Electrical Power-Line Installer and Repairer Salary
Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers earn a median $95,320 a year nationally. Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations
U.S. median
$95,320
$45.83 per hour
Range
$51,470 – $128,690
10th to 90th percentile
Employed
131,070
across the U.S.
▲3.0%
Pay trend: The median for electrical power-line installers and repairers in the U.S. rose from $92,560 (May 2024) to $95,320 (May 2025). That beat inflation (2.4%), a real raise of about 0.6%.
What electrical power-line installers and repairers do
Install or repair cables or wires used in electrical power or distribution systems. May erect poles and light or heavy duty transmission towers.
- Typical education
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Work experience
- None required
- On-the-job training
- Long-term on-the-job training
- Job outlook, 2025–35
- +10.3% (much faster than average)
- Openings per year
- 10,900
Employment of electrical power-line installers and repairers is projected to grow 10.3% from 2025 to 2035, faster than the 3.5% average for all occupations. About 10,900 openings are expected each year, on average, including jobs left by workers who retire or switch careers.
Source: BLS Standard Occupational Classification and Employment Projections, 2025–35.
Electrical Power-Line Installer and Repairer take-home pay calculator
Starts at the national median. Pick your state to see your real paycheck.
Your take-home pay
$75,888
per year · effective tax rate 20.4%
$6,324Monthly
$3,162Twice a month
$2,919Every 2 weeks
$36.48Hourly
- Federal income tax$12,140
- Social Security (6.2%)$5,910
- Medicare (1.45%)$1,382
- Texas income tax$0
- Take-home pay$75,888
Marginal rate: 22% federal + 0.00% state
Pay by experience
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home (no state tax) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $51,470 | $24.75 | $43,536 |
| 25th percentile | $67,270 | $32.34 | $56,154 |
| Median (50th) | $95,320 | $45.83 | $75,888 |
| 75th percentile | $109,740 | $52.76 | $86,032 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $128,690 | $61.87 | $99,226 |
Best cities for electrical power-line installers and repairers (after tax & cost of living)
| # | Metro area | Median | Take-home | Real value* | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York, NY | $122,480 | $88,795 | $78,885 | 3,850 |
| 2 | Houston, TX | $82,710 | $67,016 | $67,948 | 4,380 |
| 3 | Atlanta, GA | $83,570 | $63,907 | $63,870 | 2,660 |
| 4 | Dallas, TX | $77,910 | $63,640 | $61,732 | 3,930 |
| 5 | Phoenix, AZ | $75,420 | $60,211 | $58,279 | 2,810 |
*Take-home pay in U.S.-average dollars (BEA Regional Price Parities).
Highest-paying cities
- New York, NY — $122,480
- Atlanta, GA — $83,570
- Houston, TX — $82,710
- Dallas, TX — $77,910
- Phoenix, AZ — $75,420
Electrical Power-Line Installer and Repairer salary by state
| State | Median | 1-yr change | Take-home | Range | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hawaii | $134,340 | +24.6% | $94,396 | $81,120 – $144,170 | 600 |
| Washington | $133,060 | +5.8% | $102,213 | $80,640 – $147,810 | 2,340 |
| Oregon | $131,090 | +6.4% | $90,189 | $77,330 – $153,860 | 1,640 |
| California | $129,040 | +5.3% | $90,016 | $77,350 – $167,090 | 8,930 |
| Connecticut | $126,850 | +5.4% | $92,507 | $46,960 – $135,730 | 940 |
| Idaho | $125,410 | +4.3% | $91,445 | $75,770 – $131,140 | 860 |
| New Jersey | $121,580 | +4.6% | $88,807 | $81,470 – $126,350 | 1,310 |
| New York | $121,280 | +3.2% | $88,035 | $58,740 – $141,160 | 5,840 |
| Montana | $110,320 | +2.6% | $81,568 | $73,220 – $125,010 | 680 |
| Massachusetts | $110,210 | +3.4% | $81,072 | $81,470 – $127,620 | 2,350 |
| Vermont | $108,520 | +0.3% | $80,472 | $89,450 – $125,680 | 270 |
| Illinois | $108,120 | +2.0% | $79,685 | $72,820 – $129,230 | 3,090 |
| Michigan | $106,890 | +3.5% | $79,735 | $65,480 – $131,570 | 2,800 |
| Pennsylvania | $106,230 | +2.4% | $80,302 | $64,550 – $122,510 | 4,150 |
| Maryland | $106,090 | +13.9% | $78,789 | $62,160 – $124,750 | 1,830 |
| North Dakota | $105,870 | +8.6% | $82,504 | $61,020 – $121,990 | 740 |
| Wisconsin | $105,820 | +1.3% | $79,046 | $58,330 – $119,850 | 2,520 |
| Rhode Island | $104,620 | −2.9% | $79,063 | $72,710 – $125,200 | 120 |
| Minnesota | $104,180 | −0.6% | $76,560 | $78,390 – $122,110 | 2,190 |
| Colorado | $103,980 | −3.8% | $78,113 | $59,170 – $131,360 | 2,370 |
| New Hampshire | $102,170 | −11.5% | $80,707 | $67,030 – $126,870 | 560 |
| Indiana | $102,040 | +1.8% | $77,634 | $53,290 – $116,720 | 2,540 |
| Kansas | $101,620 | −0.8% | $75,449 | $50,510 – $122,970 | 1,610 |
| District of Columbia | $101,240 | +5.2% | $74,415 | $67,750 – $132,900 | 150 |
| Utah | $101,220 | +24.4% | $76,449 | $49,380 – $124,180 | 1,030 |
| Iowa | $100,200 | +4.5% | $76,165 | $65,310 – $109,980 | 1,390 |
| South Dakota | $97,310 | +5.7% | $77,288 | $63,840 – $118,530 | 740 |
| Delaware | $97,180 | +11.1% | $72,123 | $48,570 – $119,790 | 330 |
| Nevada | $96,560 | −19.7% | $76,760 | $65,000 – $134,930 | 920 |
| Missouri | $96,360 | +3.0% | $73,028 | $59,900 – $115,740 | 3,440 |
| Wyoming | $93,860 | −4.7% | $74,861 | $49,820 – $119,810 | 670 |
| Ohio | $93,150 | +10.3% | $72,582 | $58,840 – $111,760 | 4,260 |
| Alaska | $92,470 | −13.8% | $73,883 | $52,040 – $139,750 | 490 |
| Nebraska | $92,150 | +3.6% | $70,344 | $52,930 – $118,040 | 1,490 |
| Alabama | $92,030 | +9.1% | $69,237 | $44,150 – $105,400 | 2,730 |
| Florida | $86,870 | −6.0% | $69,943 | $50,690 – $109,300 | 6,420 |
| West Virginia | $83,810 | −0.1% | $64,686 | $47,760 – $115,350 | 1,260 |
| Tennessee | $83,660 | +4.4% | $67,685 | $58,240 – $105,000 | 3,900 |
| Maine | $83,090 | +0.1% | $62,839 | $52,190 – $121,950 | 1,160 |
| Arkansas | $81,450 | +2.9% | $63,166 | $51,150 – $115,120 | 1,510 |
| Georgia | $80,080 | +1.5% | $61,633 | $50,440 – $116,900 | 4,960 |
| Texas | $78,940 | +1.8% | $64,364 | $46,760 – $107,550 | 17,280 |
| North Carolina | $77,270 | +2.2% | $60,615 | $48,180 – $105,430 | 5,650 |
| Kentucky | $77,020 | +1.3% | $60,435 | $47,770 – $102,400 | 2,930 |
| South Carolina | $76,870 | +2.5% | $59,453 | $48,890 – $102,860 | 2,690 |
| Virginia | $76,590 | −0.8% | $59,121 | $49,520 – $106,860 | 2,920 |
| New Mexico | $76,470 | −2.8% | $60,198 | $46,640 – $105,590 | 1,020 |
| Louisiana | $76,410 | +2.8% | $60,678 | $46,200 – $117,990 | 2,520 |
| Oklahoma | $76,010 | +13.7% | $59,428 | $48,630 – $117,020 | 3,290 |
| Mississippi | $75,890 | +10.3% | $59,915 | $45,620 – $98,200 | 2,290 |
| Arizona | $75,420 | −26.0% | $60,211 | $48,760 – $124,300 | 3,360 |
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|---|---|---|---|
| Telecommunications Line Installer and Repairer | $74,330 | High school diploma or equivalent | -3.4% |
| Signal and Track Switch Repairer | $92,460 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.8% |
| Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door | $74,340 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.3% |
| Commercial Diver | $72,990 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +4.8% |
| Precision Instrument and Equipment Repairers, All Other | $68,990 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.5% |
| Watch and Clock Repairer | $67,230 | High school diploma or equivalent | -0.3% |
| Millwright | $65,700 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.9% |
| Industrial Machinery Mechanic | $64,520 | High school diploma or equivalent | +17.8% |
| Wind Turbine Service Technician | $64,120 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +29.5% |
| Rigger | $62,640 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.9% |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a electrical power-line installer and repairer make?
The national median salary for electrical power-line installers and repairers is $95,320 a year ($45.83 an hour). The lowest-paid 10% earn under $51,470 and the top 10% earn over $128,690. Source: BLS, May 2025.
Which state pays electrical power-line installers and repairers the most?
Hawaii has the highest median pay at $134,340. After taxes and local prices, New York, NY offers the best real take-home pay of any metro area.
How many electrical power-line installers and repairers are there in the U.S.?
About 131,070 people work as electrical power-line installers and repairers nationwide.