How much does an electrical power-line installer and repairer make in Buffalo?
Median yearly pay for electrical power-line installer and repairers in the Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY metro area. That is $52.57 an hour or $9,113 a month.
- Hourly
- $52.57
- Vs. national median
- +15%
- Rank among cities
- 54 of 261
- Jobs in the area
- 270
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $66,620 | $32.03 | |
| 25th | $88,750 | $42.67 | |
| Median | $109,400 | $52.57 | |
| 75th | $127,400 | $61.26 | |
| 90th | $130,800 | $62.88 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for electrical power-line installer and repairers.
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $135,400 |
| Albany, NY | $127,600 |
| Binghamton, NY | $127,200 |
| Syracuse, NY | $125,000 |
| Utica, NY | $123,700 |
| New York, NY | $122,500 |
| Rochester, NY | $105,100 |
| Watertown, NY | $104,400 |
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Salaries for every job in Buffalo, NYFrequently asked questions
How much does an electrical power-line installer and repairer make an hour in Buffalo?
The median hourly pay in the Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY metro area is $52.57 ($109,400 a year).
Do electrical power-line installer and repairers make more in Buffalo than the national average?
Yes: $109,400 against $95,320 nationally, 15% more.
How does Buffalo compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $121,300, so Buffalo pays 10% less.
Where does Buffalo rank for electrical power-line installer and repairer pay?
54 of 261 metro areas with data.
How much does an electrical power-line installer and repairer make starting out in Buffalo?
The lowest-paid 10% make $66,620 or less a year; the top 10% make $130,800 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.