Average Salary for Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers
SOC 49-9051 · Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations · 2024 data
The median annual wage for Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers in the United States is $92,560 ($44.50/hr), based on 2024 BLS OEWS data. Wages range from $50,020 at the 10th percentile to $126,610 at the 90th percentile nationally. An estimated 123,680 people work in this occupation across the country. The national median wage has grown 40.4% since 2014.
Median Annual
$92,560
Mean Annual
$90,110
10th Pct
$50,020
75th Pct
$107,940
Employment
123,680
Salary Distribution
$50k
10th
$66k
25th
$93k
Median
$108k
75th
$127k
90th
Highest Paying Metro Areas
| Metro Area | Median Annual |
|---|---|
| Bellingham, WA | $153,590 |
| Redding, CA | $138,230 |
| Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA | $136,850 |
| Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA | $134,980 |
| Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY | $133,510 |
| Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT | $132,860 |
| Stockton-Lodi, CA | $132,240 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $131,640 |
| El Centro, CA | $131,420 |
| Fresno, CA | $130,740 |
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $130,730 |
| Fairbanks-College, AK | $129,820 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $128,470 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $127,810 |
| Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA | $127,000 |
Salary by State
| State | Median Annual |
|---|---|
| Washington | $125,710 |
| Oregon | $123,180 |
| California | $122,520 |
| Connecticut | $120,340 |
| Nevada | $120,260 |
| Idaho | $120,240 |
| New York | $117,500 |
| New Jersey | $116,280 |
| New Hampshire | $115,430 |
| Vermont | $108,160 |
| Colorado | $108,040 |
| Hawaii | $107,810 |
| Rhode Island | $107,770 |
| Montana | $107,540 |
| Alaska | $107,330 |
| Massachusetts | $106,610 |
| Illinois | $105,970 |
| Minnesota | $104,800 |
| Wisconsin | $104,420 |
| Pennsylvania | $103,750 |
| Michigan | $103,310 |
| Kansas | $102,400 |
| Arizona | $101,980 |
| Indiana | $100,260 |
| Wyoming | $98,490 |
| North Dakota | $97,460 |
| District of Columbia | $96,240 |
| Iowa | $95,850 |
| Missouri | $93,580 |
| Maryland | $93,170 |
| Florida | $92,460 |
| South Dakota | $92,060 |
| Nebraska | $88,910 |
| Delaware | $87,460 |
| Ohio | $84,470 |
| Alabama | $84,340 |
| West Virginia | $83,920 |
| Maine | $83,030 |
| Utah | $81,380 |
| Tennessee | $80,160 |
| Arkansas | $79,140 |
| Georgia | $78,880 |
| New Mexico | $78,670 |
| Texas | $77,560 |
| Virginia | $77,190 |
| Kentucky | $76,050 |
| North Carolina | $75,630 |
| South Carolina | $75,010 |
| Louisiana | $74,300 |
| Mississippi | $68,810 |
| Puerto Rico | $67,880 |
| Oklahoma | $66,840 |
| Guam | $47,770 |
Salary by Industry
National median wage for Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers broken down by industry sector, 2024 data.
| Industry | Median Annual |
|---|---|
| Natural Gas Distribution | $133,480 |
| Hydroelectric Power Generation | $116,540 |
| Other Services (except Public Administration) | $109,700 |
| Repair and Maintenance | $109,700 |
| Fossil Fuel Electric Power Generation | $107,160 |
| Nuclear Electric Power Generation | $105,400 |
| Federal Government, including the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) | $104,540 |
| Federal Executive Branch (OEWS Designation) | $104,540 |
| Utilities | $102,050 |
| Utilities | $102,050 |
| Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution | $101,500 |
| Facilities Support Services | $101,480 |
| Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods | $96,320 |
| Wholesale Trade | $96,320 |
| Management of Companies and Enterprises | $96,150 |
| Management of Companies and Enterprises | $96,150 |
| Management of Companies and Enterprises | $96,150 |
| Cross-industry, Private Ownership only | $93,320 |
| Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) | $88,910 |
| Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) | $88,910 |
| Federal, State, and Local Government, including State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) | $88,910 |
| Local Government, excluding Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation) | $87,550 |
| Local Government, including Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation) | $87,550 |
| Transportation and Warehousing | $84,370 |
| Poured Concrete Foundation and Structure Contractors | $83,820 |
| Foundation, Structure, and Building Exterior Contractors | $83,820 |
| State Government, including Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation) | $80,780 |
| Rail Transportation | $80,060 |
| Rail Transportation | $80,060 |
| State Government, excluding Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation) | $77,490 |
| Specialty Trade Contractors | $76,290 |
| Other Specialty Trade Contractors | $76,220 |
| Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction | $75,810 |
| Construction | $75,020 |
| Other Electric Power Generation | $74,960 |
| Utility System Construction | $74,550 |
| Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction | $74,480 |
| Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors | $73,590 |
| Building Equipment Contractors | $73,570 |
| Administrative and Support Services | $72,800 |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | $72,800 |
| Power and Communication Line and Related Structures Construction | $72,550 |
| Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance | $70,710 |
| Temporary Help Services | $69,430 |
| Employment Services | $67,600 |
| Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services | $64,350 |
| Engineering Services | $63,550 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | $60,930 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | $60,930 |
| Telecommunications | $56,640 |
| Information | $56,640 |
| Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods (4232, 4233, 4235, 4236, 4237, and 4239 only) | $42,620 |
National Wage Trend
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| Year | Median Annual |
|---|---|
| 2024 | $92,560 |
| 2023 | $85,420 |
| 2022 | $82,340 |
| 2021 | $78,310 |
| 2020 | $75,030 |
| 2019 | $72,520 |
| 2018 | $70,910 |
| 2017 | $69,380 |
| 2016 | $68,010 |
| 2015 | $66,450 |
| 2014 | $65,930 |