Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers Salary in U.S.
SOC 49-9051 · National · 2024 BLS OEWS
The median salary for a Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers in U.S. is $92,560 per year as of 2024. That works out to roughly $44.50 per hour. 123,680 people work as Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers in U.S.. Wages have grown 40% since 2014, when the median was $65,930.
Median Annual Salary
$92,560
Mean Annual
$90,110
Median Hourly
$44.50
Total Employed
123,680
Salary Distribution
$50k
10th
$66k
25th
$93k
Median
$108k
75th
$127k
90th
Salary by Industry
| 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 |
Salary 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 |
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