How much does an electrical power-line installer and repairer make in California?
$129,000a year
Median yearly pay for electrical power-line installer and repairers in California. That is $62.04 an hour or $10,750 a month.
- Hourly
- $62.04
- Vs. national median
- +35%
- Rank among states
- 4 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 8,930
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $77,350Median: $129,000Highest 10%: $167,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $77,350 | $37.19 | |
| 25th | $98,680 | $47.44 | |
| Median | $129,000 | $62.04 | |
| 75th | $156,400 | $75.18 | |
| 90th | $167,100 | $80.33 |
Cities in California
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| San Jose, CA | $157,600 |
| San Francisco, CA | $137,200 |
| El Centro, CA | $135,000 |
| Fresno, CA | $134,200 |
| Oxnard, CA | $131,100 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $130,400 |
| Riverside, CA | $128,800 |
| Sacramento, CA | $127,200 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $126,700 |
| San Luis Obispo, CA | $123,700 |
| San Diego, CA | $120,900 |
| Vallejo, CA | $113,000 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for electrical power-line installer and repairers.
| 1. Hawaii | $134,300 |
| 2. Washington | $133,100 |
| 3. Oregon | $131,100 |
| 4. California | $129,000 |
| 5. Connecticut | $126,900 |
| 6. Idaho | $125,400 |
| 7. New Jersey | $121,600 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an electrical power-line installer and repairer make an hour in California?
The median hourly pay in California is $62.04 ($129,000 a year).
Do electrical power-line installer and repairers make more in California than the national average?
Yes: $129,000 against $95,320 nationally, 35% more.
Where does California rank for electrical power-line installer and repairer pay?
California ranks 4 of 51 states.
Which city in California pays electrical power-line installer and repairers the most?
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA, with a median of $157,600 a year.
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.