SOC 49-9051 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers — North Carolina
North Carolina · 10 metro areas compared
In North Carolina the median wage is $77,270.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In North Carolina the median wage is $77,270. That is 18.9% lower than the national median of $95,320. Pay ranges from under $48,180 at the tenth percentile to more than $105,430 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $60,490 to $100,310.
Employment stands at 5,650, or 1.1 jobs per thousand held locally. North Carolina ranks number 43rd out of 51 states by median pay for this occupation. Within the state, Winston-Salem records the highest median at $98,720. Of the 745 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 189th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $48,180 | −49.5% |
| 25th | $60,490 | −36.5% |
| Median (50th) | $77,270 | −18.9% |
| 75th | $100,310 | +5.2% |
| 90th | $105,430 | +10.6% |
| Mean | $77,570 | −18.6% |
Highest-paying metro areas in North Carolina
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Winston-Salem | $98,720 | 110 | |
| 2 | Goldsboro | $85,900 | 40 | |
| 3 | Charlotte | $81,740 | 1,130 | |
| 4 | Asheville | $80,220 | 150 | |
| 5 | Greensboro | $79,190 | 190 | |
| 6 | Raleigh | $78,930 | 550 | |
| 7 | Durham | $71,400 | 230 | |
| 8 | Hickory | $71,290 | 190 | |
| 9 | Fayetteville | $65,140 | 270 | |
| 10 | Wilmington | $63,630 | 230 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in North Carolina run 5.7% below the national average, so the median of $77,270 goes as far as $81,941 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 14.0% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$77,270as reported by BLSLocal price level
94.3US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$81,941US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $77,270 a year, 18.9% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $48,180 to $105,430 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 5,650 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 43rd of 51 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Winston-Salem, at $98,720.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers in North Carolina?
The median annual wage is $77,270, or $37.15 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 North Carolina is 18.9% 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 North Carolina earns more than $105,430 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $48,180 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 Winston-Salem, at $98,720 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 5,650 jobs in this occupation in North Carolina. 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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