Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers Salary in East Tennessee

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • East Tennessee nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $85,680 -7.4% vs national
Median hourly $41.19
10th percentile $51,080
90th percentile $100,350
Employed locally 150
National median $92,560

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $51,080
    25th
    $68,760
    50th (median)
    $85,680
    75th
    $98,980
    90th
    $100,350

    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

    Related occupations in East Tennessee

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$42,880
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$46,750
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics$60,200
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$69,320
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$46,400
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$50,710

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers in East Tennessee is $41.19, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $49.51 or more per hour.

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

    The median Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers salary in East Tennessee is 7.4% 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 East Tennessee?

    Entry-level Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers (10th percentile) earn around $51,080 per year in East Tennessee. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $68,760.