Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay Salaries by State
Mean and median pay, wage percentiles, employment, and top-paying metro areas for electrical and electronics repairers, powerhouse, substation, and relays across the U.S. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 (data.bls.gov OEWS tool /OESServices/combo/table, all-occupation crawl by area).
National mean salary $100,760 ≈ $48/hr
National median salary $103,020
Total employment 20,720 nationwide
Job Outlook, 2024–2034
Source: BLS Employment Projections 2024-2034.
Projected growth +5.5%
Faster than average
Annual openings 2,000 per year (avg)
Employment 2024→2034 23,400 → 24,700 (+1,300)
Typical entry education Postsecondary nondegree award
Salary Map
Brighter tiles = higher average pay; dashed tiles have no data. Click a state for details.
💰 Top 5 Highest-Paying States
- Oregon$127,120
- Hawaii$122,660
- California$122,410
- Colorado$115,690
- Alaska$114,970
📉 5 Lowest-Paying States
- Missouri$80,720
- West Virginia$82,840
- North Dakota$83,720
- Arizona$84,800
- South Carolina$85,690
State Rankings
| # | State | Mean | Median | Hourly | vs. U.S. | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oregon | $127,120 | $131,050 | $61 | +26.2% | 170 |
| 2 | Hawaii | $122,660 | $127,330 | $59 | +21.7% | 70 |
| 3 | California | $122,410 | $121,520 | $59 | +21.5% | 1,680 |
| 4 | Colorado | $115,690 | $125,560 | $56 | +14.8% | 210 |
| 5 | Alaska | $114,970 | $125,260 | $55 | +14.1% | 80 |
| 6 | Washington | $114,700 | $125,620 | $55 | +13.8% | 410 |
| 7 | Utah | $114,190 | $114,250 | $55 | +13.3% | 100 |
| 8 | Maryland | $112,470 | $117,760 | $54 | +11.6% | — |
| 9 | Massachusetts | $111,350 | $119,460 | $54 | +10.5% | 430 |
| 10 | Connecticut | $109,300 | $109,610 | $53 | +8.5% | 210 |
| 11 | Illinois | $109,050 | $107,470 | $52 | +8.2% | 420 |
| 12 | Idaho | $108,930 | $119,170 | $52 | +8.1% | 100 |
| 13 | New Jersey | $107,730 | $111,600 | $52 | +6.9% | 450 |
| 14 | Wisconsin | $107,400 | $108,980 | $52 | +6.6% | 150 |
| 15 | Nebraska | $106,850 | $104,850 | $51 | +6% | 60 |
| 16 | South Dakota | $105,830 | $101,830 | $51 | +5% | 40 |
| 17 | Vermont | $105,450 | $105,640 | $51 | +4.7% | 30 |
| 18 | Kansas | $104,310 | $104,970 | $50 | +3.5% | 280 |
| 19 | Indiana | $102,690 | $105,700 | $49 | +1.9% | 290 |
| 20 | New York | $102,440 | $98,310 | $49 | +1.7% | 3,160 |
| 21 | Montana | $101,460 | $97,380 | $49 | +0.7% | 130 |
| 22 | Rhode Island | $101,000 | $107,980 | $49 | +0.2% | 30 |
| 23 | Michigan | $100,350 | $106,600 | $48 | -0.4% | 450 |
| 24 | Oklahoma | $98,950 | $97,800 | $48 | -1.8% | 330 |
| 25 | Georgia | $98,390 | $106,930 | $47 | -2.4% | 540 |
| 26 | North Carolina | $98,330 | $104,710 | $47 | -2.4% | 950 |
| 27 | Texas | $98,020 | $102,470 | $47 | -2.7% | 2,360 |
| 28 | Kentucky | $96,860 | $98,860 | $47 | -3.9% | 130 |
| 29 | Alabama | $96,630 | $95,150 | $46 | -4.1% | 280 |
| 30 | Arkansas | $94,990 | $101,120 | $46 | -5.7% | 260 |
| 31 | Pennsylvania | $94,840 | $101,660 | $46 | -5.9% | 1,110 |
| 32 | Florida | $94,830 | $101,780 | $46 | -5.9% | 910 |
| 33 | Minnesota | $94,220 | $99,900 | $45 | -6.5% | — |
| 34 | Mississippi | $92,900 | $94,970 | $45 | -7.8% | 160 |
| 35 | Tennessee | $92,640 | $96,840 | $45 | -8.1% | 430 |
| 36 | Nevada | $92,200 | $74,360 | $44 | -8.5% | — |
| 37 | Virginia | $91,040 | $99,390 | $44 | -9.6% | 910 |
| 38 | Maine | $90,930 | $92,570 | $44 | -9.8% | 160 |
| 39 | Ohio | $90,540 | $98,700 | $44 | -10.1% | 1,120 |
| 40 | Iowa | $88,280 | $86,490 | $42 | -12.4% | 120 |
| 41 | Louisiana | $86,450 | $80,610 | $42 | -14.2% | 370 |
| 42 | New Hampshire | $86,290 | $81,020 | $41 | -14.4% | 50 |
| 43 | New Mexico | $85,860 | $100,410 | $41 | -14.8% | 140 |
| 44 | South Carolina | $85,690 | $91,140 | $41 | -15% | 230 |
| 45 | Arizona | $84,800 | $79,160 | $41 | -15.8% | 160 |
| 46 | North Dakota | $83,720 | $75,050 | $40 | -16.9% | 80 |
| 47 | West Virginia | $82,840 | $97,600 | $40 | -17.8% | 70 |
| 48 | Missouri | $80,720 | $96,850 | $39 | -19.9% | 290 |
Top-Paying Metro Areas
Highest median pay among 116 metro areas.
| # | Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fresno, CA | $145,530 | $133,180 | 40 |
| 2 | San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $141,580 | $132,220 | 90 |
| 3 | Western Washington nonmetropolitan area | $135,440 | $132,010 | 40 |
| 4 | Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $135,130 | $125,450 | 220 |
| 5 | Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $133,300 | $120,200 | 90 |
| 6 | Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA | $131,080 | $130,600 | 240 |
| 7 | Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $129,590 | $124,300 | 90 |
| 8 | Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA | $128,540 | $129,920 | 60 |
| 9 | Salt Lake City-Murray, UT | $126,820 | $118,850 | 40 |
| 10 | Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY | $124,700 | $114,070 | 80 |
Pay by Industry
Highest-paying industries employing electrical and electronics repairers, powerhouse, substation, and relays (BLS OEWS, by median).
| # | Industry | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Air Transportation | $129,330 | $115,340 | 100 |
| 2 | Scheduled Air Transportation | $129,330 | $115,340 | 100 |
| 3 | Sectors 48 and 49 - Transportation and Warehousing | $122,040 | $111,310 | 170 |
| 4 | Pipeline Transportation of Natural Gas | $120,910 | $111,990 | 40 |
| 5 | Hydroelectric Power Generation | $109,720 | $103,860 | 160 |
| 6 | Pipeline Transportation | $109,050 | $107,590 | 50 |
| 7 | Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution | $105,940 | $104,790 | 12,920 |
| 8 | Utilities | $105,750 | $104,470 | 13,280 |
| 9 | Nuclear Electric Power Generation | $105,750 | $105,430 | 930 |
| 10 | Sector 22 - Utilities | $105,750 | $104,470 | 13,280 |
| 11 | Federal Executive Branch (OEWS Designation) | $105,370 | $109,220 | 370 |
| 12 | Federal Government, including the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) | $105,370 | $109,220 | 370 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do electrical and electronics repairers, powerhouse, substation, and relay make in the U.S.?
The median electrical and electronics repairers, powerhouse, substation, and relay salary in the United States is $103,020 per year (mean $100,760), and about 80% earn between $65,730 and $129,920.
How much do electrical and electronics repairers, powerhouse, substation, and relay make per hour?
Roughly $48 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $100,760 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Which state pays electrical and electronics repairers, powerhouse, substation, and relay the most?
Oregon has the highest average pay for electrical and electronics repairers, powerhouse, substation, and relay at $127,120 per year (median $131,050).
What is the job outlook for electrical and electronics repairers, powerhouse, substation, and relay?
Employment is projected to change +5.5% from 2024 to 2034 (Faster than average), with about 2,000 openings per year.