What is the salary of a Electrical Power-Line Installer and Repairer?

The typical salary range is $64,791 - $129,583 per year.

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Tech & EngineeringGrowingBright Outlook

Electrical Power-Line Installer and Repairer

Operational-level

Also known as: Aerial Lineman, Cable Inspector, Cable Installer, Cable Installer Repairer

Tech & EngineeringBachelor's Degree

Job Description

As an Electrical Power-Line Installer and Repairer, you install and fix the cables and wires that bring electricity to homes and businesses. This often involves working outdoors in all types of weather, sometimes high up on poles or transmission towers. You'll work closely with a team, ensuring safety as you use specialized equipment and protective gear like hard hats and gloves. This job suits someone who is physically capable, a critical thinker, and dedicated to teamwork and safety.

LineworkerPower SystemsElectrical DistributionHigh VoltageElectrical EngineeringUtilitiesConstructionEngineeringTechnicalAutomotive

A Day in the Life

The pre-dawn chill greets you as you pull into the utility yard in Phoenix. You grab a quick coffee, then head to the morning briefing. The crew chief, Marcus, outlines today's priority: a series of localized outages from last night's microburst. You check your assigned bucket truck, ensuring all tools – hot sticks, crimpers, safety harnesses – are present and in good condition. Donning your steel-toed boots, hard hat, and safety glasses, the day officially begins.

Skills employers are looking for in 2027

Software and technologies flagged by O*NET as Hot or In-Demand for this role.

Hot technologies

Bentley MicroStation Microsoft Excel Microsoft Office software Microsoft Outlook Microsoft Word Zoom

Job Outlook 2025-2035

Bright Outlook

O*NET flags this career as a Bright Outlook occupation: grows rapidly over the next decade.

Projected growth

+10.3%

US average: +3.5%

Job openings

10,900

per year (US)

Jobs today

131,900

in 2025 → 145,500 (2035)

Typical entry education

High school diploma or equivalent

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections; O*NET Bright Outlook. Read the BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook

Work Environment

How this work is typically performed, based on O*NET work context data.

Email & digital communication

High

Working in a team

High

Contact with others

High

Freedom to make decisions

High

Time pressure

High

Time spent sitting

Low

Working outdoors

High

Indoor, climate-controlled

Low

Dealing with customers

High

Level of competition

Moderate

Source: O*NET Work Context (v31.0)

Future Perspective

Growing Job Market

This career has a strong outlook, projected to grow by 10.3% from 2025 to 2035, leading to about 10,900 openings each year. The median annual wage is $95,320. With experience, you can move into roles like an Electrical Line Supervisor, an Electrical Engineer, or a Utility Operations Manager, specializing in various aspects of power distribution.

Career ladder

Often before this role

Apprentice Lineworker
Utility Worker
Lineworker Helper

Electrical Power-Line Installer and Repairer

Where it can lead

Electrical Line Supervisor
Electrical Engineer
Utility Operations Manager

Impact of AI on this Job

AI will enhance this career primarily by improving safety and efficiency. Drones with AI-powered analytics can inspect power lines for damage, predict failures, and identify maintenance needs more accurately, reducing human exposure to high-risk environments. AI tools can also optimize scheduling, resource allocation, and preventative maintenance, streamlining operations and improving response times for crews.

Salary

$95,320

Median annual wage, BLS 2025

Required Education

Bachelor's Degree

Minimum educational requirement for this position

Relevant Studies

Based on job level & field

Lineworker

Bachelor • Social Sciences • 4 years

Electrician