SOC 49-9051 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers — Wheeling
Wheeling, WV-OH · 2 metro areas compared
In Wheeling, WV the median wage for Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers is $108,060 a year, which is 13.4% higher than the national figure of $95,320.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Wheeling, WV the median wage for Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers is $108,060 a year, which is 13.4% higher than the national figure of $95,320. Half of workers earn between $75,000 and $108,430. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $60,940 and the ninetieth at $119,090.
The area has 140 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 2.4 of every thousand jobs. Huntington leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $79,810. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 16th of 257 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $60,940 | −36.1% |
| 25th | $75,000 | −21.3% |
| Median (50th) | $108,060 | +13.4% |
| 75th | $108,430 | +13.8% |
| 90th | $119,090 | +24.9% |
| Mean | $95,820 | +0.5% |
Other metro areas in West Virginia
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Huntington | $79,810 | 290 | |
| 2 | Morgantown | $79,290 | 170 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Wheeling run 10.5% below the national average, so the median of $108,060 goes as far as $120,737 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 26.7% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$108,060as reported by BLSLocal price level
89.5US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$120,737US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $108,060 a year, 13.4% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $60,940 to $119,090 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 140 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Huntington, at $79,810.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers in Wheeling, WV?
The median annual wage is $108,060, or $51.95 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 Wheeling, WV is 13.4% 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 Wheeling, WV earns more than $119,090 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $60,940 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 Huntington, at $79,810 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 140 jobs in this occupation in Wheeling, WV. 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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