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Lineman school in Seattle, Washington

15 lineman programs with results and funding that can make them free

11 schools offer these lineman programs with classes in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue area, and every one is approved for workforce funding. Each shows how past students did; Washington files no usable prices.

Electrical power-line installers and repairers put up and repair the cables and wires that carry electricity, and may erect poles and transmission towers. Most start with a high school diploma and learn in an apprenticeship or employer training program of up to three years; some community colleges offer one-year certificates and two-year degrees.1

In Seattle, all 15 programs ask for a high school diploma or equivalent.

By kind, the 15 programs here are lineworker apprenticeship (11 programs) and substation or utility technician (4 programs).

See the 15 programs

All 68 lineman programs in Washington, including online programs

How much does lineman school cost in Seattle?

Not reported

Washington files no usable prices, so none can be shown.

In the typical program

Finished the program
Not enough data
3 programs report it; a typical figure needs 5
Working 6 months later
Not enough data
3 programs report it; a typical figure needs 5
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
None of the 15 programs report it
Length
150 to 175 weeks

Source: US Department of Labor, program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025). Only programs approved for workforce funding are listed; other schools in Seattle may also offer lineman school. How these figures are made

Is there free lineman school in Seattle?

Who qualifies, and other ways to pay: financial aid, grants and the GI Bill

All 15 lineman programs in Seattle approved for WIOA funding

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15 programs

  • Lineworker apprenticeshipHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Lineworker

    City of Seattle, Washington Apprenticeship Committee

    Seattle

    High school diploma or equivalent

    City of Seattle, Washington Apprenticeship Committee, SeattleLineworker apprenticeshipHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
    Program website, Lineworker at City of Seattle, Washington Apprenticeship Committee
    More details about Lineworker at City of Seattle, Washington Apprenticeship Committee
    Finished
    88%
    Working at 6 months
    100%
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    150 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    16
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    Not reported
    Program website, Lineworker at City of Seattle, Washington Apprenticeship Committee

  • Lineworker apprenticeshipHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Lineman

    Snohomish County P.U.D. Number 1 Apprenticeship Committee

    Everett

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Snohomish County P.U.D. Number 1 Apprenticeship Committee, EverettLineworker apprenticeshipHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
    Program website, Lineman at Snohomish County P.U.D. Number 1 Apprenticeship Committee
    More details about Lineman at Snohomish County P.U.D. Number 1 Apprenticeship Committee
    Finished
    100%
    Working at 6 months
    100%
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    175 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    13
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    Not reported
    Program website, Lineman at Snohomish County P.U.D. Number 1 Apprenticeship Committee

  • Lineworker apprenticeshipHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Cable Splicer

    City of Seattle, Washington Apprenticeship Committee

    Seattle

    High school diploma or equivalent

    City of Seattle, Washington Apprenticeship Committee, SeattleLineworker apprenticeshipHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
    Program website, Cable Splicer at City of Seattle, Washington Apprenticeship Committee
    More details about Cable Splicer at City of Seattle, Washington Apprenticeship Committee
    Finished
    88%
    Working at 6 months
    89%
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    200 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    12
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    Not reported
    Program website, Cable Splicer at City of Seattle, Washington Apprenticeship Committee

  • Lineworker apprenticeshipHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Line Electrician

    City of Milton & IBEW Local 483 Joint Apprenticeship Training Committee

    Milton

    High school diploma or equivalent

    City of Milton & IBEW Local 483 Joint Apprenticeship Training Committee, MiltonLineworker apprenticeshipHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
    More details about Line Electrician at City of Milton & IBEW Local 483 Joint Apprenticeship Training Committee
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    175 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    Not reported

  • Lineworker apprenticeshipHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Line Electrician

    Lakeview Light & Power and IBEW Local Union #483

    Lakewood

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Lakeview Light & Power and IBEW Local Union #483, LakewoodLineworker apprenticeshipHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
    Program website, Line Electrician at Lakeview Light & Power and IBEW Local Union #483
    More details about Line Electrician at Lakeview Light & Power and IBEW Local Union #483
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    175 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    Not reported
    Program website, Line Electrician at Lakeview Light & Power and IBEW Local Union #483

  • Lineworker apprenticeshipHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Line Electrician

    OHOP Mutual Light Company Apprenticeship Committee

    Eatonville

    High school diploma or equivalent

    OHOP Mutual Light Company Apprenticeship Committee, EatonvilleLineworker apprenticeshipHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
    Program website, Line Electrician at OHOP Mutual Light Company Apprenticeship Committee
    More details about Line Electrician at OHOP Mutual Light Company Apprenticeship Committee
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    175 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    Not reported
    Program website, Line Electrician at OHOP Mutual Light Company Apprenticeship Committee

  • Lineworker apprenticeshipIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Lineman

    Parkland Light and Water Company JATC

    Tacoma

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Parkland Light and Water Company JATC, TacomaLineworker apprenticeshipIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
    Program website, Lineman at Parkland Light and Water Company JATC
    More details about Lineman at Parkland Light and Water Company JATC
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    175 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    Not reported
    Program website, Lineman at Parkland Light and Water Company JATC

  • Lineworker apprenticeshipHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Lineman

    Peninsula Light Company Apprenticeship Committee

    Gig Harbor

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Peninsula Light Company Apprenticeship Committee, Gig HarborLineworker apprenticeshipHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
    Program website, Lineman at Peninsula Light Company Apprenticeship Committee
    More details about Lineman at Peninsula Light Company Apprenticeship Committee
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    175 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    Not reported
    Program website, Lineman at Peninsula Light Company Apprenticeship Committee

  • Lineworker apprenticeshipHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Lineman

    Tanner Electric Cooperative Lineman Apprenticeship Committee

    North Bend

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Tanner Electric Cooperative Lineman Apprenticeship Committee, North BendLineworker apprenticeshipHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
    Program website, Lineman at Tanner Electric Cooperative Lineman Apprenticeship Committee
    More details about Lineman at Tanner Electric Cooperative Lineman Apprenticeship Committee
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    150 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    Not reported
    Program website, Lineman at Tanner Electric Cooperative Lineman Apprenticeship Committee

  • Lineworker apprenticeshipHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Lineman

    Elmhurst Mutual Power & Light Company Apprenticeship Committee

    Tacoma

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Elmhurst Mutual Power & Light Company Apprenticeship Committee, TacomaLineworker apprenticeshipHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
    Program website, Lineman at Elmhurst Mutual Power & Light Company Apprenticeship Committee
    More details about Lineman at Elmhurst Mutual Power & Light Company Apprenticeship Committee
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    175 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    Not reported
    Program website, Lineman at Elmhurst Mutual Power & Light Company Apprenticeship Committee

  • Lineworker apprenticeshipIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Lineworker

    Town of Eatonville

    Tacoma

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Town of Eatonville, TacomaLineworker apprenticeshipIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
    Program website, Lineworker at Town of Eatonville
    More details about Lineworker at Town of Eatonville
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    175 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    Not reported
    Program website, Lineworker at Town of Eatonville

  • Substation or utility technicianHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Meter Technician

    Lakeview Light & Power and IBEW Local Union #483

    Lakewood

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Lakeview Light & Power and IBEW Local Union #483, LakewoodSubstation or utility technicianHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
    Program website, Meter Technician at Lakeview Light & Power and IBEW Local Union #483
    More details about Meter Technician at Lakeview Light & Power and IBEW Local Union #483
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    150 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    Not reported
    Program website, Meter Technician at Lakeview Light & Power and IBEW Local Union #483

  • Substation or utility technicianIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Meterman

    Puget Sound Energy Company Apprenticeship Committee

    Bellevue

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Puget Sound Energy Company Apprenticeship Committee, BellevueSubstation or utility technicianIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
    Program website, Meterman at Puget Sound Energy Company Apprenticeship Committee
    More details about Meterman at Puget Sound Energy Company Apprenticeship Committee
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    200 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    Not reported
    Program website, Meterman at Puget Sound Energy Company Apprenticeship Committee

  • Substation or utility technicianHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Meterman

    Snohomish County P.U.D. Number 1 Apprenticeship Committee

    Everett

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Snohomish County P.U.D. Number 1 Apprenticeship Committee, EverettSubstation or utility technicianHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
    Program website, Meterman at Snohomish County P.U.D. Number 1 Apprenticeship Committee
    More details about Meterman at Snohomish County P.U.D. Number 1 Apprenticeship Committee
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    150 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    Not reported
    Program website, Meterman at Snohomish County P.U.D. Number 1 Apprenticeship Committee

  • Substation or utility technicianHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Meterman

    Peninsula Light Company Apprenticeship Committee

    Gig Harbor

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Peninsula Light Company Apprenticeship Committee, Gig HarborSubstation or utility technicianHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
    Program website, Meterman at Peninsula Light Company Apprenticeship Committee
    More details about Meterman at Peninsula Light Company Apprenticeship Committee
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    150 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    Not reported
    Program website, Meterman at Peninsula Light Company Apprenticeship Committee

How to pay for lineman school in Seattle

WIOA funding can pay for lineman school in Seattle

Every program on this page is approved for it. Whether you qualify, how much your local area pays and how to apply are on our page Does WIOA pay for job training?

Financial aid and grants for lineman school

Most students can get federal student aid for college, career school or trade school. A Federal Pell Grant, unlike a loan, usually doesn't have to be repaid. Ask the school whether its program qualifies.67

GI Bill for lineman school

Veterans, service members and qualified dependents can use GI Bill benefits for non-college training programs.8

The program list does not show which programs accept these. Ask the school.

Other training in Seattle

How lineman school compares with the rest of skilled trades across Washington: Trade school programs in Washington

Where the Seattle lineman program numbers come from

Which Seattle lineman programs are on this list?

These are the lineman programs with classes in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue area that are approved for WIOA funding (public workforce funding under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act), as reported to the US Department of Labor for program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025). Each state keeps its approved programs on an eligible training provider list (ETPL).9 The list here covers programs approved as of June 30, 2025. Online programs are left out here; they are on the Washington page. Schools that never applied for approval are missing, so this is a part of what the area offers.

How the prices and results of Seattle lineman programs are measured

Prices are tuition and required fees for someone paying without workforce funding, as the school reported them; check the current price with the school. Results describe students who left each program in recent years, so they are no guarantee, and the yearly earnings are the reported quarter times four, an estimate. A program without a "Trained with WIOA funding" line may still take WIOA students. Where a field was left empty or withheld, the page says "Not reported", and "Left out" where a figure was filed but failed one of our checks; nothing is estimated to fill a gap. Where the numbers come from explains each figure in full.

Sources for the facts about lineman school in Seattle

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  1. US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook: Line Installers and Repairers
  2. US Department of Labor, TrainingProviderResults.gov: About This Site
  3. US Department of Labor: WIOA Adult Program
  4. Code of Federal Regulations, title 20, part 680, sections 680.220, 680.230 and 680.310: career services before training, other grants such as Pell Grants first, and limits on Individual Training Accounts (GovInfo, 2024 edition)
  5. US Department of Labor: American Job Centers
  6. US Department of Education, Federal Student Aid: Eligibility for Federal Student Aid
  7. US Department of Education, Federal Student Aid: Don't Miss Out on Federal Pell Grants
  8. US Department of Veterans Affairs: GI Bill benefits for non-college degree programs
  9. US Department of Labor, Training and Employment Guidance Letter 8-19, Attachment I: Requirements for Training Providers, Program Eligibility, and the State Eligible Training Provider (ETP) List