Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers pay in North Carolina
In North Carolina, the median pay for electrical power-line installers and repairers is $37.15 an hour ($77,270 a year). About 5,650 people work in this job there.
That is 19% lower than the U.S. median ($95,320). North Carolina ranks 43rd of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for electrical power-line installers and repairers in North Carolina
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $23.16 | $48,180 |
| 25% of workers | $29.08 | $60,490 |
| Half of workers (median) | $37.15 | $77,270 |
| 75% of workers | $48.23 | $100,310 |
| 90% of workers | $50.69 | $105,430 |
Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers pay in North Carolina metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Winston-Salem | $98,720 | 110 |
| Goldsboro | $85,900 | 40 |
| Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia | $81,740 | 1,130 |
| Asheville | $80,220 | 150 |
| Greensboro-High Point | $79,190 | 190 |
| Raleigh-Cary | $78,930 | 550 |
| Durham-Chapel Hill | $71,400 | 230 |
| Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton | $71,290 | 190 |
| Fayetteville | $65,140 | 270 |
| Wilmington | $63,630 | 230 |
| Rocky Mount | $62,860 | 70 |
| Greenville | $62,410 | 90 |
North Carolina unemployment rate: 3.5% (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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