Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers pay in South Carolina
In South Carolina, the median pay for electrical power-line installers and repairers is $36.96 an hour ($76,870 a year). About 2,690 people work in this job there.
That is 19% lower than the U.S. median ($95,320). South Carolina ranks 45th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for electrical power-line installers and repairers in South Carolina
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $23.51 | $48,890 |
| 25% of workers | $28.94 | $60,200 |
| Half of workers (median) | $36.96 | $76,870 |
| 75% of workers | $45.88 | $95,430 |
| 90% of workers | $49.45 | $102,860 |
Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers pay in South Carolina metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Greenville-Anderson-Greer | $77,700 | 500 |
| Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Port Royal | $77,540 | 80 |
| Spartanburg | $76,660 | 150 |
| Charleston-North Charleston | $75,570 | 300 |
| Florence | $75,340 | 70 |
| Columbia | $74,190 | 360 |
South Carolina unemployment rate: 4.1% (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 South Carolina
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Electricians | $58,740 |
| Helpers--Electricians | $39,460 |
| Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers | $59,790 |
| Maintenance and Repair Workers, General | $47,880 |
| Industrial Machinery Mechanics | $62,330 |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers | $56,610 |
| Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers | $38,480 |
| Maintenance Workers, Machinery | $64,910 |
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