Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers pay in Columbus

In Columbus (OH), the median pay for electrical power-line installers and repairers is $39.31 an hour ($81,760 a year). About 1,260 people work in this job there.

$39.31Median hourly pay

$61,860–$101,990Middle half of workers, yearly

1,260People in this job in Columbus (OH)

That is 14% lower than the U.S. median ($95,320). It is 12% lower than the Ohio median ($93,150).

Pay range for electrical power-line installers and repairers in Columbus (OH)

Earns more than	Hourly	Yearly
10% of workers	$24.43	$50,820
25% of workers	$29.74	$61,860
Half of workers (median)	$39.31	$81,760
75% of workers	$49.04	$101,990
90% of workers	$53.03	$110,300

Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers pay in Ohio metro areas

Metro area	Median yearly pay	People in this job
Canton-Massillon	$109,300	90
Akron	$96,340	240
Youngstown-Warren	$95,490	110
Cincinnati	$93,150	730
Cleveland	$91,120	440
Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek	$90,290	200
Toledo	$83,870	210
Columbus (this page)	$81,760	1,260

Ohio unemployment rate: 3.3% (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 Columbus (OH)

Job	Median yearly pay
Electricians	$64,700
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General	$52,800
Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers	$64,440
Industrial Machinery Mechanics	$70,410

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Source: 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.