Occupation ยท SOC 49-9051
Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers: can it be done remotely?
According to the Dingel and Neiman (2020) classification, the work of electrical power-line installers and repairers typically cannot be done from home. The score reflects the tasks involved, not whether a particular employer allows remote work.
Nationally, about 123,680 people work in this occupation, with a median annual wage of $92,560 ($44.50 an hour).
US employment
123,680
Median annual wage
$92,560
Mean annual wage
$90,110
Median hourly wage
$44.50
Education and training
Typical education
High school diploma or equivalent
Related work experience
None
On-the-job training
Long-term on-the-job training
Job zone
2
Some preparation
States with the most jobs
- 1. Texas14,130
- 2. California11,070
- 3. Florida7,390
- 4. New York5,270
- 5. North Carolina4,930
- 6. Ohio4,740
- 7. Georgia4,040
- 8. Tennessee4,020
- 9. Pennsylvania3,910
- 10. Illinois3,670
States that pay the most
- 1. Washington$125,710
- 2. Oregon$123,180
- 3. California$122,520
- 4. Connecticut$120,340
- 5. Nevada$120,260
- 6. Idaho$120,240
- 7. New York$117,500
- 8. New Jersey$116,280
- 9. New Hampshire$115,430
- 10. Vermont$108,160
Median annual wage. Based on 52 states and territories with published figures.
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