Dustin in Victoria, Texas said: Tim,A AEP class A lineman can gross about 70 to 85 thousand a year.However this amount can increase depending on the area work load and overtime load.Some areas will have lots more overtime then others.I know of guys that have made over 100 thousand here in texas.Hope this helps you.ustin in Victoria, Texas said: Tim,A AEP class A lineman can gross about 70 to 85 thousand a year.However this amount can increase depending on the area work load and overtime load.Some areas will have lots more overtime then others.I know of guys that have made over 100 thousand here in texas.Hope this helps you.