Line Installers and Repairers

Occupation

$81,110

National Median Salary

$38.99

Median Hourly Wage

222,040

Total Employment

Salary Distribution

$46,420

$59,460

$81,110

$102,620

$117,990

10th percentile → 25th → Median → 75th → 90th percentile

Salary Trend (2014-2024)

+31.4%

10 Year Change

$61,740

2014 Median

$81,110

2024 Median

Best Paying Industries Industry Wage Growth Where This Career Pays Above Average

Note: State and industry pay breakdowns are available for more specific job titles. See detailed occupations below.

Top Paying Industries for Line Installers and Repairers

Industry	Annual Median	Employment
Natural Gas Distribution	$134,210	2,920
Nuclear Electric Power Generation	$112,760	330
Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance	$111,130	260
Fossil Fuel Electric Power Generation	$106,960	6,540
Utilities	$101,940	61,970

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Detailed Line Installers and Repairers Occupations

These specific job titles have more detailed state and industry salary data:

Occupation	Annual Median
Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers	$92,560
Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers	$70,500

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Natural Gas Distribution Nuclear Electric Power Generation Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance Fossil Fuel Electric Power Generation Utilities Federal Executive Branch (OEWS Designation) Facilities Support Services Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution Repair and Maintenance Automotive Repair and Maintenance Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) Local Government, excluding Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation)