49-9051

Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers

Role Overview

Install or repair cables or wires used in electrical power or distribution systems. May erect poles and light or heavy duty transmission towers. Excludes “Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay” (49-2095).

Recommended Majors

Electrical and Power Transmission Installation/Installer, General. Lineworker. Electrical and Power Transmission Installers, Other.

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Salary by State (top paying)

State	Median salary
Washington	$125,710
Oregon	$123,180
California	$122,520
Connecticut	$120,340
Nevada	$120,260
Idaho	$120,240
New York	$117,500
New Jersey	$116,280
New Hampshire	$115,430
Vermont	$108,160
Colorado	$108,040
Hawaii	$107,810
Rhode Island	$107,770
Montana	$107,540
Alaska	$107,330

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Median Annual Salary

$92,560

Projected Growth (10yr)

+6.6%

Avg. annual openings

10.7k

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