Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers pay in California
In California, the median pay for electrical power-line installers and repairers is $62.04 an hour ($129,040 a year). About 8,930 people work in this job there.
That is 35% higher than the U.S. median ($95,320). California ranks 4th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for electrical power-line installers and repairers in California
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $37.19 | $77,350 |
| 25% of workers | $47.44 | $98,680 |
| Half of workers (median) | $62.04 | $129,040 |
| 75% of workers | $75.18 | $156,380 |
| 90% of workers | $80.33 | $167,090 |
Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers pay in California metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara | $157,620 | 300 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont | $137,180 | 770 |
| El Centro | $134,950 | 40 |
| Fresno | $134,150 | 230 |
| Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura | $131,050 | 200 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim | $130,440 | 2,140 |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario | $128,750 | 1,580 |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom | $127,160 | 650 |
| Bakersfield-Delano | $126,670 | 280 |
| San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles | $123,650 | 170 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad | $120,870 | 740 |
| Vallejo | $112,990 | 360 |
California unemployment rate: 5.1% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for electrical power-line installers and repairers
- Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 6 months to 1 year (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Long-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: +10.3% over ten years, much faster than average · about 10,900 openings a year (BLS)
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