Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers
Install or repair cables or wires used in electrical power or distribution systems. May erect poles and light or heavy duty transmission towers.
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BLS projects U.S. employment for Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers to increase by 10.3% between 2024 and 2034, from 131,900 to 145,500 jobs. Its estimate of 10,900 annual openings includes replacement needs, so it does not represent current vacancies, contract postings, or freelance demand. The wage ($95,320), education (High school diploma or equivalent), and related experience (None) figures on this profile describe typical U.S. employees. O*NET skills describe the occupation; they do not assess an individual worker's proficiency.
Base employment (2024)
131,900
Projected employment (2034)
145,500
Projected change (2024–2034)
10%
Annual openings (projected average)
10,900
Pay & Preparation
$95,320
High school diploma or equivalent
None
Long-term on-the-job training
Essential Skills
Active Listening (3.38/5) • Troubleshooting (3.38/5) • Operation and Control (3.25/5) • Monitoring (3.25/5) • Operations Monitoring (3.25/5) • Coordination (3.12/5)
O*NET describes occupational requirements; these ratings do not measure current job-posting frequency or an individual worker’s proficiency.
BLS projections are long-term estimates; annual openings include growth and replacement needs and are not current vacancies.
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