Career Profile Electrical Power-Line Installers & Repairers Education HS diploma or less This is the typical education required for an entry-level position. Earnings $65,800 This is the typical median salary earned for an entry-level position. Line installers and repairers install or repair electrical power systems and telecommunications cables, including fiber optics. General Information 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). Training Funds Available This is a Rural Capital Area Target Occupation.Training and education opportunities are available with eligible providers throughout the state. Please contact us for more details. Watch a brief video about this occupation. Watch Video Electrical Power-Line Installers & Repairers Occupational Outlook For the Rural Capital Area 71 Job Opportunities Over the next five years, an average of 71 openings per year are projected for Electrical Power-Line Installers & Repairers. +6.8% Employment Change Employment for Electrical Power-Line Installers & Repairers is forecasted to increase slower than the regional average by 6.8% between 2023 and 2028. $31.64 Earnings Potential An average worker in this occupation is paid $31.64/hour. Entry level workers are paid $22.95, while experienced workers are paid $37.49. The median wage is above average regional wages across occupations. Local Employment Opportunities There are 691 Electrical Power-Line Installers & Repairers in the RCA region. By 2028 this number could reach 739. Top Employing Industries, Locally The top industries employing Electrical Power-Line Installers & Repairers are Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution, Utility System Construction, and Building Equipment Contractors. Knowledge Areas The top most significant knowledge categories for Electrical Power-Line Installers & Repairers include Building and Construction, English Language, and Education and Training. Educational Attainment Patterns The most common level of education for Electrical Power-Line Installers & Repairers is HS diploma or less. 3% of people employed in these roles have some form of college degree. Sources: BLS JobsEQ® ONET
