Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers Salary in Albany, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY

Median annual salary $104,330 +12.7% vs national
Median hourly $50.16
10th percentile $52,170
90th percentile $129,920
Employed locally 360
National median $92,560

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $52,170
    25th
    $61,110
    50th (median)
    $104,330
    75th
    $125,230
    90th
    $129,920

    Albany economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,072 2023 • Census ACS
    Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers salary vs area income 121% Median Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers salary is 21% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Bellingham, WA $153,590
    Redding, CA $138,230
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $136,850
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $134,980
    Connecticut nonmetropolitan area $134,330
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $133,510

    Nearby metros — Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $133,510
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $131,640
    Binghamton, NY $123,580
    Glens Falls, NY $121,740
    Syracuse, NY $120,630
    Albany, OR $119,880

    Related occupations in Albany, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$48,620
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$53,250
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$80,340
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$62,480
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics$70,310
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$63,140

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers make per hour in Albany?

    The median hourly wage for Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers in Albany, NY is $50.16, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $63.24 or more per hour.

    Is Albany above or below average for Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers salaries?

    The median Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers salary in Albany, NY is 12.7% above the national median of $92,560. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers in Albany?

    Entry-level Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers (10th percentile) earn around $52,170 per year in Albany, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $61,110.