SOC 49-2095 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay — Cleveland
Cleveland, OH · 5 metro areas compared
At $100,110, median pay for Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay in Cleveland, OH tracks the national median of $103,020 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $100,110, median pay for Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay in Cleveland, OH tracks the national median of $103,020 closely. Pay ranges from under $73,730 at the tenth percentile to more than $120,260 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $84,710 to $104,390.
Employment stands at 150, or 0.1 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Canton records the highest median at $109,370. Of the 616 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 77th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $73,730 | −28.4% |
| 25th | $84,710 | −17.8% |
| Median (50th) | $100,110 | −2.8% |
| 75th | $104,390 | +1.3% |
| 90th | $120,260 | +16.7% |
| Mean | $95,330 | −7.5% |
Other metro areas in Ohio
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Canton | $109,370 | 40 | |
| 2 | Columbus | $105,150 | 190 | |
| 3 | Cincinnati | $104,520 | 100 | |
| 4 | Youngstown | $80,430 | 30 | |
| 5 | Akron | $64,120 | — |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Cleveland run 7.2% below the national average, so the median of $100,110 goes as far as $107,877 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 4.7% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$100,110as reported by BLSLocal price level
92.8US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$107,877US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $100,110 a year, 2.8% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $73,730 to $120,260 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 150 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Canton, at $109,370.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay in Cleveland, OH?
The median annual wage is $100,110, or $48.13 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $103,020, so pay in Cleveland, OH is 2.8% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Cleveland, OH earns more than $120,260 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $73,730 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Canton, at $109,370 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 150 jobs in this occupation in Cleveland, OH. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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