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Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay Salary in U.S.

In U.S., electrical and electronics repairers, powerhouse, substation, and relays earn $100,940 at the median — $48.53 an hour. The range runs from $61K at the entry level to $128K for experienced workers.

AffordMap analysis of BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (latest release, May 2024)

$101K
Median annual
$48.53/hr
Hourly rate
$61K
Entry level (10th %)
$128K
Senior level (90th %)

So what does $101K get you in U.S.?

Estimated monthly take-home$6,616/mo
Median 2BR rent-$1,412/mo
Rent as % of take-home21.3% (within guideline)
Cost-of-living adjusted salary$100,940/yr
Monthly remaining after rent$5,204/mo
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Compensation breakdown

Annual earnings by percentile, U.S.

Bar chart showing Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay salary percentiles in U.S.: 10th percentile $60,820, 25th percentile $79,930, median $100,940, 75th percentile $114,740, 90th percentile $127,970. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.10th$61K25th$80KMedian$101K75th$115K90th$128K
Bar chart showing Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay salary percentiles in U.S.: 10th percentile $60,820, 25th percentile $79,930, median $100,940, 75th percentile $114,740, 90th percentile $127,970. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Entry-level electrical and electronics repairers, powerhouse, substation, and relays (10th percentile) start around $61K. Mid-career wages sit at $101K.Top earners bring in $128K or more - a $67K spread from bottom to top.

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Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay pay across states

Median income ranked highest to lowest, compared to the national figure

StateMedian salaryvs. nationalEmployment
Oregon$126K+25%130
Idaho$123K+21%70
Hawaii$121K+20%110
Massachusetts$120K+19%360
Arizona$118K+17%270
California$118K+17%1,880
Alaska$118K+17%80
Wisconsin$116K+15%170
North Dakota$116K+15%60
Minnesota$115K+14%100
Rhode Island$114K+13%120
South Dakota$112K+11%50
Washington$109K+8%520
New Jersey$109K+8%650
Michigan$108K+7%890

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Frequently asked questions

How much do electrical and electronics repairers, powerhouse, substation, and relays make in U.S.?

The median is $100,940 a year - that works out to about $48.53 an hour. The range is wide: entry-level workers start around $60,820, and experienced electrical and electronics repairers, powerhouse, substation, and relays can clear $127,970. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.

Is $101K enough to live in U.S.?

On that salary, you'd take home roughly $6,616/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,412/month, which eats 21.3% of your paycheck. That's under the 30% guideline most financial planners use, so the numbers work.

How far does a electrical and electronics repairers, powerhouse, substation, and relay salary go in U.S.?

U.S. has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median electrical and electronics repairers, powerhouse, substation, and relay salary is worth about $100,940 in national-average purchasing power.

Where do electrical and electronics repairers, powerhouse, substation, and relays get paid the most?

The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.

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