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Montana Tech Lineman Pre-Apprentice Program

The Montana Tech Lineman Program offers a comprehensive $9,900 program. Graduates often find employment with top companies like Northwestern Energy.

2026 Program Cost: $13,776
Program Length: 16 weeks
Next Start: Jan and Aug.

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2026 Program Cost: $13,776
Term Length: 16 weeks
Term Beginning Date(s): Jan and Aug.
2025 Enrollment: 40
Housing Available?: Yes
Boots/Tools Included?: No
Possible Scholarships?: Yes
Completion Rate: 89%
Employment Rate: 90%
2025 Graduate Average Starting Wage: $65,218

Details about Montana Tech Lineman Program

Our one-semester pre- apprentice line apprentice certificate program prepares you for groundsman and apprentice positions within the line trade. You will learn how to assist with the installation, construction, maintenance, and repair of electrical power line systems. Upon completion of our program, you will be qualified to work as an entry level worker in the Power Lineman Trade (groundsman or apprentice)

Lineman Job Opportunities for Graduates from Montana Tech Lineman Program

3% projected growth over the next 10 years

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Companies hiring entry level line workers from Montana Tech Lineman Program

Northwestern Energy

How long does Montana Tech Lineman Program take?

16 weeks

How to get into Montana Tech Lineman Program

Official Transcripts, DOT Physical, Immunizations (MMR's) Current valid driver's license

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Local pay in context

What Linemen Earn in Montana

Statewide wages for Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers (SOC 49-9051), 680 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.): $73,220
Typical (median): $110,320
Experienced (90th pct.): $125,010

Program cost in context: tuition of $13,776 is about 12.5% of one year at the Montana median lineman wage.

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

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