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Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers Salary in California
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers make in California?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$129,040
Median Annual Salary
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+5.3% vs 2024
$125,270
Mean Salary
$129,040
Median Salary
$62.04
Hourly Rate
8,930 people work as Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers in California
Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers salary by percentile in California
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers in California earn a median salary of $129,040 per year ($10,753/month).
This is 30.9% above the national average of $98,606.
California ranks #4 out of 51 states for Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers pay.
Approximately 8,930 people work in this occupation across California.
Salaries increased by 5.3% compared to 2024.
About This Job: Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers
Install or repair cables or wires used in electrical power or distribution systems. May erect poles and light or heavy duty transmission towers.
Top Skills
Active Listening
3.38
Troubleshooting
3.38
Monitoring
3.25
Operations Monitoring
3.25
Operation and Control
3.25
Key Knowledge Areas
Building and Construction
3.58
English Language
3.4
Education and Training
3.33
Public Safety and Security
3.32
Transportation
3.31
Typical Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent
(50.3% of workers)
Salary Range: Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers in California
Salaries for Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers in California range from $77,350 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $167,090 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $98,680 and $156,380.
How much do Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers make in California?
The median annual salary for Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers in California is $129,040 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $125,270.
What is the salary range for a Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers in California?
Salaries for Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers in California range from $77,350 at the 10th percentile to $167,090 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $98,680 and $156,380.
What is the starting salary for a Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers in California?
Entry-level Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers positions in California typically start around $77,350 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $98,680 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers in California?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 8,930 people are employed as Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers in California.
What is the hourly rate for a Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers in California?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers in California is approximately $62.04 per hour.
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, 2025 estimates. The OEWS survey covers approximately 1.1 million establishments nationwide.
Annual salaries are calculated based on a standard 2,080-hour work year. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, education, employer, and local market conditions. Figures do not include benefits, bonuses, or overtime pay.
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