Career Profile
Electrical Power-Line Installers & Repairers
Line installers and repairers install or repair electrical power systems and telecommunications cables, including fiber optics.
General Information
Install or repair cables or wires used in electrical power or distribution systems. May erect poles and light or heavy duty transmission towers. Excludes Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay (49-2095).
Training Funds Available
This is a Rural Capital Area Target Occupation.
Training and education opportunities are available with eligible providers throughout the state.
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Electrical Power-Line Installers & Repairers
Occupational Outlook
For the Rural Capital Area
Job Opportunities
Over the next five years, an average of 71 openings per year are projected for Electrical Power-Line Installers & Repairers.
Employment Change
Employment for Electrical Power-Line Installers & Repairers is forecasted to increase slower than the regional average by 6.8% between 2023 and 2028.
Earnings Potential
An average worker in this occupation is paid $31.64/hour. Entry level workers are paid $22.95, while experienced workers are paid $37.49. The median wage is above average regional wages across occupations.
Local Employment Opportunities
There are 691 Electrical Power-Line Installers & Repairers in the RCA region. By 2028 this number could reach 739.
Top 5 Employing Industries, Locally
The top industries employing Electrical Power-Line Installers & Repairers are Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution, Utility System Construction, and Building Equipment Contractors.
Knowledge Areas
The top most significant knowledge categories for Electrical Power-Line Installers & Repairers include Building and Construction, English Language, and Education and Training.
Educational Attainment Patterns
The most common level of education for Electrical Power-Line Installers & Repairers is HS diploma or less. 3% of people employed in these roles have some form of college degree.