Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers Salary in Athens, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Athens-Clarke County, GA

Median annual salary $98,590 +6.5% vs national
Median hourly $47.40
10th percentile $49,650
90th percentile $115,270
Employed locally 40
National median $92,560

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,650
    25th
    $62,850
    50th (median)
    $98,590
    75th
    $100,600
    90th
    $115,270

    Athens economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,897 2023 • Census ACS
    Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers salary vs area income 157% Median Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers salary is 57% 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
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $120,260
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $117,500
    Northern Michigan nonmetropolitan area $114,430
    Michigan $103,310
    Upper Peninsula of Michigan nonmetropolitan area $102,130
    Southern Michigan nonmetropolitan area $101,910

    Related occupations in Athens, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $38,220
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $61,270
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $47,650
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $48,180
    Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers $28,860
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $50,940

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers in Athens, GA is $47.40, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $55.42 or more per hour.

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

    The median Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers salary in Athens, GA is 6.5% 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 Athens?

    Entry-level Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers (10th percentile) earn around $49,650 per year in Athens, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $62,850.