California Median
$129,040
per year
Hourly Rate
$62.04
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
+35% vs US median
US median $95,320
State Rank
#4 of 51
8,930 employed here
How much do Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers make in California?
Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers in California take home a median of $129,040 annually — roughly $62.04 an hour — which runs 35% above the national median of $95,320.
Within California, entry-level pay starts around $77,350 while the top 10% make $167,090 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $98,680 and $156,380 a year.
Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers salary range in California
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $77,350 | $37.19 |
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| 25th percentile (early career) | $98,680 | $47.44 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $129,040 | $62.04 |
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| 75th percentile (experienced) | $156,380 | $75.18 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $167,090 | $80.33 |
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How California compares
California ranks 4th out of 51 states and territories for Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers pay. The top 5 best-paying states:
Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers salary in other states
Hawaii $134,340Washington $133,060Oregon $131,090Connecticut $126,850Idaho $125,410New Jersey $121,580New York $121,280Montana $110,320Massachusetts $110,210Vermont $108,520Illinois $108,120Michigan $106,890Pennsylvania $106,230Maryland $106,090North Dakota $105,870Wisconsin $105,820Rhode Island $104,620Minnesota $104,180Colorado $103,980New Hampshire $102,170Indiana $102,040Kansas $101,620District of Columbia $101,240Utah $101,220Iowa $100,200South Dakota $97,310Delaware $97,180Nevada $96,560Missouri $96,360Wyoming $93,860Ohio $93,150Alaska $92,470Nebraska $92,150Alabama $92,030Florida $86,870West Virginia $83,810Tennessee $83,660Maine $83,090Arkansas $81,450Georgia $80,080Texas $78,940North Carolina $77,270Kentucky $77,020South Carolina $76,870Virginia $76,590New Mexico $76,470Louisiana $76,410Oklahoma $76,010Mississippi $75,890Arizona $75,420
Working as Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers in California
Nationally, about 131,000 people work as Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers in the United States. A high school diploma is typically enough, with most skills learned on the job.
Considering a move? Compare California pay ($129,040) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.
Frequently asked questions
How much do Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers make in California?
The median Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers salary in California is $129,040 per year, or about $62.04 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $77,350 at the entry level to $167,090 for the top 10% of earners.
How does California pay compare to the national average?
California pays Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers about 35% more than the national median of $95,320. California ranks 4th out of 51 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is California a good state for Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers?
Yes on pay — California pays above the national median for this occupation, at $129,040 a year. About 8,930 Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers are employed in California. Weigh that against local housing and living costs before moving.
What are the highest-paying jobs in California?
The highest-paying occupations in California include Ophthalmologist, Except Pediatric ($400,150), Neurologist ($357,080), Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers ($353,900), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.
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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.