Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers Salary in Ohio
In Ohio, electrical power-line installers and repairers earn $84,470 at the median, or about $40.61 an hour. The range runs from $50K at the entry level to $109K for experienced workers.
Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across Ohio. Jump to a metro for precise data:
So what does $84K get you in Ohio?
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Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Ohio
Entry-level electrical power-line installers and repairers (10th percentile) start around $50K. Mid-career wages sit at $84K. Top earners bring in $109K or more, a $59K spread from bottom to top.
Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers salary by metro in Ohio
8 metro areas with BLS data, ranked by median pay
| Metro area | Median salary | vs. state | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Akron | $98K | +17% | 190 |
| Youngstown-Warren | $95K | +13% | 100 |
| Cleveland | $89K | +5% | 540 |
| Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek | $88K | +4% | 230 |
| Canton-Massillon | $86K | +1% | 150 |
| Cincinnati | $84K | -0% | 860 |
| Columbus | $80K | -6% | 1,410 |
| Toledo | $78K | -8% | 300 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do electrical power-line installers and repairers make in Ohio?
The median is $84,470 a year, that works out to about $41 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $49,550, and experienced electrical power-line installers and repairers can clear $109,000. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $84K enough to live in Ohio?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $5,515/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,188/month, which eats 21.5% of your paycheck. That's under the 30% guideline most financial planners use, so the numbers work.
How far does a electrical power-line installers and repairers salary go in Ohio?
Ohio 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 power-line installers and repairers salary is worth about $92,367 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do electrical power-line installers and repairers 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.