Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers pay in New York
In New York, the median pay for electrical power-line installers and repairers is $58.31 an hour ($121,280 a year). About 5,840 people work in this job there.
That is 27% higher than the U.S. median ($95,320). New York ranks 8th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for electrical power-line installers and repairers in New York
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $28.24 | $58,740 |
| 25% of workers | $39.69 | $82,560 |
| Half of workers (median) | $58.31 | $121,280 |
| 75% of workers | $64.58 | $134,320 |
| 90% of workers | $67.87 | $141,160 |
Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers pay in New York metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh | $135,400 | 240 |
| Albany-Schenectady-Troy | $127,580 | 460 |
| Binghamton | $127,170 | 100 |
| Syracuse | $124,970 | 250 |
| Utica-Rome | $123,700 | 120 |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City | $122,480 | 3,850 |
| Buffalo-Cheektowaga | $109,350 | 270 |
| Rochester | $105,110 | 310 |
| Watertown-Fort Drum | $104,410 | 50 |
New York unemployment rate: 4.3% (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)
Related jobs in New York
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Electricians | $78,750 |
| Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers | $100,960 |
| Helpers--Electricians | $47,210 |
| Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay | $98,310 |
| Signal and Track Switch Repairers | $94,530 |
| Riggers | $105,600 |
| Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment | $87,360 |
| Maintenance and Repair Workers, General | $57,790 |
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Post a job freeFind jobsCheck pay for any jobSource: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.