Electrical power-line installers and repairers
Salary, job outlook, AI risk & career information
Median Salary
$92,560
~$45/hr · ~$7,713/mo
US Jobs
127K
Much faster than average
AI & Automation Risk
2/10
Safe
AI & Automation Risk
Safe 2/10
The core work is highly physical, involving climbing towers, operating heavy machinery, and manual repair in unpredictable outdoor environments. While AI can assist with remote monitoring and diagnostic data analysis, it cannot perform the high-risk physical labor required to install or repair high-voltage infrastructure.
Salary by City — What You Actually Take Home
Real purchasing power = salary adjusted for cost of living. Higher = more money in your pocket.
| City | Local Salary | Cost of Living | Real Purchasing Power |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bellingham, WABEST VALUE | $153,590 | Above avg (104.0) | $147,666 |
| Grand Forks, ND-MN | $117,810 | Below avg (85.9) | $137,133 |
| Redding, CA | $138,230 | Above avg (103.0) | $134,203 |
| Binghamton, NY | $123,580 | Below avg (92.1) | $134,195 |
| El Centro, CA | $131,420 | Average (100.2) | $131,222 |
| Boise City, ID | $123,530 | Below avg (94.2) | $131,075 |
| Glens Falls, NY | $121,740 | Below avg (94.1) | $129,438 |
| Fairbanks-College, AK | $129,820 | Average (101.2) | $128,282 |
| Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA | $134,980 | Above avg (106.4) | $126,909 |
| Reno, NV | $123,680 | Average (98.0) | $126,172 |
| Syracuse, NY | $120,630 | Below avg (95.7) | $126,028 |
| Fresno, CA | $130,740 | Above avg (104.0) | $125,707 |
| Ann Arbor, MI | $122,960 | Average (98.2) | $125,278 |
| Yakima, WA | $122,160 | Average (97.9) | $124,778 |
| Kennewick-Richland, WA | $123,000 | Average (98.9) | $124,387 |
Cost of Living Index: 100 = US national average. Below 100 = cheaper. Above 100 = more expensive.
Education & Requirements
Education Required
High school diploma or equivalent
10-Year Growth
+7% (Much faster than average)
Hourly Rate
~$45/hr
Monthly Income
~$7,713/mo
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