Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers Salary in Northwest Illinois

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northwest Illinois nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $101,670 +9.8% vs national
Median hourly $48.88
10th percentile $59,500
90th percentile $128,200
Employed locally 100
National median $92,560

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $59,500
    25th
    $74,970
    50th (median)
    $101,670
    75th
    $108,030
    90th
    $128,200

    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 Northwest Illinois

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$52,790
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$46,800
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$85,240
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$75,510
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics$64,840
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$57,980

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers in Northwest Illinois is $48.88, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $57.16 or more per hour.

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

    The median Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers salary in Northwest Illinois is 9.8% 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 Northwest Illinois?

    Entry-level Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers (10th percentile) earn around $59,500 per year in Northwest Illinois. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $74,970.