Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers Salaries by State
Mean and median pay, wage percentiles, employment, and top-paying metro areas for electrical power-line installers and repairerss across the U.S. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 (data.bls.gov OEWS tool /OESServices/combo/table, all-occupation crawl by area).
Job Outlook, 2024–2034
Source: BLS Employment Projections 2024-2034.
Salary Map
Brighter tiles = higher average pay; dashed tiles have no data. Click a state for details.
💰 Top 5 Highest-Paying States
- California$125,270
- Oregon$123,490
- Washington$122,100
- Hawaii$118,110
- Idaho$113,480
📉 5 Lowest-Paying States
- Mississippi$71,580
- New Mexico$74,530
- South Carolina$75,390
- Kentucky$75,710
- North Carolina$77,570
State Rankings
| # | State | Mean | Median | Hourly | vs. U.S. | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | $125,270 | $129,040 | $60 | +36.2% | 8,930 |
| 2 | Oregon | $123,490 | $131,090 | $59 | +34.3% | 1,640 |
| 3 | Washington | $122,100 | $133,060 | $59 | +32.8% | 2,340 |
| 4 | Hawaii | $118,110 | $134,340 | $57 | +28.4% | 600 |
| 5 | Idaho | $113,480 | $125,410 | $55 | +23.4% | 860 |
| 6 | New Jersey | $109,390 | $121,580 | $53 | +18.9% | 1,310 |
| 7 | Vermont | $108,630 | $108,520 | $52 | +18.1% | 270 |
| 8 | Massachusetts | $108,040 | $110,210 | $52 | +17.5% | 2,350 |
| 9 | New York | $108,030 | $121,280 | $52 | +17.5% | 5,840 |
| 10 | Illinois | $107,820 | $108,120 | $52 | +17.2% | 3,090 |
| 11 | Connecticut | $107,700 | $126,850 | $52 | +17.1% | 940 |
| 12 | District of Columbia | $104,050 | $101,240 | $50 | +13.1% | 150 |
| 13 | Michigan | $103,680 | $106,890 | $50 | +12.7% | 2,800 |
| 14 | Rhode Island | $103,110 | $104,620 | $50 | +12.1% | 120 |
| 15 | Montana | $103,000 | $110,320 | $50 | +12% | 680 |
| 16 | Pennsylvania | $101,970 | $106,230 | $49 | +10.9% | 4,150 |
| 17 | Minnesota | $101,860 | $104,180 | $49 | +10.8% | 2,190 |
| 18 | New Hampshire | $100,240 | $102,170 | $48 | +9% | 560 |
| 19 | North Dakota | $99,510 | $105,870 | $48 | +8.2% | 740 |
| 20 | Colorado | $97,770 | $103,980 | $47 | +6.3% | 2,370 |
| 21 | Maryland | $97,450 | $106,090 | $47 | +6% | 1,830 |
| 22 | Nevada | $96,380 | $96,560 | $46 | +4.8% | 920 |
| 23 | Wisconsin | $96,350 | $105,820 | $46 | +4.8% | 2,520 |
| 24 | South Dakota | $94,900 | $97,310 | $46 | +3.2% | 740 |
| 25 | Utah | $93,200 | $101,220 | $45 | +1.3% | 1,030 |
| 26 | Iowa | $92,740 | $100,200 | $45 | +0.8% | 1,390 |
| 27 | Alaska | $92,220 | $92,470 | $44 | +0.3% | 490 |
| 28 | Kansas | $92,150 | $101,620 | $44 | +0.2% | 1,610 |
| 29 | Delaware | $91,660 | $97,180 | $44 | -0.3% | 330 |
| 30 | Indiana | $91,190 | $102,040 | $44 | -0.8% | 2,540 |
| 31 | Missouri | $89,580 | $96,360 | $43 | -2.6% | 3,440 |
| 32 | Wyoming | $88,790 | $93,860 | $43 | -3.5% | 670 |
| 33 | Ohio | $88,330 | $93,150 | $42 | -4% | 4,260 |
| 34 | Nebraska | $87,800 | $92,150 | $42 | -4.5% | 1,490 |
| 35 | Maine | $86,320 | $83,090 | $42 | -6.1% | 1,160 |
| 36 | West Virginia | $85,000 | $83,810 | $41 | -7.6% | 1,260 |
| 37 | Florida | $84,900 | $86,870 | $41 | -7.7% | 6,420 |
| 38 | Arizona | $83,210 | $75,420 | $40 | -9.5% | 3,360 |
| 39 | Arkansas | $83,100 | $81,450 | $40 | -9.6% | 1,510 |
| 40 | Tennessee | $82,970 | $83,660 | $40 | -9.8% | 3,900 |
| 41 | Alabama | $82,460 | $92,030 | $40 | -10.3% | 2,730 |
| 42 | Georgia | $81,890 | $80,080 | $39 | -11% | 4,960 |
| 43 | Texas | $78,670 | $78,940 | $38 | -14.5% | 17,280 |
| 44 | Virginia | $78,430 | $76,590 | $38 | -14.7% | 2,920 |
| 45 | Oklahoma | $78,360 | $76,010 | $38 | -14.8% | 3,290 |
| 46 | Louisiana | $77,570 | $76,410 | $37 | -15.7% | 2,520 |
| 47 | North Carolina | $77,570 | $77,270 | $37 | -15.7% | 5,650 |
| 48 | Kentucky | $75,710 | $77,020 | $36 | -17.7% | 2,930 |
| 49 | South Carolina | $75,390 | $76,870 | $36 | -18% | 2,690 |
| 50 | New Mexico | $74,530 | $76,470 | $36 | -19% | 1,020 |
| 51 | Mississippi | $71,580 | $75,890 | $34 | -22.2% | 2,290 |
Top-Paying Metro Areas
Highest median pay among 390 metro areas.
| # | Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $157,620 | $153,330 | 300 |
| 2 | Eugene-Springfield, OR | $140,270 | $131,940 | 120 |
| 3 | San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $137,180 | $137,870 | 770 |
| 4 | Western Washington nonmetropolitan area | $136,730 | $134,370 | 170 |
| 5 | Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA | $135,450 | $131,820 | 50 |
| 6 | Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY | $135,400 | $120,740 | 240 |
| 7 | Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $135,300 | $125,220 | 810 |
| 8 | Urban Honolulu, HI | $135,080 | $116,590 | 450 |
| 9 | El Centro, CA | $134,950 | $117,940 | 40 |
| 10 | Salem, OR | $134,500 | $118,840 | 180 |
Pay by Industry
Highest-paying industries employing electrical power-line installers and repairerss (BLS OEWS, by median).
| # | Industry | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Natural Gas Distribution | $137,360 | $132,990 | 2,830 |
| 2 | Hydroelectric Power Generation | $123,620 | $120,350 | 720 |
| 3 | Facilities Support Services | $112,680 | $102,380 | 30 |
| 4 | Federal Executive Branch (OEWS Designation) | $111,900 | $110,220 | 1,870 |
| 5 | Federal Government, including the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) | $111,900 | $110,220 | 1,870 |
| 6 | Fossil Fuel Electric Power Generation | $107,520 | $111,470 | 6,260 |
| 7 | Nuclear Electric Power Generation | $107,110 | $116,750 | 230 |
| 8 | Repair and Maintenance | $106,460 | $97,600 | 150 |
| 9 | Sector 81 - Other Services (except Public Administration) | $106,460 | $97,600 | 150 |
| 10 | Utilities | $103,060 | $102,040 | 65,310 |
| 11 | Sector 22 - Utilities | $103,060 | $102,040 | 65,310 |
| 12 | Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution | $102,550 | $100,640 | 62,470 |
Workforce Deep-Dive
Distribution and demographics from Census ACS (2023, self-reported). Wage figures here are ACS averages and run lower than the authoritative BLS wages above; use them for shape, not exact pay.
Annual wage distribution
Pay by age band
Education level
Full-time vs part-time
Race / ethnicity
Top fields of study
Top Skills
Most important skills for this role (O*NET importance, 1–5 scale).
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do electrical power-line installers and repairers make in the U.S.?
The median electrical power-line installers and repairers salary in the United States is $95,320 per year (mean $91,970), and about 80% earn between $51,470 and $128,690.
How much do electrical power-line installers and repairers make per hour?
Roughly $44 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $91,970 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Which state pays electrical power-line installers and repairers the most?
California has the highest average pay for electrical power-line installers and repairers at $125,270 per year (median $129,040).
What is the job outlook for electrical power-line installers and repairers?
Employment is projected to change +6.6% from 2024 to 2034 (Faster than average), with about 10,700 openings per year.