Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers pay in New York-Newark-Jersey City
In New York-Newark-Jersey City (NY), the median pay for electrical power-line installers and repairers is $58.89 an hour ($122,480 a year). About 3,850 people work in this job there.
That is 28% higher than the U.S. median ($95,320). It is about the same as the New York median ($121,280).
Pay range for electrical power-line installers and repairers in New York-Newark-Jersey City (NY)
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $28.14 | $58,540 |
| 25% of workers | $40.79 | $84,850 |
| Half of workers (median) | $58.89 | $122,480 |
| 75% of workers | $66.03 | $137,340 |
| 90% of workers | $71.51 | $148,740 |
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 (this page) | $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)
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