaver, WV $54,084

Bolt, WV $54,267

Bradley, WV $54,397

Camp Creek, WV $53,771

Coal City, WV $53,922

Cool Ridge, WV $53,860

Corinne, WV $54,005

Crab Orchard, WV $54,207

Danese, WV $54,033

Daniels, WV $54,063

Dothan, WV $54,418

Eccles, WV $54,224

Edmond, WV $54,322

Fairdale, WV $54,318

Fayetteville, WV $54,429

Flat Top, WV $53,770

Ghent, WV $53,844

Glen Daniel, WV $54,298

Glen Fork, WV $54,187

Glen Jean, WV $54,328

Glen Rogers, WV $54,132

Glen White, WV $54,213

Harper, WV $54,293

Helen, WV $53,875

Hico, WV $54,278

Hilltop, WV $54,458

Josephine, WV $53,793

Lanark, WV $54,138

Lansing, WV $54,374

Layland, WV $53,943

Lester, WV $54,111

Lochgelly, WV $54,463

Lookout, WV $54,203

Maben, WV $53,887

Mabscott, WV $54,300

Mac Arthur, WV $54,243

Mc Graws, WV $54,066

Saulsville, WV $53,983

Midway, WV $54,106

Minden, WV $54,349

Mount Hope, WV $54,331

Mullens, WV $54,041

Oak Hill, WV $54,334

Odd, WV $53,762

Pax, WV $54,331

Piney View, WV $54,136

Prince, WV $54,113

Princewick, WV $53,956

Prosperity, WV $54,383

Raleigh, WV $54,159

Ravencliff, WV $54,216

Rhodell, WV $53,935

Sabine, WV $54,136

Scarbro, WV $54,454

Shady Spring, WV $53,925

Skelton, WV $54,328

Slab Fork, WV $54,031

Sophia, WV $54,089

Spanishburg, WV $53,879

Boomer, WV $54,749

Buffalo, WV $54,655

Cabin Creek, WV $55,027

Cannelton, WV $54,784

Cedar Grove, WV $54,968

Charlton Heights, WV $54,696

Clay, WV $54,397

Clear Creek, WV $54,384

Clendenin, WV $54,950

Clothier, WV $54,511

Colcord, WV $54,566

Comfort, WV $54,947

Costa, WV $55,024

Danville, WV $54,650

Dawes, WV $54,890

Deep Water, WV $54,629

Dixie, WV $54,774

Dorothy, WV $54,629

Drybranch, WV $54,972

Dry Creek, WV $54,421

Duck, WV $54,281

Dunbar, WV $55,231

East Bank, WV $55,038

Eleanor, WV $54,739

Elkview, WV $55,085

Eskdale, WV $54,757

Ethel, WV $54,302

Falling Rock, WV $54,990

Foster, WV $54,825

Fraziers Bottom, WV $54,524

Gallagher, WV $54,739

Gauley Bridge, WV $54,608

Glasgow, WV $55,008

Glen, WV $54,797

Glen Ferris, WV $54,683

Gordon, WV $54,609

Handley, WV $54,870

Hansford, WV $54,925

Henderson, WV $54,474

Hernshaw, WV $55,202

Hewett, WV $54,516

Hometown, WV $54,883

Hugheston, WV $54,900

Indore, WV $54,669

Institute, WV $55,216

Ivydale, WV $54,430

Jeffrey, WV $54,632

Kanawha Falls, WV $54,589

Kimberly, WV $54,769

Kincaid, WV $54,534

Lake, WV $54,383

Leon, WV $54,494

Liberty, WV $54,822

Lizemores, WV $54,798

London, WV $54,909

Madison, WV $54,744

Mammoth, WV $54,971

Maysel, WV $54,625

Miami, WV $54,950

Montgomery, WV $54,808

Mount Carbon, WV $54,701

Naoma, WV $54,322

Nebo, WV $54,373

Nellis, WV $54,978

Nitro, WV $55,096

Orgas, WV $54,747

Ottawa, WV $54,565

Page, WV $54,537

Peytona, WV $54,947

Pinch, WV $55,180

Poca, WV $54,995

Pond Gap, WV $54,883

Powellton, WV $54,659

Pratt, WV $54,963

Procious, WV $54,744

Racine, WV $55,042

Red House, WV $54,805

Ridgeview, WV $54,931

Robson, WV $54,561

Rock Creek, WV $54,390

Saint Albans, WV $55,076

Saxon, WV $54,243

Seth, WV $54,817

Sharples, WV $54,309

Mount Olive, WV $54,773

Smithers, WV $54,811

Southside, WV $54,352

Sylvester, WV $54,737

Tad, WV $55,223

Tornado, WV $55,056

Turtle Creek, WV $54,615

Twilight, WV $54,558

Uneeda, WV $54,689

Van, WV $54,614

Wharton, WV $54,304

Whitesville, WV $54,639

Widen, WV $54,232

Winfield, WV $54,828

Winifrede, WV $55,081

Advent, WV $54,896

Arnoldsburg, WV $54,251

Cyclone, WV $54,267

Bluefield, WV $54,139

Athens, WV $54,052

Beeson, WV $53,808

Bramwell, WV $54,018

Bud, WV $53,904

Covel, WV $53,928

Freeman, WV $54,066

Herndon, WV $53,768

Hiawatha, WV $53,808

Kegley, WV $53,972

Kellysville, WV $54,557

Lashmeet, WV $53,896

Matoaka, WV $53,808

Montcalm, WV $54,005

Nemours, WV $54,043

Princeton, WV $54,259

Rock, WV $53,878

Wolfe, WV $54,216

Welch, WV $53,874

Anawalt, WV $53,952

Avondale, WV $53,839

Bartley, WV $53,857

Berwind, WV $54,071

Big Sandy, WV $54,014

Bradshaw, WV $54,060

Brenton, WV $54,027

Clear Fork, WV $54,082

Coal Mountain, WV $54,080

Cucumber, WV $53,941

Davy, WV $53,868

Eckman, WV $53,819

Elbert, WV $53,869

Elkhorn, WV $53,820

Fanrock, WV $53,818

Gary, WV $53,896

Hanover, WV $53,935

Hemphill, WV $53,863

Hensley, WV $53,857

Iaeger, WV $53,854

Ikes Fork, WV $53,913

Isaban, WV $53,923

Itmann, WV $53,994

Jenkinjones, WV $54,094

Jesse, WV $54,107

Jolo, WV $53,967

Justice, WV $54,077

Kimball, WV $53,852

Kopperston, WV $54,294

Kyle, WV $54,078

Lynco, WV $54,175

Marianna, WV $54,071

Matheny, WV $54,138

Maybeury, WV $53,968

Mohawk, WV $54,005

Newhall, WV $54,024

Helvetia, WV $54,027

Kanawha Head, WV $54,074

Lorentz, WV $54,210

Pickens, WV $53,915

Rock Cave, WV $54,126

Selbyville, WV $54,010

Tallmansville, WV $54,127

Volga, WV $54,209

Elkins, WV $54,218

Belington, WV $54,204

Beverly, WV $54,152

Bowden, WV $53,957

Coalton, WV $54,183

Dailey, WV $54,120

Davis, WV $54,013

Richwood, WV $53,845

Dryfork, WV $54,022

Durbin, WV $54,075

Upperglade, WV $54,026

Ellamore, WV $54,159

Glady, WV $53,858

Hambleton, WV $54,137

Harman, WV $53,987

Hendricks, WV $54,028

Huttonsville, WV $54,061

Junior, WV $54,249

Kerens, WV $54,088

Mabie, WV $54,063

Mill Creek, WV $54,095

Monterville, WV $53,884

Montrose, WV $54,141

Norton, WV $54,162

Parsons, WV $54,091

Webster Springs, WV $53,994

Red Creek, WV $54,052

Slatyfork, WV $53,922

Thomas, WV $54,099

Valley Bend, WV $54,194

Valley Head, WV $53,976

Whitmer, WV $53,971

Bergoo, WV $53,888

Clarksburg, WV $54,320

Alma, WV $54,430

Alum Bridge, WV $54,152

Anmoore, WV $54,322

Auburn, WV $54,222

Berea, WV $54,199

Bridgeport, WV $54,289

Burnsville, WV $54,097

Cairo, WV $54,456

Camden, WV $54,187

Center Point, WV $54,307

Coxs Mills, WV $54,176

Crawford, WV $54,128

Ellenboro, WV $54,422

Flemington, WV $54,204

Folsom, WV $54,179

New Richmond, WV $53,919

Northfork, WV $53,829

North Spring, WV $53,917

Oceana, WV $54,224

Pageton, WV $53,884

Panther, WV $53,947

Paynesville, WV $54,086

Pineville, WV $54,022

Premier, WV $53,865

Raysal, WV $54,079

Rock View, WV $54,075

Roderfield, WV $53,851

Simon, WV $54,016

Squire, WV $53,823

Switchback, WV $53,955

Thorpe, WV $53,879

War, WV $53,904

Warriormine, WV $54,077

Wilcoe, WV $53,819

Wyoming, WV $54,031

Lewisburg, WV $54,421

Fairlea, WV $54,688

Alderson, WV $54,291

Arbovale, WV $54,170

Asbury, WV $54,241

Ballard, WV $54,591

Bartow, WV $54,017

Buckeye, WV $54,040

Caldwell, WV $54,807

Cass, WV $53,939

Crawley, WV $54,062

Dunmore, WV $54,103

Forest Hill, WV $54,314

Frankford, WV $54,346

Gap Mills, WV $55,340

Grassy Meadows, WV $53,999

Green Bank, WV $54,249

Greenville, WV $54,630

Hillsboro, WV $53,853

Lindside, WV $54,835

Marlinton, WV $54,048

Maxwelton, WV $54,411

White Sulphur Springs, WV $54,645

Pence Springs, WV $54,333

Peterstown, WV $54,760

Renick, WV $53,963

Ronceverte, WV $54,737

Secondcreek, WV $54,888

Sinks Grove, WV $54,723

Smoot, WV $53,943

Talcott, WV $54,393

Union, WV $54,808

Waiteville, WV $55,414

Wayside, WV $54,414

Williamsburg, WV $53,984

Wolfcreek, WV $54,408

Alloy, WV $54,699

Alum Creek, WV $55,116

Amma, WV $54,671

Arnett, WV $54,381

Artie, WV $54,502

Ashford, WV $55,128

Bancroft, WV $54,952

Belle, WV $55,145

Bickmore, WV $54,621

Bim, WV $54,533

Blair, WV $54,185

Bloomingrose, WV $55,052

Blount, WV $55,070

Blue Creek, WV $55,140

Bob White, WV $54,581

Chloe, WV $54,380

Cottageville, WV $54,427

Evans, WV $54,499

Gandeeville, WV $54,725

Gay, WV $54,541

Given, WV $54,648

Hartford, WV $54,709

Kenna, WV $54,827

Left Hand, WV $54,622

Le Roy, WV $54,432

Letart, WV $54,486

Looneyville, WV $54,560

Mason, WV $54,774

Millstone, WV $54,264

Millwood, WV $54,553

Mount Alto, WV $54,414

New Haven, WV $54,705

Newton, WV $54,563

Normantown, WV $54,138

Orma, WV $54,306

Reedy, WV $54,427

Ripley, WV $54,486

Sandyville, WV $54,472

Spencer, WV $54,414

Wallback, WV $54,594

Walton, WV $54,790

West Columbia, WV $54,549

Charleston, WV $55,235

Ridgeley, WV $54,751

Rio, WV $54,018

Romney, WV $54,077

Shanks, WV $54,092

Springfield, WV $54,397

Terra Alta, WV $54,458

Wiley Ford, WV $54,851

Baker, WV $54,108

Brandywine, WV $54,296

Circleville, WV $54,060

Franklin, WV $54,248

High View, WV $54,502

Lost City, WV $54,276

Mathias, WV $54,399

Riverton, WV $53,977

Sugar Grove, WV $54,470

Bloomery, WV $54,162

Fisher, WV $54,076

Capon Springs, WV $54,366

Maysville, WV $54,050

Moorefield, WV $54,214

Milam, WV $54,245

Old Fields, WV $54,058

Petersburg, WV $54,138

Wardensville, WV $54,357

Purgitsville, WV $54,034

Cabins, WV $54,085

Yellow Spring, WV $54,185

Upper Tract, WV $54,123

Seneca Rocks, WV $53,957

Onego, WV $53,979

Martinsburg, WV $56,808

Bakerton, WV $58,918

Berkeley Springs, WV $54,539

Bunker Hill, WV $57,263

Charles Town, WV $59,020

Falling Waters, WV $56,627

Gerrardstown, WV $56,364

Glengary, WV $55,984

Great Cacapon, WV $54,353

Halltown, WV $59,247

Harpers Ferry, WV $59,144

Hedgesville, WV $55,492

Inwood, WV $57,045

Kearneysville, WV $57,828

Levels, WV $54,236

Millville, WV $59,255

Paw Paw, WV $54,261

Points, WV $54,158

Galloway, WV $54,250

Glenville, WV $54,253

Grafton, WV $54,255

Gypsy, WV $54,349

Harrisville, WV $54,373

Haywood, WV $54,289

Hepzibah, WV $54,299

Horner, WV $54,196

Independence, WV $54,671

Ireland, WV $54,075

Jacksonburg, WV $54,303

Jane Lew, WV $54,232

Linn, WV $54,141

Lost Creek, WV $54,232

Lumberport, WV $54,228

Meadowbrook, WV $54,266

Moatsville, WV $54,112

Mount Clare, WV $54,253

Newburg, WV $54,402

New Milton, WV $54,223

Orlando, WV $54,081

Pennsboro, WV $54,347

Philippi, WV $54,198

Pine Grove, WV $54,518

Pullman, WV $54,252

Reynoldsville, WV $54,247

Rosemont, WV $54,202

Rowlesburg, WV $54,083

Salem, WV $54,306

Sand Fork, WV $54,159

Shinnston, WV $54,352

Shirley, WV $54,469

Simpson, WV $54,371

Smithburg, WV $54,514

Smithfield, WV $54,474

Spelter, WV $54,328

Thornton, WV $54,139

Troy, WV $54,158

Tunnelton, WV $54,235

Ranson, WV $58,358

Wallace, WV $54,136

West Milford, WV $54,385

Weston, WV $54,240

West Union, WV $54,394

Wilsonburg, WV $54,318

Wyatt, WV $54,441

Morgantown, WV $55,758

Albright, WV $55,142

Arthurdale, WV $55,022

Blacksville, WV $56,122

Bretz, WV $55,291

Bruceton Mills, WV $55,641

Cassville, WV $55,869

Dellslow, WV $55,565

Granville, WV $55,933

Kingwood, WV $54,817

Maidsville, WV $56,040

Masontown, WV $55,283

Osage, WV $55,932

Pentress, WV $56,114

Pursglove, WV $55,911

Reedsville, WV $55,028

Fairmont, WV $54,868

Barrackville, WV $55,100

Baxter, WV $55,312

Big Run, WV $54,672

Burton, WV $55,273

Carolina, WV $54,872

Colfax, WV $54,684

Enterprise, WV $54,542

Fairview, WV $55,578

Farmington, WV $55,011

Four States, WV $54,735

Grant Town, WV $55,409

Hundred, WV $55,630

Idamay, WV $54,944

Kingmont, WV $54,772

Littleton, WV $55,017

Mannington, WV $54,824

Metz, WV $55,012

Montana Mines, WV $55,243

Rachel, WV $55,006

Rivesville, WV $55,343

Wana, WV $55,652

Worthington, WV $54,594

Sutton, WV $54,048

Birch River, WV $54,053

Cedarville, WV $54,136

Copen, WV $54,101

Dille, WV $54,224

Exchange, WV $54,045

Flatwoods, WV $54,073

Frametown, WV $54,175

Gassaway, WV $54,147

Heaters, WV $54,068

Little Birch, WV $54,110

Napier, WV $54,064

Rosedale, WV $54,171

Shock, WV $54,162

Summersville, WV $54,429

Belva, WV $54,707

Calvin, WV $54,109

Canvas, WV $54,170

Drennen, WV $54,367

Gilboa, WV $54,264

Keslers Cross Lanes, WV $54,285

Leivasy, WV $53,864

Mount Lookout, WV $54,307

Mount Nebo, WV $54,111

Nallen, WV $54,060

Nettie, WV $54,086

Pool, WV $54,213

Swiss, WV $54,513

Tioga, WV $54,055

Augusta, WV $54,139

Aurora, WV $54,129

Bayard, WV $54,063

Burlington, WV $54,210

Capon Bridge, WV $54,222

Delray, WV $54,138

Eglon, WV $54,147

Elk Garden, WV $54,379

Fort Ashby, WV $54,654

Gormania, WV $54,233

Green Spring, WV $54,405

Keyser, WV $54,559

Lahmansville, WV $54,034

Mount Storm, WV $54,106

New Creek, WV $54,202

Piedmont, WV $54,961

Walkersville, WV $54,133

Ridgeway, WV $57,326

Rippon, WV $58,961

Shenandoah Junction, WV $58,135

Shepherdstown, WV $57,821

Slanesville, WV $54,216

Summit Point, WV $58,310

Alkol, WV $54,720

Apple Grove, WV $54,538

Ashton, WV $54,554

Barboursville, WV $54,620

Big Creek, WV $54,436

Branchland, WV $54,522

Ceredo, WV $54,661

Chapmanville, WV $54,455

Culloden, WV $54,573

Dunlow, WV $54,421

East Lynn, WV $54,517

Fort Gay, WV $54,460

Gallipolis Ferry, WV $54,576

Genoa, WV $54,469

Glenwood, WV $54,599

Griffithsville, WV $54,734

Hamlin, WV $54,568

Harts, WV $54,364

Hurricane, WV $54,747

Julian, WV $54,932

Kenova, WV $54,639

Kiahsville, WV $54,441

Lavalette, WV $54,648

Lesage, WV $54,633

Midkiff, WV $54,486

Milton, WV $54,587

Myra, WV $54,531

Ona, WV $54,605

Pecks Mill, WV $54,441

Point Pleasant, WV $54,528

Prichard, WV $54,567

Ranger, WV $54,444

Salt Rock, WV $54,589

Scott Depot, WV $54,932

Shoals, WV $54,636

Sod, WV $54,946

Spurlockville, WV $54,645

Sumerco, WV $54,892

Teays, WV $54,966

Wayne, WV $54,578

West Hamlin, WV $54,559

Woodville, WV $54,818

Stanaford, WV $54,167

Stephenson, WV $53,816

Surveyor, WV $54,163

Thurmond, WV $53,943

Victor, WV $54,386

Winona, WV $54,098

Wyco, WV $53,930

Hinton, WV $54,045

Charmco, WV $53,919

Rainelle, WV $53,956

Elton, WV $53,816

Green Sulphur Springs, WV $53,906

Jumping Branch, WV $53,838

Lerona, WV $54,128

Leslie, WV $53,898

Meadow Bridge, WV $53,823

Meadow Creek, WV $53,778

Nimitz, WV $53,942

Pipestem, WV $54,155

Quinwood, WV $53,844

Rupert, WV $53,863

Sandstone, WV $53,912

Spring Dale, WV $53,829

White Oak, WV $53,837

Wheeling, WV $56,537

Beech Bottom, WV $56,878

Benwood, WV $56,235

Bethany, WV $57,275

Cameron, WV $55,825

Chester, WV $56,976

Colliers, WV $57,535

Dallas, WV $56,488

Follansbee, WV $57,324

Glen Dale, WV $56,077

Glen Easton, WV $55,348

Mcmechen, WV $56,226

Moundsville, WV $55,807

New Cumberland, WV $57,062

Newell, WV $56,572

Proctor, WV $54,968

New Manchester, WV $57,205

Short Creek, WV $56,782

Triadelphia, WV $56,557

Valley Grove, WV $57,249

Weirton, WV $57,486

Wellsburg, WV $57,286

West Liberty, WV $57,007

Windsor Heights, WV $56,854

Parkersburg, WV $54,630

Hacker Valley, WV $53,997

Vienna, WV $54,625

Mineral Wells, WV $54,597

Belleville, WV $54,570

Belmont, WV $54,542

Big Bend, WV $54,341

Big Springs, WV $54,286

Brohard, WV $54,405

Creston, WV $54,405

Davisville, WV $54,609

Elizabeth, WV $54,488

Friendly, WV $54,541

Grantsville, WV $54,318

Macfarlan, WV $54,428

Middlebourne, WV $54,646

Mount Zion, WV $54,318

Munday, WV $54,399

New Martinsville, WV $54,601

Paden City, WV $55,083

Palestine, WV $54,459

Petroleum, WV $54,474

Porters Falls, WV $54,606

Ravenswood, WV $54,550

Reader, WV $54,491

Rockport, WV $54,527

Saint Marys, WV $54,516

Sistersville, WV $54,709

Smithville, WV $54,269

Walker, WV $54,552

Washington, WV $54,599

Waverly, WV $54,571

Williamstown, WV $54,596

Buckhannon, WV $54,290

Fenwick, WV $53,927

Erbacon, WV $53,940

Craigsville, WV $54,102

Cowen, WV $53,935

Camden On Gauley, WV $53,915

Snowshoe, WV $53,896

Adrian, WV $54,346

Cleveland, WV $54,123

Diana, WV $53,996

French Creek, WV $54,190

Frenchton, WV $54,184

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	$72,021	$35.0	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.

$50,512

Average $55,401/year

$62,157

$4,209

Average $4,617/month

$5,180

$971

Average $1,065/week

$1,195

$24

Average $27/hour

$30

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$62,157	$5,180	$1,195	$30
Average	$55,401	$4,617	$1,065	$27
25th Percentile	$50,512	$4,209	$971	$24

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