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 Power-Line Installers and Repairers salary by state
What Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairerss do
Typical education: High School Diploma
Adhere to safety practices and procedures, such as checking equipment regularly and erecting barriers around work areas.
Drive vehicles equipped with tools and materials to job sites.
Open switches or attach grounding devices to remove electrical hazards from disturbed or fallen lines or to facilitate repairs.
Climb poles or use truck-mounted buckets to access equipment.
Install, maintain, and repair electrical distribution and transmission systems, including conduits, cables, wires, and related equipment, such as transformers, circuit breakers, and switches.
Top skills:TroubleshootingActive ListeningOperations MonitoringOperation and ControlMonitoringSystems Analysis
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Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers pay by experience level
Entry level$53,500
Typical starting pay (about the 10th percentile)
Early career$69,500
A few years in (about the 25th percentile)
Experienced$98,500
Mid-career median pay
Senior$113,500
Seasoned professionals (about the 75th percentile)
Top earners$133,000
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
+6.6%
projected change in jobs, 2024–2034
10,700
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 Power-Line Installers and Repairers salary by industry
Utilities
65,310 workers
$105,500
Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution
62,470 workers
$104,000
Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction
39,320 workers
$81,500
Utility System Construction
38,990 workers
$81,500
Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Schools and Hospitals and USPS
15,170 workers
$95,500
Local Government, excluding Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation)
13,150 workers
$92,500
Specialty Trade Contractors
8,140 workers
$82,000
Building Equipment Contractors
7,660 workers
$82,000
Natural Gas Distribution
2,830 workers
$137,500
Federal Executive Branch (OEWS Designation)
1,870 workers
$114,000
National sector-level figures, BLS OEWS May 2025, aged to 2026.
How this role compares
Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers pays 43% 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 Power-Line Installers and Repairers make?
The average base salary for a Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers in the United States is $95,000 per year, or about $45.67 per hour.
What is the typical salary range?
Pay typically falls between $69,500 and $113,500 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.
Need a defensible market price for this role? WePayFairly data is compiled from published survey sources and maintained by compensation professionals.
