Philadelphia sits in PECO’s southeastern Pennsylvania territory, with dense urban underground and overhead distribution, substation work, and storm response tied to coastal systems and aging infrastructure upgrades. Employers include PECO, Henkels & McCoy, Pike Electric, and MasTec Utility Services. Average Philadelphia lineman salary: $94,380 annually. Nearby hiring hubs: Camden , Upper Darby , Norristown , Chester , King of Prussia . Pennsylvania lineworkers typically need a Class A CDL; PECO apprenticeship programs run through IBEW Local 614 and regional training centers. Find open lineman jobs in Philadelphia below.