LINE · 25 mi of Chicago

Lineworker Schools in Chicago, IL

2 schools within 25 miles of Chicago reported lineworker graduates for 2023-24, 45 awards in all. Sorted by distance.

6301 S Halsted St, Chicago, IL · Public, 2-year

Grads 2023-24
42 lineworker
In-state tuition/yr 2025-26
$4,710
Median pay 1 yr out
$112,442 undergraduate certificate

425 Fawell Blvd., Glen Ellyn, IL · Public, 2-year

Grads 2023-24
3 lineworker
In-state tuition/yr 2025-26
$4,680
Median pay 10 yrs, all
$51,188

BLS puts the median annual wage for electrical power-line installers and repairers in Illinois at $108,120 (middle 80% from $72,820 to $129,230), May 2025. BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook.

Licensing rules for lineworkers are set by Illinois: check them on CareerOneStop. For paid on-the-job training, search the apprenticeship finder.

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Sources: IPEDS Completions 2023-24 (C2024_A) and Directory (HD2024), NCES; College Scorecard institution data (2025-26 charges, released Nov 2, 2026) and field-of-study data (Oct 15, 2026); FMCSA Training Provider Registry (as of 2026-11-02); BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Checked 2026-11-02. How we build this list.