Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers Salary in Austin, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX

Median annual salary $81,240 -12.2% vs national
Median hourly $39.06
10th percentile $48,680
90th percentile $107,160
Employed locally 1,010
National median $92,560

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,680
    25th
    $63,210
    50th (median)
    $81,240
    75th
    $97,560
    90th
    $107,160

    Austin economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $97,638 2023 • Census ACS
    Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers salary vs area income 83% Median Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers salary is 17% below 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
    Waco, TX $80,630
    Longview, TX $80,610
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $80,480
    Amarillo, TX $77,940
    Killeen-Temple, TX $77,890
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $77,860

    Related occupations in Austin, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$47,170
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$74,130
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$50,380
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$58,860
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics$64,980
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$60,760

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers in Austin, TX is $39.06, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $51.30 or more per hour.

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

    The median Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers salary in Austin, TX is 12.2% below 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 Austin?

    Entry-level Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers (10th percentile) earn around $48,680 per year in Austin, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $63,210.