Dallas distribution and transmission work runs through Oncor Electric Delivery's North Texas territory, and the DFW storm corridor keeps outage restoration steady through spring hail and straight-line wind season. Journeyman pay here averages around $78,330 a year, which lands Dallas mid-pack nationally; compare it against the power lineman salary by state guide before you take a number at face value. Texas is right-to-work, so most metro line work is non-union contractor and utility crews rather than book signing.
Who Hires Here
Dallas Line Employers
Oncor Electric DeliveryUtility
The T&D operator for North Texas; apprentice postings require a Class A CDL.
Primoris ServicesContractor
Dallas-headquartered contractor running distribution and transmission crews.
MasTecContractor
Line construction and storm response work across the DFW metroplex.
Pike ElectricContractor
Distribution and restoration crews that travel out of the North Texas region.
What Dallas Postings Ask For
Get the Class A CDL before you apply, because Oncor apprentice openings list it as a hard requirement rather than a nice-to-have. Contractor postings weight climbing ability and storm availability heavier than the utility does. Hiring across Oncor and the contractors above splits along predictable lines; the IOU vs co-op vs municipal breakdown explains why.
Common Questions
Dallas Lineman FAQ
How much do linemen make in Dallas?
Journeyman lineman salary in Dallas averages about $78,330 annually, before overtime and storm callout. Because Texas is right-to-work and most Dallas crews are non-union, your rate is set by the employer rather than a negotiated scale.
Do I need a CDL for Oncor lineman jobs in Dallas?
Yes. Oncor apprentice postings in Dallas require a Class A CDL, so plan on holding it before you apply rather than after you are hired.
How do I get started as a lineman in Dallas?
Most people enter through a groundman or apprentice slot with Oncor or one of the metro contractors, using a CDL and climbing school as the door opener. The path to becoming a power lineman covers what to line up first.
