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How to become electrical power-line installers and repairerseducation, training, experience and the steps to enter

United States Manufacturing & Repair Confidence ★★★★★

Median annual pay
$95,320
25th–75th pct. $67,270–$109,740
Top pay (est.)
$167,300
Top 10% $128,690
Pay in 5 years
$113,200est.
2031
Pay in 10 years
$134,500est.
$115,600–$156,100
Outlook score
73/100
★★★★☆ Good
AI replacement risk
20%
Very low
Job growth (10 yr)
+10.3%
11K openings / yr

How to become electrical power-line installers and repairers

Typical education
High school diploma or equivalent
BLS
Related experience
None
On-the-job training
Long-term on-the-job training

A step-by-step guide for this occupation is being prepared. The education, training and experience data above show the typical path.

Skills, education and requirements for Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers

Key skills

Troubleshooting
3.4
Coordination
3.2
Active Listening
3.2
Operations Monitoring
3.2
Repairing
3.2
Operation and Control
3.2
Quality Control Analysis
3.1
Complex Problem Solving
3.0

O*NET skill level ratings (0–7).

Key knowledge areas

Building and Construction
4.4
Mechanical
4.0
Design
3.8
Education and Training
3.7
Customer and Personal Service
3.6
Engineering and Technology
3.6
Transportation
3.2
English Language
3.1

What the work involves

Handling and Moving ObjectsPerforming General Physical ActivitiesControlling Machines and ProcessesOperating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or EquipmentMonitoring Processes, Materials, or SurroundingsInspecting Equipment, Structures, or MaterialsMaking Decisions and Solving ProblemsRepairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment

Important abilities

Problem SensitivityMultilimb CoordinationNear VisionStatic StrengthOral ComprehensionInformation Ordering

Education of workers

High school diploma
50%
Post-secondary certificate
19%
Less than high school
18%
Some college
10%
Professional degree
3%

Training before entry

3–6 months
18%
Up to 1 month
18%
4–10 years
17%
None / short demo
15%
6–12 months
12%
2–4 years
11%
Over 10 years
7%
1–2 years
3%

Related work experience

None
39%
6–12 months
25%
1–2 years
11%
Over 10 years
8%
3–6 months
7%
4–6 years
6%
2–4 years
3%

Job Zone 2 — some preparation needed (O*NET)

Difficulty of entry: ★★☆☆☆ Fairly easy (from education, training, experience and Job Zone)

Career path and how to earn more as electrical power-line installers and repairers

Career-path guidance is being prepared. Pay by percentile is shown in the Pay section.

Pay and employment figures are national statistics. Projected pay, outlook scores and AI replacement risk are estimates from the Shigoto Zukan model, not guarantees. To request a correction, use the contact form. How to read the data
Sources: BLS OEWS May 2025; BLS Employment Projections 2025–35; O*NET 31.0 Database by USDOL/ETA (CC BY 4.0), modified by Shigoto Zukan. Pay ranges, projections and scores are Shigoto Zukan estimates.