Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, aged to 2026 using compounded market movement. State selections show BLS state-level figures where published. Actual pay varies with experience, industry, and organization size.
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay salary by state
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay is a professional role within the function in the Installation, Maintenance, and Repair job family.
What Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relays do
Typical education: Post-Secondary Certificate
Inspect and test equipment and circuits to identify malfunctions or defects, using wiring diagrams and testing devices such as ohmmeters, voltmeters, or ammeters.
Prepare and maintain records detailing tests, repairs, and maintenance.
Consult manuals, schematics, wiring diagrams, and engineering personnel to troubleshoot and solve equipment problems and to determine optimum equipment functioning.
Analyze test data to diagnose malfunctions, to determine performance characteristics of systems, or to evaluate effects of system modifications.
Open and close switches to isolate defective relays, performing adjustments or repairs.
Top skills:Critical ThinkingRepairingEquipment MaintenanceTroubleshootingReading ComprehensionQuality Control Analysis
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Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay pay by experience level
Entry level$68,000
Typical starting pay (about the 10th percentile)
Early career$84,500
A few years in (about the 25th percentile)
Experienced$106,500
Mid-career median pay
Senior$123,000
Seasoned professionals (about the 75th percentile)
Top earners$134,500
Highest earners (about the 90th percentile)
Experience tiers are derived from the BLS wage percentile distribution for this occupation, aged to 2026. Actual pay varies by employer, location, and specialization.
Job outlook
+5.5%
projected change in jobs, 2024–2034
2,000
projected openings per year
Growing about as fast as average
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections program (2024–2034). Openings include growth and replacement needs.
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay salary by industry
Utilities
13,280 workers
$108,000
Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution
12,920 workers
$108,500
Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Schools and Hospitals and USPS
3,480 workers
$107,000
Local Government, excluding Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation)
3,100 workers
$106,500
Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction
1,010 workers
$92,000
Utility System Construction
980 workers
$92,500
Management of Companies and Enterprises
950 workers
$96,500
Management of Companies and Enterprises
950 workers
$96,500
Repair and Maintenance
570 workers
$72,000
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
560 workers
$94,000
National sector-level figures, BLS OEWS May 2025, aged to 2026.
How this role compares
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay pays 57% above the average across 52 roles in the Installation, Maintenance, and Repair job family (family average $66,500).
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay make?
The average base salary for a Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay in the United States is $104,500 per year, or about $50.24 per hour.
What is the typical salary range?
Pay typically falls between $85,000 and $123,000 per year (25th to 75th percentile) depending on experience, location, industry, and organization size.
How does this compare with other Installation, Maintenance, and Repair roles?
The Installation, Maintenance, and Repair job family averages $66,500 across 52 roles tracked by WePayFairly.
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