How much does an electric powerline worker make in the United States?
This is the median gross salary: half earn more and half earn less. That is $7,557 a month.
- Approx. take-home per month
- $6,029
- Compared with the median pay in the United States
- 1.7 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where the United States ranks among 144 countries
Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $200,000 a year.
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. Iceland estimate | $101,600 |
| 2. Belgium estimate | $99,270 |
| 3. Australia | $97,990 |
| 4. Switzerland estimate | $92,900 |
| 5. United States | $90,680 |
| 6. Denmark estimate | $73,550 |
| 144. Kenya estimate | $179 |
Similar jobs
Craft and related trades workers
- Electrician$62,990
- Car electrician$69,650
- Avionics mechanic$73,020
- Fire alarm technician$67,250
By state
Median gross salary a year.
| Washington | $99,730 |
| California | $98,870 |
| Connecticut | $98,350 |
| Alaska | $97,250 |
| New York | $96,520 |
| Oregon | $95,230 |
| Massachusetts | $95,160 |
| New Jersey | $95,010 |
| North Dakota | $94,850 |
| Hawaii | $94,600 |
See all 51 states
| Vermont | $90,690 |
| Minnesota | $90,460 |
| New Hampshire | $89,650 |
| Wyoming | $89,050 |
| Montana | $87,270 |
| Wisconsin | $87,020 |
| Illinois | $86,890 |
| Colorado | $86,340 |
| Maryland | $85,970 |
| South Dakota | $85,710 |
| District of Columbia | $85,350 |
| Delaware | $85,320 |
| Idaho | $84,290 |
| Pennsylvania | $83,970 |
| Indiana | $83,260 |
| Kansas | $82,850 |
| Nevada | $82,270 |
| Iowa | $82,220 |
| Michigan | $82,200 |
| Missouri | $81,900 |
| Utah | $81,800 |
| Nebraska | $81,340 |
| Ohio | $81,330 |
| Rhode Island | $80,800 |
| Maine | $80,430 |
| Virginia | $80,150 |
| Alabama | $77,740 |
| Georgia | $77,550 |
| Tennessee | $77,440 |
| Florida | $77,380 |
| New Mexico | $77,320 |
| Texas | $77,170 |
| North Carolina | $76,900 |
| Kentucky | $76,820 |
| Oklahoma | $76,790 |
| Arizona | $76,080 |
| Louisiana | $75,720 |
| South Carolina | $75,490 |
| West Virginia | $74,300 |
| Arkansas | $73,120 |
| Mississippi | $72,140 |
Jobs in this group in the United States
Official name of each one and its median salary a year.
| First-Line Supervisors of Mechanic | $79,860 |
| Electrical Power-Line Installer and Repairer | $95,320 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an electric powerline worker make a month in the United States?
The median gross salary is $7,557 a month, $90,680 a year.
How much does an electric powerline worker make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around $50,910 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than $128,100.
Which country pays an electric powerline worker the most?
Australia, with a median of $97,990 a year before tax, according to our data.
Which state pays an electric powerline worker the most?
Washington, with a median of $99,730 a year.
Does an electric powerline worker make more in the United States or in Germany?
In the United States: $90,680 a year against $59,270 in Germany, 1.5 times more.
Who makes more, an electric powerline worker or an electrician?
An electric powerline worker: $90,680 a year against $62,990 for an electrician, 1.4 times more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS survey, 2025. How we calculate