Salary Range & Percentiles
Pay distribution across experience levels
- 10th Percentile — Entry Level$51,470
- 25th Percentile — Junior$67,270
- 50th Percentile — Median$95,320
- 75th Percentile — Senior$109,740
- 90th Percentile — Top Earners$128,690
The top 10% of Electrical Power-Line Installers earn $128,690 or more per year. Entry-level professionals can expect to start around $51,470, with significant growth over the first 5 years.
Salary by State
Geographic salary comparison
| State | Avg Salary | vs National |
|---|---|---|
| California | $125,270 | +36.2% |
| Oregon | $123,490 | +34.3% |
| Washington | $122,100 | +32.8% |
| Hawaii | $118,110 | +28.4% |
| Idaho | $113,480 | +23.4% |
| New Jersey | $109,390 | +18.9% |
| Vermont | $108,630 | +18.1% |
| Massachusetts | $108,040 | +17.5% |
| New York | $108,030 | +17.5% |
| Illinois | $107,820 | +17.2% |
| Connecticut | $107,700 | +17.1% |
| District of Columbia | $104,050 | +13.1% |
| Michigan | $103,680 | +12.7% |
| Rhode Island | $103,110 | +12.1% |
| Montana | $103,000 | +12.0% |
| Pennsylvania | $101,970 | +10.9% |
| Minnesota | $101,860 | +10.8% |
| New Hampshire | $100,240 | +9.0% |
| North Dakota | $99,510 | +8.2% |
| Colorado | $97,770 | +6.3% |
| Maryland | $97,450 | +6.0% |
| Nevada | $96,380 | +4.8% |
| Wisconsin | $96,350 | +4.8% |
| South Dakota | $94,900 | +3.2% |
| Utah | $93,200 | +1.3% |
| Iowa | $92,740 | +0.8% |
| Alaska | $92,220 | +0.3% |
| Kansas | $92,150 | +0.2% |
| Delaware | $91,660 | -0.3% |
| Indiana | $91,190 | -0.8% |
| Missouri | $89,580 | -2.6% |
| Wyoming | $88,790 | -3.5% |
| Ohio | $88,330 | -4.0% |
| Nebraska | $87,800 | -4.5% |
| Maine | $86,320 | -6.1% |
| West Virginia | $85,000 | -7.6% |
| Florida | $84,900 | -7.7% |
| Arizona | $83,210 | -9.5% |
| Arkansas | $83,100 | -9.6% |
| Tennessee | $82,970 | -9.8% |
| Alabama | $82,460 | -10.3% |
| Georgia | $81,890 | -11.0% |
| Texas | $78,670 | -14.5% |
| Virginia | $78,430 | -14.7% |
| Oklahoma | $78,360 | -14.8% |
| Louisiana | $77,570 | -15.7% |
| North Carolina | $77,570 | -15.7% |
| Kentucky | $75,710 | -17.7% |
| South Carolina | $75,390 | -18.0% |
| New Mexico | $74,530 | -19.0% |
| Mississippi | $71,580 | -22.2% |
What Factors Affect Electrical Power-Line Installers Salary?
Key factors affecting compensation
Pay for Electrical Power-Line Installers is influenced by geographic location, years of experience, employer type, and educational background. Location alone is a large factor: California pays an average of $125,270, while Mississippi pays $71,580 — a gap of $53,690 per year.
The middle half of Electrical Power-Line Installers earn between $67,270 and $109,740 per year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $51,470, while the top 10% earn more than $128,690.
These figures are the wages employers report to BLS: base pay plus commissions, production bonuses and tips. They exclude overtime pay, shift differentials, year-end bonuses, benefits and self-employed workers, so total compensation can be higher than the numbers shown.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OES) · May 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this salary
What is the average salary for Electrical Power-Line Installers?
The average salary for Electrical Power-Line Installers in the United States is $91,970 per year, with a median of $95,320.
What is the starting salary for Electrical Power-Line Installers?
Entry-level Electrical Power-Line Installers typically earn between $51,470 and $67,270 per year depending on location and employer.
What state pays Electrical Power-Line Installers the most?
California pays Electrical Power-Line Installers the most at $125,270 per year on average, followed by Oregon ($123,490) and Washington ($122,100).
How much do Electrical Power-Line Installers make per hour?
Based on the average annual salary of $91,970, Electrical Power-Line Installers earn approximately $44.22 per hour (based on 2,080 working hours/year).
Is Electrical Power-Line Installers a good career in 2026?
BLS counts 131,070 Electrical Power-Line Installers jobs in the United States, with a mean annual wage of $91,970 and a median of $95,320 (OEWS May 2025). This site does not publish job-growth projections; the BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook covers the outlook for each occupation.
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