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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA

Median annual salary $131,640 +42.2% vs national
Median hourly $63.29
10th percentile $81,440
90th percentile $185,940
Employed locally 300
National median $92,560

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $81,440
    25th
    $98,060
    50th (median)
    $131,640
    75th
    $172,320
    90th
    $185,940

    San Jose economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $157,444 2023 • Census ACS
    Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers salary vs area income 84% Median Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers salary is 16% 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
    Redding, CA $138,230
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $136,850
    Stockton-Lodi, CA $132,240
    El Centro, CA $131,420
    Fresno, CA $130,740
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $128,470

    Related occupations in San Jose, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $63,300
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $77,260
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $104,020
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $83,980
    Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other $59,850
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $81,180

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers in San Jose, CA is $63.29, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $94.56 or more per hour.

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

    The median Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers salary in San Jose, CA is 42.2% 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 Jose?

    Entry-level Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers (10th percentile) earn around $81,440 per year in San Jose, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $98,060.