SOC 49-9051 · May 2025 · United States
Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers
National figures, with pay broken out by state and metro area
The median wage for Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers across the United States is $95,320 per year, measured over 131,070 jobs. The highest state median is in Hawaii, at $134,340.
National wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Where the pay is highest for Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers
Pay for this occupation varies by 78.1% between the highest and lowest paying states with published data. Hawaii pays $134,340 and Arizona pays $75,420.
| # | State | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hawaii | $134,340 | 600 | |
| 2 | Washington | $133,060 | 2,340 | |
| 3 | Oregon | $131,090 | 1,640 | |
| 4 | California | $129,040 | 8,930 | |
| 5 | Connecticut | $126,850 | 940 | |
| 6 | Idaho | $125,410 | 860 | |
| 7 | New Jersey | $121,580 | 1,310 | |
| 8 | New York | $121,280 | 5,840 | |
| 9 | Montana | $110,320 | 680 | |
| 10 | Massachusetts | $110,210 | 2,350 |
States with the most Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers jobs
| # | State | Jobs | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Texas | 17,280 | $78,940 | |
| 2 | California | 8,930 | $129,040 | |
| 3 | Florida | 6,420 | $86,870 | |
| 4 | New York | 5,840 | $121,280 | |
| 5 | North Carolina | 5,650 | $77,270 | |
| 6 | Georgia | 4,960 | $80,080 | |
| 7 | Ohio | 4,260 | $93,150 | |
| 8 | Pennsylvania | 4,150 | $106,230 | |
| 9 | Tennessee | 3,900 | $83,660 | |
| 10 | Missouri | 3,440 | $96,360 |
Top-paying metro areas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Jose | $157,620 | 300 |
| 2 | Eugene | $140,270 | 120 |
| 3 | San Francisco | $137,180 | 770 |
| 4 | Olympia | $135,450 | 50 |
| 5 | Kiryas Joel | $135,400 | 240 |
| 6 | Portland | $135,300 | 810 |
| 7 | Urban Honolulu | $135,080 | 450 |
| 8 | El Centro | $134,950 | 40 |
| 9 | Salem | $134,500 | 180 |
| 10 | Fresno | $134,150 | 230 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 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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