Electrical and electronics repairers, powerhouse, substation, and relay salary
| Measure | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $65,730 | $31.60 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $103,020 | $49.53 |
| Mean (average) | $100,760 | $48.44 |
| 90th percentile | $129,920 | $62.46 |
These wages describe everyone employed in the occupation, from new entrants to experienced workers. They are not starting salaries and not earnings of graduates from any particular program. Verified data
Electrical and electronics repairers, powerhouse, substation, and relay pay by state and metro area
Table: median wage and employment for all 49 states and territories
| State | Median | 10th pct | 90th pct | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $95,150 | $78,250 | $119,080 | 280 | 1.01 |
| Alaska | $125,260 | $58,510 | $166,400 | 80 | 1.81 |
| Arizona | $79,160 | $56,300 | $118,260 | 160 | 0.37 |
| Arkansas | $101,120 | $70,860 | $113,970 | 260 | 1.49 |
| California | $121,520 | $76,440 | $165,540 | 1,680 | 0.69 |
| Colorado | $125,560 | $73,630 | $133,350 | 210 | 0.54 |
| Connecticut | $109,610 | $80,750 | $131,250 | 210 | 0.92 |
| Florida | $101,780 | $58,750 | $120,840 | 910 | 0.69 |
| Georgia | $106,930 | $64,130 | $124,440 | 540 | 0.83 |
| Hawaii | $127,330 | $104,800 | $136,320 | 70 | 0.81 |
| Idaho | $119,170 | $72,400 | $141,550 | 100 | 0.91 |
| Illinois | $107,470 | $95,340 | $130,050 | 420 | 0.52 |
| Indiana | $105,700 | $72,870 | $128,070 | 290 | 0.68 |
| Iowa | $86,490 | $58,540 | $112,850 | 120 | 0.56 |
| Kansas | $104,970 | $81,850 | $121,350 | 280 | 1.44 |
| Kentucky | $98,860 | $78,480 | $110,660 | 130 | 0.5 |
| Louisiana | $80,610 | $60,310 | $118,270 | 370 | 1.42 |
| Maine | $92,570 | $80,880 | $102,720 | 160 | 1.83 |
| Maryland | $117,760 | $91,860 | $126,740 | ||
| Massachusetts | $119,460 | $86,780 | $127,000 | 430 | 0.9 |
| Michigan | $106,600 | $58,970 | $126,220 | 450 | 0.77 |
| Minnesota | $99,900 | $68,080 | $117,730 | ||
| Mississippi | $94,970 | $66,970 | $116,220 | 160 | 1 |
| Missouri | $96,850 | $32,800 | $117,160 | 290 | 0.74 |
| Montana | $97,380 | $76,700 | $116,400 | 130 | 1.86 |
| Nebraska | $104,850 | $78,080 | $137,370 | 60 | 0.46 |
| Nevada | $74,360 | $72,440 | $141,620 | ||
| New Hampshire | $81,020 | $58,470 | $117,620 | 50 | 0.6 |
| New Jersey | $111,600 | $81,940 | $129,920 | 450 | 0.79 |
| New Mexico | $100,410 | $49,150 | $109,570 | 140 | 1.19 |
| New York | $98,310 | $71,930 | $129,980 | 3,160 | 2.45 |
| North Carolina | $104,710 | $65,540 | $117,150 | 950 | 1.45 |
| North Dakota | $75,050 | $49,530 | $120,690 | 80 | 1.33 |
| Ohio | $98,700 | $59,900 | $116,590 | 1,120 | 1.52 |
| Oklahoma | $97,800 | $70,570 | $128,950 | 330 | 1.45 |
| Oregon | $131,050 | $82,330 | $157,020 | 170 | 0.65 |
| Pennsylvania | $101,660 | $62,450 | $118,440 | 1,110 | 1.38 |
| Puerto Rico | $37,360 | $31,140 | $70,810 | 200 | 1.59 |
| Rhode Island | $107,980 | $83,460 | $127,880 | 30 | 0.46 |
| South Carolina | $91,140 | $61,410 | $101,550 | 230 | 0.75 |
| South Dakota | $101,830 | $79,630 | $128,450 | 40 | 0.68 |
| Tennessee | $96,840 | $51,310 | $119,080 | 430 | 0.99 |
| Texas | $102,470 | $63,840 | $129,870 | 2,360 | 1.26 |
| Utah | $114,250 | $98,950 | $128,540 | 100 | 0.45 |
| Vermont | $105,640 | $86,170 | $125,840 | 30 | 0.85 |
| Virginia | $99,390 | $63,270 | $118,850 | 910 | 1.66 |
| Washington | $125,620 | $57,600 | $158,090 | 410 | 0.86 |
| West Virginia | $97,600 | $37,300 | $97,600 | 70 | 0.77 |
| Wisconsin | $108,980 | $86,530 | $125,660 | 150 | 0.38 |
A location quotient above 1 means the occupation is more concentrated in that state than in the nation overall.
Metro areas with the most jobs
Highest paying metro areas
Job outlook for electrical and electronics repairers, powerhouse, substation, and relay
- Average annual openings, 2025 to 2035: 1,800. Openings include new jobs plus replacement needs when workers retire or leave the occupation. Official projection
- Read the official BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook profile.
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Education and training for electrical and electronics repairers, powerhouse, substation, and relay
- Typical entry education
- Postsecondary nondegree award
- Related work experience
- Less than 5 years
- On-the-job training
- Moderate-term on-the-job training
- O*NET Job Zone
- Job Zone Three: Medium Preparation Needed
Highest education of people working in this occupation
O*NET describes this preparation level as: Most occupations in this zone require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree.
Degrees and programs that lead to this career
Programs officially mapped to this occupation in the NCES and BLS CIP to SOC crosswalk. A mapping means the program commonly prepares students for the occupation, not that every graduate works in it. Official crosswalk
- Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician CIP 15.0303
- Power Plant Technology/Technician CIP 15.1702
- Electrical and Power Transmission Installation/Installer, General CIP 46.0301
- Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians, Other CIP 47.0199
Skills, knowledge, and daily work
Most important skills
Most important knowledge areas
Typical tasks
- Inspect and test equipment and circuits to identify malfunctions or defects, using wiring diagrams and testing devices such as ohmmeters, voltmeters, or ammeters.
- Prepare and maintain records detailing tests, repairs, and maintenance.
- Consult manuals, schematics, wiring diagrams, and engineering personnel to troubleshoot and solve equipment problems and to determine optimum equipment functioning.
- Analyze test data to diagnose malfunctions, to determine performance characteristics of systems, or to evaluate effects of system modifications.
- Open and close switches to isolate defective relays, performing adjustments or repairs.
- Notify facility personnel of equipment shutdowns.
- Repair, replace, and clean equipment and components such as circuit breakers, brushes, and commutators.
- Run signal quality and connectivity tests for individual cables, and record results.
Technology skills
- Microsoft Excel (in demand)
- Microsoft Office software (in demand)
- Microsoft Word (in demand)
- Autodesk AutoCAD (hot technology)
- Microsoft Outlook (hot technology)
- Microsoft Windows (hot technology)
- Fluke Corporation FlukeView Forms
- Megger PowerDB
- OMICRON Test Universe
- Supervisory control and data acquisition SCADA software
- Web browser software
Transferable skills for career changers: Equipment Maintenance, Repairing, Troubleshooting, Operations Monitoring, Quality Control Analysis, Complex Problem Solving.
Common job titles: Electrical and Instrumentation Technician (E and I Technician), Electrical Technician, Instrument and Control Technician (I and C Technician), Instrumentation and Control Technician (I and C Technician), Relay Technician, Substation Electrician, Substation Mechanic, Substation Technician, Substation Wireman, Wireman.
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Frequently asked questions
How much do electrical and electronics repairers, powerhouse, substation, and relay make?
The national median annual wage for electrical and electronics repairers, powerhouse, substation, and relay was $103,020 in May 2025, according to the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program. The lowest paid 10 percent earned less than $65,730 and the highest paid 10 percent earned more than $129,920. These figures cover all workers in the occupation, not only new entrants.
What education do electrical and electronics repairers, powerhouse, substation, and relay need?
BLS lists postsecondary nondegree award as the typical education needed to enter this occupation, with less than 5 years of related work experience and moderate-term on-the-job training on-the-job training typically needed to become competent.
Is electrical and electronics repairers, powerhouse, substation, and relay a growing career?
BLS projects employment of electrical and electronics repairers, powerhouse, substation, and relay to change +9.7% from 2025 to 2035, compared with +3.5% for all occupations. About 1,800 openings are projected each year on average, including openings from workers who retire or change occupations.
Which states pay electrical and electronics repairers, powerhouse, substation, and relay the most?
By median annual wage in May 2025, the highest paying states were Oregon ($131,050), Hawaii ($127,330), Washington ($125,620). Pay differences partly reflect differences in living costs.