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10 of the Most Popular Types of Utility Worker Jobs in 2026

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The qualifications to become a utility worker include excellent mechanical skills and relevant degrees or licenses. Academic and training requirements for this career depend on the details of your job. However, you typically need at least a high school diploma or GED certificate. Some positions require a vocational degree or completion of an extensive apprenticeship program. For example, some electrical line workers need to complete an apprenticeship, while water utility workers need a postsecondary certificate or an associate degree. Most jobs also require a valid driver’s license. In some positions, you may need a commercial driver’s license (CDL).

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Top Types Of Utility Worker Jobs

List of the top 10 highest paying Utility Worker positions in 2026, with salary ranges, according to ZipRecruiter.

  • Underground Utility

    Salary range: $31,500 - $46,500

    Underground Utility is a common job search query. Most salaries for Underground Utility jobs pay between $31,500 (25th percentile) and $46,500 (75th percentile) annually. You’ll find many open positions nationwide for Underground Utility job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter.

  • Utility Operator

    Salary range: $43,500 - $64,000

    A utility operator is a machinist who works with different types of utility systems, such as water piping, wastewater plants, electrical cabling, or manufacturing equipment. Typical job duties include installation, maintenance, and repair of utilities. Qualifications for this job depend on the type of utilities but often include experience working with mechanical systems. Additional career skills include knowledge of specific types of machinery, such as overhead cranes and forklifts.

  • Miss Utilities

    Salary range: $32,000 - $40,000

    Miss Utilities is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Miss Utilities jobs pay between $32,000 (25th percentile) and $40,000 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Miss Utilities job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

  • Avista Utilities

    Salary range: $76,000 - $129,000

    Avista Utilities is a popular job search query. Most salaries for Avista Utilities jobs pay between $76,000 (25th percentile) and $129,000 (75th percentile) annually. There are plenty of open positions nationwide for Avista Utilities job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter.

  • Underground Utility Locate

    Salary range: $32,000 - $40,000

    Underground Utility Locate is a common job search query. Most salaries for Underground Utility Locate jobs pay between $32,000 (25th percentile) and $40,000 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Underground Utility Locate job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

  • Union Pipeline

    Salary range: $43,500 - $59,000

    Union Pipeline is a common job search query. Most salaries for Union Pipeline jobs pay between $43,500 (25th percentile) and $59,000 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Union Pipeline job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

  • Underground Construction

    Salary range: $35,500 - $45,500

    Underground Construction is a common job search query. Most salaries for Underground Construction jobs pay between $35,500 (25th percentile) and $45,500 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Underground Construction job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

  • Utility Fifo

    Salary range: $31,500 - $46,500

    Utility Fifo is a typical job search query Most salaries for Utility Fifo jobs pay between $31,500 (25th percentile) and $46,500 (75th percentile) annually. You’ll find many open positions nationwide for Utility Fifo job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter.

  • Iron Worker

    Salary range: $46,500 - $61,000

    Iron Worker is a popular job search query. Most salaries for Iron Worker jobs pay between $46,500 (25th percentile) and $61,000 (75th percentile) annually. There are plenty of open positions nationwide for Iron Worker job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter.

  • No Degree No Experience Make 10K Per Month

    Salary range: $31,000 - $48,000

    No Degree No Experience Make 10K Per Month is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for No Degree No Experience Make 10K Per Month jobs pay between $31,000 (25th percentile) and $48,000 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for No Degree No Experience Make 10K Per Month job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

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