Occupation is in demand.
Wages for line installers and repairers vary by the type of lines they work on. Wages also vary by employer and area of the country. The worker's level of experience and responsibility also affect wages. In addition, most line installers and repairers belong to unions. Union contracts set wages and wage increases.
Line installers and repairers who work full time usually receive benefits. Typical benefits include sick leave, paid vacation, and health insurance. Some employers also provide a retirement plan.
Electrical power-line installers and repairers (SOC 49-9051)
Telecommunications line installers and repairers (SOC 49-9052)
| Location |
Pay Period | |
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| 25% |
Median |
75% |
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| Illinois | Hourly | $42.47 | $52.80 | $57.05 |
| Yearly | $88,347 | $109,833 | $118,661 | |
| Champaign Area | Hourly | $51.45 | $51.99 | $53.13 |
| Yearly | $107,014 | $108,130 | $110,518 | |
| Charleston-Effingham-Centralia Area | Hourly | $39.14 | $51.57 | $52.23 |
| Yearly | $81,412 | $107,262 | $108,622 | |
| Cook County | Hourly | $41.66 | $57.02 | $57.05 |
| Yearly | $86,659 | $118,603 | $118,661 | |
| Dekalb-Elgin-Aurora Area | Hourly | $28.87 | $38.54 | $51.00 |
| Yearly | $60,040 | $80,150 | $106,077 | |
| Edwardsville Area | Hourly | $44.74 | $52.99 | $65.73 |
| Yearly | $93,060 | $110,209 | $136,722 | |
| Jacksonville-Carlinville-Litchfield Area | Hourly | $38.83 | $52.08 | $52.72 |
| Yearly | $80,781 | $108,322 | $109,660 | |
| Lake County | Hourly | $52.94 | $57.09 | $57.09 |
| Yearly | $110,119 | $118,751 | $118,751 | |
| Quincy-Macomb-Galesburg Area | Hourly | $37.83 | $51.08 | $53.17 |
| Yearly | $78,694 | $106,246 | $110,613 | |
| Rock Island-Moline Area | Hourly | $37.33 | $51.48 | $52.57 |
| Yearly | $77,643 | $107,079 | $109,342 | |
| Shawnee National Forest Area | Hourly | $38.05 | $49.91 | $52.65 |
| Yearly | $79,143 | $103,797 | $109,500 | |
| Springfield Area | Hourly | $40.49 | $51.48 | $52.50 |
| Yearly | $84,238 | $107,079 | $109,215 | |
| United States | Hourly | $30.35 | $41.07 | $50.11 |
| Yearly | $63,120 | $85,420 | $104,230 | |
| Location |
Pay Period | |
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| 25% |
Median |
75% |
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| Illinois | Hourly | $25.81 | $36.92 | $46.70 |
| Yearly | $53,697 | $76,784 | $97,142 | |
| Champaign Area | Hourly | $18.74 | $31.37 | $46.21 |
| Yearly | $38,978 | $65,248 | $96,106 | |
| Charleston-Effingham-Centralia Area | Hourly | $24.40 | $28.14 | $38.90 |
| Yearly | $50,752 | $58,549 | $80,911 | |
| Cook County | Hourly | $31.13 | $39.55 | $46.98 |
| Yearly | $64,764 | $82,246 | $97,719 | |
| Du Page County | Hourly | $32.87 | $39.87 | $47.58 |
| Yearly | $68,360 | $82,921 | $98,951 | |
| Edwardsville Area | Hourly | $41.40 | $46.98 | $46.98 |
| Yearly | $86,109 | $97,719 | $97,719 | |
| Jacksonville-Carlinville-Litchfield Area | Hourly | $25.81 | $25.81 | $32.05 |
| Yearly | $53,697 | $53,697 | $66,671 | |
| Peoria-Bloomington Area | Hourly | $22.15 | $31.73 | $38.90 |
| Yearly | $46,074 | $66,009 | $80,910 | |
| Springfield Area | Hourly | $24.10 | $36.01 | $41.29 |
| Yearly | $50,133 | $74,906 | $85,877 | |
| United States | Hourly | $23.34 | $31.08 | $43.99 |
| Yearly | $48,540 | $64,640 | $91,500 | |