Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay Salary: $100,940 Median Pay (2026 stats)
Executive Summary
About 23,040 electrical and electronics repairers, powerhouse, substation, and relay work nationally, and $100,940 is the BLS national median annual wage. Employment in the series shown rose about 10% from the first to the last year; projections imply about 7.1% annual growth.
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay: what the data shows
Common questions about electrical and electronics repairers, powerhouse, substation, and relay careers, answered from BLS OEWS and O*NET in this repository.
What is a electrical and electronics repairers, powerhouse, substation, and relay?
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay is tracked by the Bureau of Labor Statistics under SOC 49-2095.
U.S. employment in our OEWS extract is about 23,040 workers.
What does a electrical and electronics repairers, powerhouse, substation, and relay do?
O*NET work activities rated highest for this occupation include Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment, Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events, Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials, Making Decisions and Solving Problems, Getting Information, Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings, and related tasks. See Work Activities for the full list.
How much does a electrical and electronics repairers, powerhouse, substation, and relay make?
BLS national median annual wage: $100,940 (May 2024 in our extract).
Mean annual wage in our occupational extract: $118,943 — higher than the median, which often reflects top earners in the distribution.
Wage percentiles below are from the California OEWS extract (not national unless noted).
| Wage percentile | Annual wage |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $71,702 |
| 25th percentile | $101,238 |
| Median (50th) | $121,028 |
| 75th percentile | $145,212 |
| 90th percentile | $163,379 |
What skills do you need?
O*NET ratings for this occupation emphasize skills such as Critical Thinking, Equipment Maintenance, Repairing, Troubleshooting, Reading Comprehension, Quality Control Analysis, and knowledge areas including Mechanical, Mathematics, Engineering and Technology, Public Safety and Security. See Education & Skills for detail.
Is electrical and electronics repairers, powerhouse, substation, and relay in demand?
Historical employment trend in our series implies about 7.1% annual growth (compound rate in the extract).
Five-year projected employment change: 40.8%.
Ten-year projected employment change: 98.4%.
Current U.S. headcount: 23,040.
We report federal series only—compare wages, growth, and openings against your target market.
Where do electrical and electronics repairers, powerhouse, substation, and relays work?
Top industries by employment share in our OEWS industry extract:
| Industry | Employment | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Cross-industry | 23,040 | 18.4% |
| Cross-industry, Private Ownership only | 19,440 | 15.5% |
| Utilities | 15,140 | 12.1% |
| Utilities | 15,140 | 12.1% |
| Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution | 14,560 | 11.6% |
| Federal, State, and Local Government, including State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) | 3,600 | 2.9% |
See Industry for charts.
What degrees lead to this career?
Common majors for Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay 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 Power-Line Installers and Repairers | 123,680 | $92,560 |
| Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians | 136,390 | $78,680 |
| Computer Hardware Engineers | 75,710 | $155,020 |
Employment
Employment and salary information for the Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay workforce.
Employment Over Time
23,040 U.S. workforce (OEWS)
California employment for Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay grew from 2,400 in 2009 to 7,180 in 2025 (199.2%).
Historical employment for Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay from the California OEWS series, 2009–2025. The U.S. workforce figure is national and is not the endpoint of this line.
Yearly Wage Ranking
$100,940 Median pay (BLS national)
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay earn $100,940 as the BLS national median annual wage.
Wage ranking compared to other occupations.
Wage Distribution
This chart shows the distribution of average salaries by income buckets for Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay.
Salary distribution for Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay.
Employment Growth Projections
7.1% Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR)
10,112 Projected Employment (5 years)
Projected growth: 40.8%
14,241 Projected Employment (10 years)
Projected growth: 98.4%
This occupation is projected to grow at 7.1% annually, indicating strong future demand.
Historical employment trends and future projections for Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay.
Industry
Information on the industries that employ Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay and on wages for those in the field.
Occupations by Industries
This graphic shows the share of Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay employed by various industries.
Industry distribution for Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay.
Wage Trends by Industry
-17.1% Average Annual Wage Growth Rate
Historical wage growth trends by industry for Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay.
Geographic Distribution
Employment and wage information by geographic location for Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay.
State employment and wages are from the U.S. BLS OEWS May 2024 state extract. Metropolitan areas use the national MSA file when available.
Top States by Employment
Top States by Employment:
- NY: 2,930 employees, $103,300 avg wage
- TX: 2,450 employees, $91,380 avg wage
- CA: 1,880 employees, $115,820 avg wage
- PA: 1,280 employees, $89,620 avg wage
- OH: 1,210 employees, $92,250 avg wage
- NC: 1,130 employees, $87,120 avg wage
- FL: 930 employees, $86,520 avg wage
- MI: 890 employees, $100,270 avg wage
- VA: 870 employees, $86,690 avg wage
- IL: 800 employees, $108,800 avg wage
Top 10 states by employment for Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay.
Top Metropolitan Areas
Top Metropolitan Areas:
- New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ: 2,920 employees, $102,570 avg wage
- Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX: 640 employees, $95,310 avg wage
- Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA: 590 employees, $110,980 avg wage
- Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN: 410 employees, $114,520 avg wage
- Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX: 390 employees, $89,240 avg wage
- Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD: 370 employees, $97,520 avg wage
- Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX: 330 employees, $94,000 avg wage
- Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA: 280 employees, $122,020 avg wage
- Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA: 270 employees, $121,450 avg wage
- Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI: 260 employees, $104,610 avg wage
Top 10 metropolitan statistical areas by employment for Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay.
Diversity
Demographic information on Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay in the US.
Gender and Age
The U.S. workforce for Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay is about 23,040 people in our OEWS extract.
Gender and age distribution for Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay.
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 and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay.
Education & Skills
Data on higher education choices and required skills for Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay.
Majors
The most common majors achieved by Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay in 2023 were Electrical Technology, Technical Training, Engineering.
Common majors for Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay.
Education Levels
The main educational levels achieved by Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay workers.
Education level distribution for Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay.
Skills
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay need many skills, but most especially Critical Thinking, Equipment Maintenance, Repairing, Troubleshooting, Reading Comprehension.
Required skills for Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay.
Knowledge & Abilities
Knowledge areas and abilities required for Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay.
Knowledge Areas
The most important knowledge areas for Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay include Mechanical, Mathematics, Engineering and Technology, Public Safety and Security, English Language.
Knowledge areas required for Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay.
Abilities
Key abilities needed for Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay include Near Vision, Arm-Hand Steadiness, Problem Sensitivity, Oral Comprehension, Written Comprehension.
Required abilities for Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay.
Work Activities
Common work activities performed by Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay.
Daily Activities
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay spend their time on activities such as Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment, Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events, Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials, Making Decisions and Solving Problems, Getting Information.
Most important work activities for Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay.
About
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay earn $100,940 as the BLS national median annual wage.
SOC Code
49-2095 - Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay
Insights and Analysis
High earnings profile: Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay reports an average salary of $118,943, placing it among stronger-paying occupations.
Labor market presence: The current workforce is approximately 23,040 workers, indicating sustained demand.
Forward outlook: Projected annual growth is 7.1%, 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.