Install and repair cables or wires used in electrical power or distribution systems. May erect poles and light or heavy duty transmission towers.
Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers earn a median $44.50/hr ($92,560/yr). Top-paying state: California at $56.33/hr. True labor cost with burden: ~$62.30/hr.
Source: BLS OEWS May 2024. Percentiles represent the wage below which a given percentage of workers fall.
| # | State | Median Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | $56.33 |
| 2 | Oregon | $54.88 |
| 3 | Alaska | $53.67 |
| 4 | New York | $52.22 |
| 5 | Connecticut | $51.55 |
| # | Metro Area | Median Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Francisco-Oakland-Berkeley, CA | $62.33 |
| 2 | Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA | $60.88 |
| 3 | New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA | $58.22 |
| 4 | Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $57.55 |
| 5 | Hartford-East Hartford-Middletown, CT | $55.67 |
The base wage of $44.50/hr becomes approximately $62.30/hr after applying a 1.4x burden rate (payroll taxes, insurance, benefits, overhead).