Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers Salary: $119,035 Median Pay (2026 stats)
TL;DR
About 123,680 electrical power-line installers and repairers nationally earn a mean of $119,035. Employment in the series shown rose about 23% from the first to the last year; projections imply about 3.4% annual growth.
Key Statistics
Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers: what the data shows
Common questions about electrical power-line installers and repairers careers, answered from BLS OEWS and O*NET in this repository.
What is a electrical power-line installers and repairers?
Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers is tracked by the Bureau of Labor Statistics under SOC 49-9051.
U.S. employment in our OEWS extract is about 123,680 workers.
What does a electrical power-line installers and repairers do?
O*NET work activities rated highest for this occupation include Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment, Performing General Physical Activities, Handling and Moving Objects, Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials, Controlling Machines and Processes, Getting Information, and related tasks. See Work Activities for the full list.
How much does a electrical power-line installers and repairers make?
BLS national median annual wage: $92,560 (May 2024 in our extract).
Mean annual wage in our occupational extract: $119,035 — higher than the median, which often reflects top earners in the distribution.
| Wage percentile | Annual wage |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $69,515 |
| 25th percentile | $87,384 |
| Median (50th) | $125,823 |
| 75th percentile | $152,555 |
| 90th percentile | $165,197 |
What education do you need?
For Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers, O*NET incumbent surveys in our extract most often report: Some college (29%), High School or Equivalent (27%), Bachelors Degree (22%).
These are education levels of current workers, not minimum legal requirements.
What skills do you need?
O*NET ratings for this occupation emphasize skills such as Troubleshooting, Active Listening, Operation and Control, Monitoring, Operations Monitoring, Complex Problem Solving, and knowledge areas including Building and Construction, English Language, Education and Training, Public Safety and Security. See Education & Skills for detail.
Is electrical power-line installers and repairers in demand?
Historical employment trend in our series implies about 3.4% annual growth (compound rate in the extract).
Five-year projected employment change: 18.4%.
Ten-year projected employment change: 40.1%.
Current U.S. headcount: 123,680.
We report federal series only—compare wages, growth, and openings against your target market.
Where do electrical power-line installers and repairerss work?
Top industries by employment share in our OEWS industry extract:
| Industry | Employment | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Cross-industry | 123,680 | 18.2% |
| Cross-industry, Private Ownership only | 108,970 | 16.0% |
| Utilities | 60,620 | 8.9% |
| Utilities | 60,620 | 8.9% |
| Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution | 57,790 | 8.5% |
| Construction | 45,860 | 6.7% |
See Industry for charts.
What degrees lead to this career?
Common majors for Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers in O*NET:
See Related degrees.
What careers are related?
Other occupations linked through shared degree pathways in our mapping:
| Occupation | U.S. employment | Median wage |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical and Electronics Repairers | 59,990 | $71,300 |
| Electricians | 742,580 | $62,350 |
| Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment | 7,310 | $82,730 |
| Helpers--Electricians | 64,440 | $39,890 |
| Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay | 23,040 | $100,940 |
| Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers | 16,570 | $53,990 |
| Office Clerks, General | 2,510,550 | $43,630 |
Employment
Employment and salary information for the Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers workforce.
Employment Over Time
123,680 Workforce in 2023
The Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers workforce has been growing over time.
Historical employment trends for Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers.
Yearly Wage Ranking
$119,035 Average Wage
In 2023, Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers earned an average of $119,035.
Wage ranking compared to other occupations.
Wage Distribution
This chart shows the distribution of average salaries by income buckets for Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers.
Salary distribution for Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers.
Employment Growth Projections
3.4% Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR)
49,334 Projected Employment (5 years)
Projected growth: 18.4%
58,395 Projected Employment (10 years)
Projected growth: 40.1%
This occupation is projected to grow at 3.4% annually, indicating strong future demand.
Historical employment trends and future projections for Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers.
Industry
Information on the industries that employ Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers and on wages for those in the field.
Occupations by Industries
This graphic shows the share of Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers employed by various industries.
Industry distribution for Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers.
Wage Trends by Industry
5.2% Average Annual Wage Growth Rate
Historical wage growth trends by industry for Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers.
Geographic Distribution
Employment and wage information by geographic location for Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers.
Metropolitan employment on this page is from the California OEWS extract. Area names omit state codes; all listed metros are in California, so the state chart shows California totals (not a multi-state ranking).
Top States by Employment
Top States by Employment:
- CA: 9,580 employees, $116,433 avg wage
Top 10 states by employment for Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers.
Top Metropolitan Areas
Top Metropolitan Areas:
- Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario MSA: 1,820 employees, $115,112 avg wage
- Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale MD: 1,740 employees, $121,143 avg wage
- Anaheim-Santa Ana-Irvine MD: 1,100 employees, $118,667 avg wage
- Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom MSA: 920 employees, $111,220 avg wage
- San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad MSA: 920 employees, $114,280 avg wage
- Vallejo MSA: 690 employees, $106,496 avg wage
- Oakland-Fremont-Berkeley MD: 430 employees, $126,225 avg wage
- Bakersfield-Delano MSA: 360 employees, $120,925 avg wage
- San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara MSA: 300 employees, $137,223 avg wage
- San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles MSA: 290 employees, $120,165 avg wage
Top 10 metropolitan statistical areas by employment for Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers.
Diversity
Demographic information on Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers in the US.
Gender and Age
The workforce of Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers in 2023 was 123,680 people, with 62.0% women and 38.0% men.
Gender and age distribution for Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers.
Races
Racial and ethnic shares when present in the career dataset. If the chart area shows a notice instead, occupational race/ethnicity fields are not yet populated for this extract.
Race and ethnicity distribution for Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers.
Education & Skills
Data on higher education choices and required skills for Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers.
Majors
The most common majors achieved by Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers in 2023 were Electrical Technology, Technical Training, Engineering.
Common majors for Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers.
Education Levels
The main educational levels achieved by Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers workers.
Education level distribution for Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers.
Skills
Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers need many skills, but most especially Troubleshooting, Active Listening, Operation and Control, Monitoring, Operations Monitoring.
Required skills for Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers.
Knowledge & Abilities
Knowledge areas and abilities required for Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers.
Knowledge Areas
The most important knowledge areas for Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers include Building and Construction, English Language, Education and Training, Public Safety and Security, Transportation.
Knowledge areas required for Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers.
Abilities
Key abilities needed for Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers include Arm-Hand Steadiness, Problem Sensitivity, Near Vision, Multilimb Coordination, Control Precision.
Required abilities for Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers.
Work Activities
Common work activities performed by Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers.
Daily Activities
Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers spend their time on activities such as Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment, Performing General Physical Activities, Handling and Moving Objects, Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials, Controlling Machines and Processes.
Most important work activities for Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers.
About
Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers
The average yearly wage for Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers was $119,035 in 2023.
SOC Code
49-9051 - Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers
Insights and Analysis
High earnings profile: Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers reports an average salary of $119,035, placing it among stronger-paying occupations.
Labor market presence: The current workforce is approximately 123,680 workers, indicating sustained demand.
Forward outlook: Projected annual growth is 3.4%, which should inform long-term career planning.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS), and O*NET Online.
All wage figures represent annual averages and may vary by location, industry, and experience level.