SOC 49-9051 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers — Olympia
Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA · 6 metro areas compared
At $135,450 a year, the median wage for Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers in Olympia, WA sits 42.1% above the national figure of $95,320.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $135,450 a year, the median wage for Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers in Olympia, WA sits 42.1% above the national figure of $95,320. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $127,200 and $148,710. The lowest tenth earn under $101,590, while the highest tenth earn more than $152,380.
The area has 50 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 0.4 of every thousand jobs. Within the state, Seattle records the highest median at $134,150. Of the 345 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 21st.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $101,590 | +6.6% |
| 25th | $127,200 | +33.4% |
| Median (50th) | $135,450 | +42.1% |
| 75th | $148,710 | +56.0% |
| 90th | $152,380 | +59.9% |
| Mean | $131,820 | +38.3% |
Other metro areas in Washington
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Olympia run 7.0% above the national average, so the median of $135,450 buys what $126,589 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 32.8% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$135,450as reported by BLSLocal price level
107.0US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$126,589US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $135,450 a year, 42.1% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $101,590 to $152,380 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 50 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Seattle, at $134,150.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers in Olympia, WA?
The median annual wage is $135,450, or $65.12 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 Olympia, WA is 42.1% 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 Olympia, WA earns more than $152,380 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $101,590 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 Seattle, at $134,150 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 50 jobs in this occupation in Olympia, WA. 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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