How I Made 148,223 At 25 (Lineman)

In todays video, Austin breaks down how he made almost $150,000 at just 25 years old.

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[Officialjeffc]

A friend of mine here in CA is a journeyman lineman. 70/80 hours a week last year in brutal working/living conditions, but he cleared $275k.

[saltyassassin]

I'm just about to hit my 30 year mark as a Lineman. Best job I've ever had! I have made a very good living doing what I love. One point of advice. Make sure you're throwing as much as you possibly can at your retirement and 401K!! It's easy to forget about when you're making all that money. Max out the allotments. You will be happy you did.

[gamer_online]

I’m a senior right now two months out from graduation Im really looking forward to becoming a linemen, I appreciate these videos nobody really talks about stuff like this. I’m looking forward for your five steps into becoming a linemen I knew you had to get a CDL but didn’t know which one and now I know it’s class A because of you thanks man keep it up !

[preston]

Man I wish I would’ve got into something like this right out of high school. I got pushed into going to college early on and away from the trades. You could do something like this when you’re young and he set the rest of your life and go back to a more cushy job later. Now I’m 27 with a family and don’t really want to travel.

[Todd.T]

I'm not a lineman, I do telecom. Lots of hours of work isn't that bad when you work with a buddy. Since a lot of my work involves non lethal voltage, you mostly work by yourself during the day, but at night, you work in pairs and for more money. Sometimes I climb, sometimes I'm in a manhole, sometimes I'm in a bucket truck, sometimes I'm in the basement of a huge mall. We take care of the fiber optic nodes and amplifiers and 60/90v power supplies with inverter and batteries and all the associated cabling. This can involve replacement and programming of all related electronic components. I often am in contact with the power companies to report outages or to determine an outage length. I may have to power the telecom equipment out of my truck via an inverter or drop a generator to be refueled by other technicians.

In some areas, you are in the same union as electrical. Your pay can be similar. You can clear $150k with benefits and take a vehicle home to cut costs.

Make your money now. Invest it. Don't buy stupid crap now thinking you will invest later. Compound over time will make you a lot more money. You will get injured or worn out over time. You should have investment income by then. When you get stable investment income, pour it on. Whatever you want because you have a retirement package brewing in the background, higher than average salary, investment income and savings. I've gone back to the racetrack and it's fantastic. Hanging out with my childhood friend, not a care in the world. I had a good $2k day last weekend. We call it the unicorn day. Three call outs with shift premium and on call pay. One call out was 45 minutes and then back to bed) I'm buying me some new go fast goodies...

[nicklosoya]

Man u made good money, I'm in electrical school and in 8 months I go to lineman school for a year ...I'm excited ...thanks for your content you motivated me

[nyoungjunior]

I just started doing this as well. I worked at a power company in my state for around 6 years, and after being separated from them I got my travel card with the ibew. Just got home from a short storm last night with a contractor 🤑.

[shopenasupply]

I love how this video emphasizes the honor and pride that come with working in blue-collar professions. It's about building something meaningful, contributing to society, and leaving a lasting legacy. Thank you for spreading the positive message about blue-collar work!

[Longboard]

If you get into this trade for just the money, it’ll chew you, and spit you out! The money is obviously a major perk, but it’s deserving of the sacrifice we put in. It’s a grind to get that golden ticket, but damn does it feel amazing once you do! I love this trade ( love, hate relationship at times lol ), and damn proud to be a Journeyman. I just always head a bit of caution, when an individual looks to the trade strictly for money. It takes a certain individual to make it. If you can cut it though, there is no better job in the world! Good luck, and stay safe out there🤙🏻

[sonoqup]

Go ahead and get into the trade for the money. See how that works when it's 120 outside or 15 at night and you've been up for 40 or more hours. It's the respect of the trade and the love of the brother next to you that makes this profession special. You never stop learning in this line of work. It takes a strong and humble hearted person.
The room for error is extremely small and I've gotten away with my share of mistakes as any honest lineman will tell you.
This trade deserves more respect than just "come make money" in my humble opinion.
Now that these fancy new belts prevent falling, everyone wants to be a lineman.
I love this line of work and that's the only people that should be doing it IMO.

[gumpygumpy]

Great video. Thank you for sharing your experience

[shawnmiller]

Ive been graduated from line school for 5 months now. Can't find a job.. had to go back to construction work to pay bills. Very frustrating..

[robotdowning]

Im trying to find work that interests me and really challenges me and am burnt out with my security job. I have about six months experience working as a helper for a residential electrical shop thats now gone under. This line of work looks very exciting and engaging for me but I have no clue where to start and how to pave a path to this career. Do you have any advice that maybe could help me with this issue? Thank you for all you do to keep our power up and running!

[kimaniwilliams]

Go to James sprunt community college under $400 3 month course in NC

[joemay]

You can make this working for a power company in the southeast sleeping in your bed every night where the cost of living is a lot lower than the northwest.

[AdrianRomeroJr]

man that's crazy money haha thanks for sharing

[omgiznbeats]

I worked at my local utility as an apprentice. Anyone know how it works as an apprentice out of your local? Do you travel a lot and how do the classes work? I’m in Albat territory.

[TheTorn]

I did but ran fiber for frontier didn’t make near as much as you but i was working for someone else.
Guess I’ll get my certification in this now

[jcobra]

Hi Austin (or whoever knows). I’m in WA, retiring from the Army, and am trying to figure out what I want to do next. Lineman has always interested me as love being outside and want to learn a trade. If you were in my position what steps would you take to be as successful as possible, while staying in WA?

[danielmaganagarcia]

Thank you for this video! I’m a JL, new to traveling is there a website or any info on how to get started on storm work, or company’s i can join to work the storms?