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Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers

Median Salary
85,420
Job Outlook
+8%
In-Demand

Overview

What are the responsibilities of this role?

Install or repair cables or wires used in electrical power or distribution systems. May erect poles and light or heavy duty transmission towers.

What sectors do they work in?

Private for profit

77%

State and local government

10%

Private not for profit

10%

Self-employed

2%

Federal Government

2%

What is the job outlook?

Employment of electrical power-line installers and repairers is projected to grow 8 percent from 2023 to 2033, faster than the average for all occupations. About 10,700 openings for electrical power-line installers and repairers are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.

Compensation

What is the typical salary range?

$50,310

10%

$85,420

Median

$125,590

90%

How does location impact how much salary?

Education

What level of education do professionals in this role have?

Education Level

  • High school

    50%

  • Less than high school

    18%

  • Post-secondary certificate

    18%

  • Some college

    9%

  • First professional degree

    2%

Which college majors best prepare you for this role?

  • Electrical and Power Transmission Installation/Installer, General
  • Electrical and Power Transmission Installers, Other
  • Lineworker

Skills and Interest

Which skill sets are the most valuable to possess?

Skills

  • Equipment Operation and Maintenance

    High

  • Verbal Skills

    Low

  • Leadership

    Low

  • Math and Science Skills

    Mid

  • Technology Design and Control

    Mid

  • Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

    Mid

What knowledge should you bring to the table?

  • Building and Construction
  • Mechanical
  • Design
  • Education and Training
  • Customer and Personal Service

What challenges will you likely face in the workplace?

Workplace

  • Exposure to Job Hazards

    High

  • Time Pressure

    High

  • Responsibility

    High

  • Decision Making

    High

  • Physical Activity

    High

  • Level Of Competition

    High

  • Repetitiveness

    Low

What personality traits help people thrive in this role?

Realistic

You love hands-on work and solving practical problems — like fixing things and building stuff.

Conventional

You like structure, staying organized, and working with systems to get things done efficiently.

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