Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers Salary in El Paso, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • El Paso, TX

Median annual salary $77,720 -16% vs national
Median hourly $37.37
10th percentile $47,650
90th percentile $109,370
Employed locally 130
National median $92,560

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,650
    25th
    $56,480
    50th (median)
    $77,720
    75th
    $109,200
    90th
    $109,370

    El Paso economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,800 2023 • Census ACS
    Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers salary vs area income 132% Median Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers salary is 32% 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
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $81,240
    Waco, TX $80,630
    Longview, TX $80,610
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $80,480
    Amarillo, TX $77,940
    Killeen-Temple, TX $77,890

    Related occupations in El Paso, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$36,980
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$43,660
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$63,240
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$46,780
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics$50,870
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$46,210

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers in El Paso, TX is $37.37, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $54.00 or more per hour.

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

    The median Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers salary in El Paso, TX is 16% 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 El Paso?

    Entry-level Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers (10th percentile) earn around $47,650 per year in El Paso, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $56,480.