Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers pay in Texas
In Texas, the median pay for electrical power-line installers and repairers is $37.95 an hour ($78,940 a year). About 17,280 people work in this job there.
That is 17% lower than the U.S. median ($95,320). Texas ranks 42nd of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for electrical power-line installers and repairers in Texas
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $22.48 | $46,760 |
| 25% of workers | $28.92 | $60,150 |
| Half of workers (median) | $37.95 | $78,940 |
| 75% of workers | $47.65 | $99,110 |
| 90% of workers | $51.71 | $107,550 |
Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers pay in Texas metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands | $82,710 | 4,380 |
| Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos | $82,120 | 1,270 |
| College Station-Bryan | $81,390 | 100 |
| Waco | $80,610 | 110 |
| Beaumont-Port Arthur | $80,500 | 320 |
| Longview | $80,490 | 160 |
| El Paso | $79,760 | 140 |
| Abilene | $79,600 | 80 |
| Lubbock | $78,320 | 190 |
| San Antonio-New Braunfels | $78,030 | 1,310 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington | $77,910 | 3,930 |
| Corpus Christi | $77,770 | 250 |
| Midland | $77,390 | 290 |
| Killeen-Temple | $76,150 | 90 |
| McAllen-Edinburg-Mission | $74,700 | 180 |
| Victoria | $73,860 | 90 |
| Sherman-Denison | $73,580 | 280 |
| Wichita Falls | $69,420 | 40 |
| Odessa | $67,260 | 200 |
Texas unemployment rate: 4.4% (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 Texas
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Electricians | $58,570 |
| Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers | $75,740 |
| Helpers--Electricians | $44,360 |
| Riggers | $51,980 |
| Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay | $102,470 |
| Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers | $60,290 |
| Power Distributors and Dispatchers | $102,890 |
| Signal and Track Switch Repairers | $85,020 |
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