Wisconsin

Apprenticeship

Milwaukee Area Technical College Lineman Program

The Milwaukee Area Technical College Lineman Program offers a comprehensive $5,435 program. Graduates often find employment with top companies like WE Energies.

2026 Program Cost: $5,435
Program Length: 1 Year
Next Start: August

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2026 Program Cost: $5,435
Term Length: 1 Year
Term Beginning Date(s): August
2025 Enrollment: 24
Housing Available?: Yes
Boots/Tools Included?: No
Possible Scholarships?: Yes
Completion Rate: 90%
Employment Rate: 94%
2025 Graduate Average Starting Wage: $63,000

Details about Milwaukee Area Technical College Lineman Program

This program covers the basics on electrical power distribution, line mechanics rescue and safety, and general workplace communication.

Lineman Job Opportunities for Graduates from Milwaukee Area Technical College Lineman Program

Gradutes of this program have gone on to become line workers, substation electricians and tree trimmers.

Openings Near Me

Companies hiring entry level line workers from Milwaukee Area Technical College Lineman Program

WE Energies

How long does Milwaukee Area Technical College Lineman Program take?

1 Year

How to get into Milwaukee Area Technical College Lineman Program

Ability to drive and a valid drivers license

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Lineman in this program enjoy spending time at Gee Willickers and George's Pub.

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Local pay in context

What Linemen Earn in Wisconsin

Statewide wages for Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers (SOC 49-9051), 2,520 employed. The band below uses BLS percentile data as an illustrative range from early-career to experienced lineworkers in the state.

Early career (10th pct.): $58,330
Typical (median): $105,820
Experienced (90th pct.): $119,850

Program cost in context: tuition of $5,435 is about 5.1% of one year at the Wisconsin median lineman wage.

Scholarships & Ways to Pay

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The Line Trade Around This Program

Who Hires in Wisconsin

Employers posting lineman jobs in Wisconsin, by current openings.

Local Unions in Wisconsin

Many graduates enter the trade through an IBEW local's apprenticeship after training.

IBEW 2150Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 5,072 membersView local →

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