Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers pay in Kentucky
In Kentucky, the median pay for electrical power-line installers and repairers is $37.03 an hour ($77,020 a year). About 2,930 people work in this job there.
That is 19% lower than the U.S. median ($95,320). Kentucky ranks 44th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for electrical power-line installers and repairers in Kentucky
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $22.97 | $47,770 |
| 25% of workers | $28.45 | $59,170 |
| Half of workers (median) | $37.03 | $77,020 |
| 75% of workers | $45.68 | $95,020 |
| 90% of workers | $49.23 | $102,400 |
Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers pay in Kentucky metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Paducah | $78,510 | 70 |
| Lexington-Fayette | $77,700 | 600 |
| Louisville/Jefferson County | $77,020 | 650 |
| Bowling Green | $60,420 | 80 |
Kentucky unemployment rate: 4.7% (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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|---|---|
| Electricians | $59,720 |
| Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers | $64,010 |
| Helpers--Electricians | $42,790 |
| Maintenance and Repair Workers, General | $46,810 |
| Industrial Machinery Mechanics | $64,560 |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers | $58,620 |
| Maintenance Workers, Machinery | $76,710 |
| Millwrights | $70,610 |
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