SOC 49-9051 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers — Waco
Waco, TX · 10 metro areas compared
Median pay for this occupation in Waco, TX is $80,610 a year, trailing the national median of $95,320 by 15.4%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Waco, TX is $80,610 a year, trailing the national median of $95,320 by 15.4%. Half of workers earn between $60,820 and $94,060. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $51,810 and the ninetieth at $102,960.
The area has 110 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 0.97 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Within the state, Houston records the highest median at $82,710. Of the 340 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 59th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $51,810 | −45.6% |
| 25th | $60,820 | −36.2% |
| Median (50th) | $80,610 | −15.4% |
| 75th | $94,060 | −1.3% |
| 90th | $102,960 | +8.0% |
| Mean | $78,930 | −17.2% |
Other metro areas in Texas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Houston | $82,710 | 4,380 | |
| 2 | Austin | $82,120 | 1,270 | |
| 3 | College Station | $81,390 | 100 | |
| 4 | Beaumont | $80,500 | 320 | |
| 5 | Longview | $80,490 | 160 | |
| 6 | El Paso | $79,760 | 140 | |
| 7 | Abilene | $79,600 | 80 | |
| 8 | Lubbock | $78,320 | 190 | |
| 9 | San Antonio | $78,030 | 1,310 | |
| 10 | Dallas | $77,910 | 3,930 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Waco run 2.9% below the national average, so the median of $80,610 goes as far as $83,018 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 12.9% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$80,610as reported by BLSLocal price level
97.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$83,018US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $80,610 a year, 15.4% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $51,810 to $102,960 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 110 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Houston, at $82,710.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers in Waco, TX?
The median annual wage is $80,610, or $38.76 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 Waco, TX is 15.4% 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 Waco, TX earns more than $102,960 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $51,810 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 Houston, at $82,710 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 110 jobs in this occupation in Waco, TX. 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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