Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers Salary in Texas (2026)

Official state-level BLS pay data for Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers in Texas, plus how it compares with the rest of the country.

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Texas Median
$78,940
per year
Hourly Rate
$37.95
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-17% vs US median
US median $95,320
State Rank
#42 of 51
17,280 employed here

How much do Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers make in Texas?

Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers in Texas take home a median of $78,940 annually — roughly $37.95 an hour — which runs 17% below the national median of $95,320.

Within Texas, entry-level pay starts around $46,760 while the top 10% make $107,550 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $60,150 and $99,110 a year.

Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers salary range in Texas

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$46,760$22.48
25th percentile (early career)$60,150$28.92
50th percentile (median)$78,940$37.95
75th percentile (experienced)$99,110$47.65
90th percentile (top earners)$107,550$51.71

How Texas compares

Texas ranks 42nd out of 51 states and territories for Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers pay. The top 5 best-paying states:

RankStateMedian salary
1Hawaii$134,340
2Washington$133,060
3Oregon$131,090
4California$129,040
5Connecticut$126,850

Working as Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers in Texas

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 Texas pay ($78,940) 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 Texas?
The median Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers salary in Texas is $78,940 per year, or about $37.95 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $46,760 at the entry level to $107,550 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Texas pay compare to the national average?
Texas pays Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers about 17% less than the national median of $95,320. Texas ranks 42nd out of 51 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Texas a good state for Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $78,940 a year. About 17,280 Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers are employed in Texas. A lower cost of living can offset the smaller paycheck, so compare take-home value, not just salary.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Texas?
The highest-paying occupations in Texas include Cardiologist ($410,150), Neurologist ($360,640), Physician, Pathologists ($345,830), 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.