How much does an electrical power-line installer and repairer make in Texas?
$78,940a year
Median yearly pay for electrical power-line installer and repairers in Texas. That is $37.95 an hour or $6,578 a month.
- Hourly
- $37.95
- Vs. national median
- -17%
- Rank among states
- 42 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 17,280
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $46,760Median: $78,940Highest 10%: $107,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,760 | $22.48 | |
| 25th | $60,150 | $28.92 | |
| Median | $78,940 | $37.95 | |
| 75th | $99,110 | $47.65 | |
| 90th | $107,600 | $51.71 |
Cities in Texas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Houston, TX | $82,710 |
| Austin, TX | $82,120 |
| College Station, TX | $81,390 |
| Waco, TX | $80,610 |
| Beaumont, TX | $80,500 |
| Longview, TX | $80,490 |
| El Paso, TX | $79,760 |
| Abilene, TX | $79,600 |
| Lubbock, TX | $78,320 |
| San Antonio, TX | $78,030 |
| Dallas, TX | $77,910 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $77,770 |
| Midland, TX | $77,390 |
| Killeen, TX | $76,150 |
| McAllen, TX | $74,700 |
| Victoria, TX | $73,860 |
| Sherman, TX | $73,580 |
| Wichita Falls, TX | $69,420 |
| Odessa, TX | $67,260 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for electrical power-line installer and repairers.
| 39. Maine | $83,090 |
| 40. Arkansas | $81,450 |
| 41. Georgia | $80,080 |
| 42. Texas | $78,940 |
| 43. North Carolina | $77,270 |
| 44. Kentucky | $77,020 |
| 45. South Carolina | $76,870 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an electrical power-line installer and repairer make an hour in Texas?
The median hourly pay in Texas is $37.95 ($78,940 a year).
Do electrical power-line installer and repairers make more in Texas than the national average?
No: $78,940 against $95,320 nationally, 17% less.
Where does Texas rank for electrical power-line installer and repairer pay?
Texas ranks 42 of 51 states.
Which city in Texas pays electrical power-line installer and repairers the most?
Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX, with a median of $82,710 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.