Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay Salary
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay earn a median $103,020 a year nationally. Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations
U.S. median
$103,020
$49.53 per hour
Range
$65,730 – $129,920
10th to 90th percentile
Employed
20,720
across the U.S.
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay take-home pay calculator
Starts at the national median. Pick your state to see your real paycheck.
Your take-home pay
$81,305
per year · effective tax rate 21.1%
$6,775Monthly
$3,388Twice a month
$3,127Every 2 weeks
$39.09Hourly
- Federal income tax$13,834
- Social Security (6.2%)$6,387
- Medicare (1.45%)$1,494
- Texas income tax$0
- Take-home pay$81,305
Marginal rate: 22% federal + 0.00% state
Pay by experience
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home (no state tax) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $65,730 | $31.60 | $54,994 |
| 25th percentile | $81,860 | $39.36 | $66,419 |
| Median (50th) | $103,020 | $49.53 | $81,305 |
| 75th percentile | $118,870 | $57.15 | $92,455 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $129,920 | $62.46 | $100,066 |
Best cities for electrical and electronics repairers, powerhouse, substation, and relay (after tax & cost of living)
| # | Metro area | Median | Take-home | Real value* | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Houston, TX | $103,940 | $81,952 | $83,091 | 520 |
| 2 | Los Angeles, CA | $118,990 | $84,156 | $74,103 | 540 |
| 3 | New York, NY | $96,170 | $71,852 | $63,833 | 2,870 |
*Take-home pay in U.S.-average dollars (BEA Regional Price Parities).
Highest-paying cities
- Los Angeles, CA — $118,990
- Houston, TX — $103,940
- New York, NY — $96,170
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay salary by state
| State | Median | Take-home | Range | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oregon | $131,050 | $90,165 | $82,330 – $157,020 | 170 |
| Hawaii | $127,330 | $90,149 | $104,800 – $136,320 | 70 |
| Washington | $125,620 | $97,127 | $57,600 – $158,090 | 410 |
| Colorado | $125,560 | $92,270 | $73,630 – $133,350 | 210 |
| Alaska | $125,260 | $96,881 | $58,510 – $166,400 | 80 |
| California | $121,520 | $85,668 | $76,440 – $165,540 | 1,680 |
| Massachusetts | $119,460 | $87,117 | $86,780 – $127,000 | 430 |
| Idaho | $119,170 | $87,458 | $72,400 – $141,550 | 100 |
| Maryland | $117,760 | $86,416 | $91,860 – $126,740 | — |
| Utah | $114,250 | $85,030 | $98,950 – $128,540 | 100 |
| New Jersey | $111,600 | $82,422 | $81,940 – $129,920 | 450 |
| Connecticut | $109,610 | $81,487 | $80,750 – $131,250 | 210 |
| Wisconsin | $108,980 | $81,102 | $86,530 – $125,660 | 150 |
| Rhode Island | $107,980 | $81,267 | $83,460 – $127,880 | 30 |
| Illinois | $107,470 | $79,260 | $95,340 – $130,050 | 420 |
| Georgia | $106,930 | $79,128 | $64,130 – $124,440 | 540 |
| Michigan | $106,600 | $79,543 | $58,970 – $126,220 | 450 |
| Indiana | $105,700 | $80,101 | $72,870 – $128,070 | 290 |
| Vermont | $105,640 | $78,636 | $86,170 – $125,840 | 30 |
| Kansas | $104,970 | $77,619 | $81,850 – $121,350 | 280 |
| Nebraska | $104,850 | $78,701 | $78,080 – $137,370 | 60 |
| North Carolina | $104,710 | $78,824 | $65,540 – $117,150 | 950 |
| Texas | $102,470 | $80,918 | $63,840 – $129,870 | 2,360 |
| South Dakota | $101,830 | $80,467 | $79,630 – $128,450 | 40 |
| Florida | $101,780 | $80,432 | $58,750 – $120,840 | 910 |
| Pennsylvania | $101,660 | $77,227 | $62,450 – $118,440 | 1,110 |
| Arkansas | $101,120 | $76,237 | $70,860 – $113,970 | 260 |
| New Mexico | $100,410 | $75,879 | $49,150 – $109,570 | 140 |
| Minnesota | $99,900 | $73,840 | $68,080 – $117,730 | — |
| Virginia | $99,390 | $73,850 | $63,270 – $118,850 | 910 |
| Kentucky | $98,860 | $75,036 | $78,480 – $110,660 | 130 |
| Ohio | $98,700 | $76,334 | $59,900 – $116,590 | 1,120 |
| New York | $98,310 | $73,231 | $71,930 – $129,980 | 3,160 |
| Oklahoma | $97,800 | $73,777 | $70,570 – $128,950 | 330 |
| West Virginia | $97,600 | $73,722 | $37,300 – $97,600 | 70 |
| Montana | $97,380 | $73,196 | $76,700 – $116,400 | 130 |
| Missouri | $96,850 | $73,349 | $32,800 – $117,160 | 290 |
| Tennessee | $96,840 | $76,957 | $51,310 – $119,080 | 430 |
| Alabama | $95,150 | $71,276 | $78,250 – $119,080 | 280 |
| Mississippi | $94,970 | $72,575 | $66,970 – $116,220 | 160 |
| Maine | $92,570 | $68,830 | $80,880 – $102,720 | 160 |
| South Carolina | $91,140 | $68,636 | $61,410 – $101,550 | 230 |
| Iowa | $86,490 | $67,041 | $58,540 – $112,850 | 120 |
| New Hampshire | $81,020 | $65,828 | $58,470 – $117,620 | 50 |
| Louisiana | $80,610 | $63,507 | $60,310 – $118,270 | 370 |
| Arizona | $79,160 | $62,749 | $56,300 – $118,260 | 160 |
| North Dakota | $75,050 | $61,423 | $49,530 – $120,690 | 80 |
| Nevada | $74,360 | $61,142 | $72,440 – $141,620 | — |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a electrical and electronics repairers, powerhouse, substation, and relay make?
The national median salary for electrical and electronics repairers, powerhouse, substation, and relay is $103,020 a year ($49.53 an hour). The lowest-paid 10% earn under $65,730 and the top 10% earn over $129,920. Source: BLS, May 2025.
Which state pays electrical and electronics repairers, powerhouse, substation, and relay the most?
Oregon has the highest median pay at $131,050. After taxes and local prices, Houston, TX offers the best real take-home pay of any metro area.
How many electrical and electronics repairers, powerhouse, substation, and relay are there in the U.S.?
About 20,720 people work as electrical and electronics repairers, powerhouse, substation, and relay nationwide.