Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers Salary in San Diego, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA

Median annual salary $106,720 +15.3% vs national
Median hourly $51.31
10th percentile $56,550
90th percentile $154,940
Employed locally 920
National median $92,560

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $56,550
    25th
    $77,400
    50th (median)
    $106,720
    75th
    $151,660
    90th
    $154,940

    San Diego economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,285 2023 • Census ACS
    Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers salary vs area income 104% Median Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers salary is 4% 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
    Redding, CA $138,230
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $136,850
    Stockton-Lodi, CA $132,240
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $131,640
    El Centro, CA $131,420
    Fresno, CA $130,740

    Related occupations in San Diego, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $51,640
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $61,040
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $82,270
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $72,180
    Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other $50,080
    Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians $85,110

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers in San Diego, CA is $51.31, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $76.38 or more per hour.

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

    The median Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers salary in San Diego, CA is 15.3% 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 San Diego?

    Entry-level Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers (10th percentile) earn around $56,550 per year in San Diego, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $77,400.