SOC 49-9051 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers — New Hampshire
New Hampshire · 1 metro areas compared
The median wage for Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers in New Hampshire is $102,170 per year, close to the national median of $95,320 for the same occupation.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers in New Hampshire is $102,170 per year, close to the national median of $95,320 for the same occupation. Half of workers earn between $78,670 and $120,600. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $67,030 and the ninetieth at $126,870.
The area has 560 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 0.8 of every thousand jobs. New Hampshire ranks number 21st out of 51 states by median pay for this occupation. Within the state, Manchester records the highest median at $100,210. Of the 631 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 91st.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $67,030 | −29.7% |
| 25th | $78,670 | −17.5% |
| Median (50th) | $102,170 | +7.2% |
| 75th | $120,600 | +26.5% |
| 90th | $126,870 | +33.1% |
| Mean | $100,240 | +5.2% |
Highest-paying metro areas in New Hampshire
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Manchester | $100,210 | 80 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in New Hampshire run 4.2% above the national average, so the median of $102,170 buys what $98,052 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 2.9% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$102,170as reported by BLSLocal price level
104.2US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$98,052US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $102,170 a year, 7.2% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $67,030 to $126,870 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 560 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 21st of 51 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Manchester, at $100,210.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers in New Hampshire?
The median annual wage is $102,170, or $49.12 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 $95,320, so pay in New Hampshire is 7.2% higher. 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 New Hampshire earns more than $126,870 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $67,030 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 Manchester, at $100,210 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 560 jobs in this occupation in New Hampshire. 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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