Lineworker at Minnesota West Community and Technical College in Granite Falls, MN

Construction Trades Certificate CIP 46.0303

Total Graduates

Class of 2023

Annual Tuition

$5,848

In-state rate

Available Degrees for Lineworker

Certificate 42 grads Associate's 4 grads Associate's 1 grads

Program Popularity

#13

of 59 colleges nationally

78%

Produces more graduates than 78% of colleges offering this program

1,690

Total national graduates (Certificate)

Program Overview

Program Details

Program Name Lineworker.

Degree Level Certificate

CIP Code 46.0303

Program Family Construction Trades

Recent Outcomes

Total Completions 42 graduates

Award Year 2023

Salary & Earnings

Typical earnings for occupations related to this program

First-line supervisors of mechanics, installers, and repairers

Primary Occupation

$78,300

Median Annual Salary

$48,460 $124,280

10th percentile 90th percentile

600,680 employed nationally +3.1% projected growth

Related Occupations

Electrical power-line installers and repairers +6.6%

$92,560

Salary data reflects typical earnings for related occupations nationally, not specific earnings of graduates from this institution. Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (2024).

Career Outcomes for Graduates

Primary Career Path

🎯

Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers

Average Starting Salary

$92,560

10-Year Job Growth

+6.6%

Career Readiness Score

0/100

100% Program Match

Related Career Paths

Career Title	Starting Salary	Growth Rate	Skill Match	Mapping
Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers SOC: 49-9051	$74,048	+6.6%	0%	primary100% confidence
First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers SOC: 49-1011	$62,640	+3.1%	75%	primary100% confidence

Salary Progression

Starting Salary

$69,420

Peak Salary

$115,700

Total Growth

+67%

Skills You'll Gain

✓ Skills Covered in Program (0)

No specific skills data available

Career Readiness Assessment

Technical Skills Alignment

Education Level Match

85%

Note: Career outcomes and salary data are based on national averages and industry projections. Actual results may vary based on location, experience, and individual circumstances.

Is This Career Right for You?

Interest Profile (Holland Codes)

Realistic

Conventional

Enterprising

hands-on, practical work with tools and equipment; organizing, systematizing, and working with data; leading, influencing, and persuading others

What does this mean? ▼

This career is best suited for people who enjoy:

Building things
Working with hands
Organization
Data management
Leadership roles
Sales

Ideal Candidate Profile

👤 Personality Traits

✓ Practical

✓ Hands-on

✓ Organized

✓ Detail-oriented

✓ Confident

✓ Persuasive

💡 Interests

● Building things

● Working with hands

● Organization

● Data management

● Leadership roles

● Sales

⭐ Work Values

♦ Active Listening

♦ Monitoring

♦ Management of Personnel Resources

♦ Achievement

♦ Independence

♦ Accuracy

❓ Ask Yourself These Questions

Do you enjoy hands-on, practical work with tools and equipment; organizing, systematizing, and working with data; leading, influencing, and persuading others?

Do you value active listening?

Are you willing to develop the technical skills required for this field?

✓ This Career May Be Great For You If:

• Hands-on learners who enjoy practical work
• Natural leaders who enjoy persuading and influencing
• Detail-oriented individuals who value organization

⚠ Consider These Challenges:

• Those who prefer desk-based, theoretical work
• Those who avoid public speaking or sales
• Those who dislike repetitive tasks

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Note: This assessment is based on typical requirements and characteristics for careers in this field. Individual experiences may vary. Consider your own interests, values, and goals when making career decisions.