Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers Salary by State
Also called: Electrical Power-Line Installers
The national median pay for electrical power-line installers and repairers is $95,320 a year. By state, it ranges from $75,420 in Arizona to $134,340 in Hawaii.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
U.S. pay range
- Lowest 10%
- $51,470
- 25th percentile
- $67,270
- Median
- $95,320
- 75th percentile
- $109,740
- Top 10%
- $128,690
Annual pay, all U.S. workers in this job. About 131,070 jobs.
Median pay in 50 states and DC
| # | State | Median | vs. U.S. | Lowest 10% | Top 10% | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hawaii | $134,340 | +41% | $81,120 | $144,170 | 600 |
| 2 | Washington | $133,060 | +40% | $80,640 | $147,810 | 2,340 |
| 3 | Oregon | $131,090 | +38% | $77,330 | $153,860 | 1,640 |
| 4 | California | $129,040 | +35% | $77,350 | $167,090 | 8,930 |
| 5 | Connecticut | $126,850 | +33% | $46,960 | $135,730 | 940 |
| 6 | Idaho | $125,410 | +32% | $75,770 | $131,140 | 860 |
| 7 | New Jersey | $121,580 | +28% | $81,470 | $126,350 | 1,310 |
| 8 | New York | $121,280 | +27% | $58,740 | $141,160 | 5,840 |
| 9 | Montana | $110,320 | +16% | $73,220 | $125,010 | 680 |
| 10 | Massachusetts | $110,210 | +16% | $81,470 | $127,620 | 2,350 |
| 11 | Vermont | $108,520 | +14% | $89,450 | $125,680 | 270 |
| 12 | Illinois | $108,120 | +13% | $72,820 | $129,230 | 3,090 |
| 13 | Michigan | $106,890 | +12% | $65,480 | $131,570 | 2,800 |
| 14 | Pennsylvania | $106,230 | +11% | $64,550 | $122,510 | 4,150 |
| 15 | Maryland | $106,090 | +11% | $62,160 | $124,750 | 1,830 |
| 16 | North Dakota | $105,870 | +11% | $61,020 | $121,990 | 740 |
| 17 | Wisconsin | $105,820 | +11% | $58,330 | $119,850 | 2,520 |
| 18 | Rhode Island | $104,620 | +10% | $72,710 | $125,200 | 120 |
| 19 | Minnesota | $104,180 | +9% | $78,390 | $122,110 | 2,190 |
| 20 | Colorado | $103,980 | +9% | $59,170 | $131,360 | 2,370 |
| 21 | New Hampshire | $102,170 | +7% | $67,030 | $126,870 | 560 |
| 22 | Indiana | $102,040 | +7% | $53,290 | $116,720 | 2,540 |
| 23 | Kansas | $101,620 | +7% | $50,510 | $122,970 | 1,610 |
| 24 | District of Columbia | $101,240 | +6% | $67,750 | $132,900 | 150 |
| 25 | Utah | $101,220 | +6% | $49,380 | $124,180 | 1,030 |
| 26 | Iowa | $100,200 | +5% | $65,310 | $109,980 | 1,390 |
| 27 | South Dakota | $97,310 | +2% | $63,840 | $118,530 | 740 |
| 28 | Delaware | $97,180 | +2% | $48,570 | $119,790 | 330 |
| 29 | Nevada | $96,560 | +1% | $65,000 | $134,930 | 920 |
| 30 | Missouri | $96,360 | +1% | $59,900 | $115,740 | 3,440 |
| 31 | Wyoming | $93,860 | −2% | $49,820 | $119,810 | 670 |
| 32 | Ohio | $93,150 | −2% | $58,840 | $111,760 | 4,260 |
| 33 | Alaska | $92,470 | −3% | $52,040 | $139,750 | 490 |
| 34 | Nebraska | $92,150 | −3% | $52,930 | $118,040 | 1,490 |
| 35 | Alabama | $92,030 | −3% | $44,150 | $105,400 | 2,730 |
| 36 | Florida | $86,870 | −9% | $50,690 | $109,300 | 6,420 |
| 37 | West Virginia | $83,810 | −12% | $47,760 | $115,350 | 1,260 |
| 38 | Tennessee | $83,660 | −12% | $58,240 | $105,000 | 3,900 |
| 39 | Maine | $83,090 | −13% | $52,190 | $121,950 | 1,160 |
| 40 | Arkansas | $81,450 | −15% | $51,150 | $115,120 | 1,510 |
| 41 | Georgia | $80,080 | −16% | $50,440 | $116,900 | 4,960 |
| 42 | Texas | $78,940 | −17% | $46,760 | $107,550 | 17,280 |
| 43 | North Carolina | $77,270 | −19% | $48,180 | $105,430 | 5,650 |
| 44 | Kentucky | $77,020 | −19% | $47,770 | $102,400 | 2,930 |
| 45 | South Carolina | $76,870 | −19% | $48,890 | $102,860 | 2,690 |
| 46 | Virginia | $76,590 | −20% | $49,520 | $106,860 | 2,920 |
| 47 | New Mexico | $76,470 | −20% | $46,640 | $105,590 | 1,020 |
| 48 | Louisiana | $76,410 | −20% | $46,200 | $117,990 | 2,520 |
| 49 | Oklahoma | $76,010 | −20% | $48,630 | $117,020 | 3,290 |
| 50 | Mississippi | $75,890 | −20% | $45,620 | $98,200 | 2,290 |
| 51 | Arizona | $75,420 | −21% | $48,760 | $124,300 | 3,360 |
BLS OEWS May 2025 state estimates. States without published data are not listed. “Not published”: BLS withheld the value or it is above the highest amount BLS publishes. Pay is not adjusted for living costs.
Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers salary questions
Which state pays electrical power-line installers and repairers the most?
Hawaii, with a median of $134,340 a year (+41% vs. the national median of $95,320). BLS May 2025.
Which state pays electrical power-line installers and repairers the least?
Arizona, with a median of $75,420 a year (−21% vs. national).
Where do most electrical power-line installers and repairers work?
Texas has the most jobs, about 17,280, with a median of $78,940.
Does a higher salary mean more money left over?
Not always. These are pay figures only. Living costs, taxes and housing differ a lot between states, and this page does not adjust for them.