Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers
Install and fix cables and wires that are used in electrical power or distribution systems.
Quick Facts
Wages: |
Well above the statewide median $49.23 / hour Read more about wages |
Outlook: |
Shrinking
Growth rate: 1.3% Read more about outlook |
Education: |
High School or less is typically required. |
On the Job: |
Typical Work Tasks
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Job Title Examples: |
Cable Technician Electrical Lineworker Installation and Repair Technician (I and R Technician) See more job title examples |
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Wages & Outlook
Typical Wages
Wages listed below are for a variety of experience and education levels. Make sure that you research the typical entry-level education and work experience and training requirements for this occupation.
This is a very high-wage career. It pays well above the statewide median wage.
Wages for Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers *
U S |
$31.59 | $42.75 | $52.16 |
|---|---|---|---|
Minnesota |
$42.2 | $49.23 | $53.33 |
Central Minnesota |
$38.68 | $48.65 | $51.98 |
Northeast Minnesota |
$39.23 | $49.05 | $50.26 |
Northwest Minnesota |
$41.95 | $48.59 | $50.16 |
Southeast Minnesota |
$41.61 | $47.57 | $50.83 |
Southwest Minnesota |
$41.95 | $45.84 | $49.07 |
Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN |
$46.69 | $53.76 | $55.23 |
* "Low" indicates 25% of workers earn less and 75% earn more.
"Median" indicates 50% of workers earn less and 50% earn more.
"High" indicates 75% of workers earn less and 25% earn more.
Employment
In Minnesota, there are 1650 workers employed in this small career.
Where do Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers most often work?
Current Demand
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