Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay Salary in 2026

    SOC: 49-2095.00 · BLS OEWS 2026 · Updated March 2026
    Median Annual
    $100,940
    per year
    Salary Range
    $61K – $128K
    P10–P90
    Total Jobs
    23,040
    employed
    Job Growth
    +5.5%
    2024–2034
    Section 01

    How Much Do Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relays Make?

    Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relays earn a median annual salary of $100,940 as of 2026, based on BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) data. Wages span from $60,820 at the 10th percentile to $127,970 at the 90th percentile — a range of $67,150. The highest-paying state is Oregon at $126,460.

    PercentileAnnual salary
    10th percentile$60,820
    25th percentile$79,930
    Median (50th)$100,940
    75th percentile$114,740
    90th percentile$127,970
    10th: $60,820Median: $100,94090th: $127,970
    Section 02

    Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay Salary by State

    Median annual salary across all 50 states. Click a column to sort.

    StateMedian salary
    Oregontop$126,460
    Idaho$122,570
    Hawaii$121,000
    Colorado$120,320
    Massachusetts$119,720
    Arizona$118,470
    California$117,850
    Alaska$117,640
    Wisconsin$116,250
    North Dakota$116,010
    Minnesota$115,260
    Rhode Island$114,480
    South Dakota$111,680
    Washington$109,210
    New Jersey$108,750
    Michigan$108,450
    Montana$107,490
    Illinois$107,210
    Kansas$105,790
    Georgia$104,950
    Connecticut$104,920
    Nebraska$104,730
    Utah$104,730
    Arkansas$103,190
    Indiana$102,160
    Ohio$101,020
    New York$100,440
    Vermont$99,890
    Maryland$97,440
    North Carolina$96,730
    Tennessee$96,590
    Alabama$96,100
    Nevada$96,080
    Pennsylvania$95,930
    Florida$95,840
    West Virginia$95,270
    Texas$94,940
    Virginia$93,660
    Maine$93,090
    Kentucky$90,730
    Mississippi$90,690
    Oklahoma$90,430
    Iowa$88,680
    Missouri$85,690
    New Hampshire$81,150
    South Carolina$80,110
    Louisiana$79,980
    New Mexico$72,570
    Section 03

    Highest-Paying Metros for Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relays

    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA
    Highest paying
    $131,680
    top metro salary
    Oregon
    $126,460
    $-5,220 vs highest
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA
    $125,250
    $-6,430 vs highest
    Worcester, MA
    $124,100
    $-7,580 vs highest
    Syracuse, NY
    $124,050
    $-7,630 vs highest
    Hawaii
    $121,000
    $-10,680 vs highest
    Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ
    $120,410
    $-11,270 vs highest
    Colorado
    $120,320
    $-11,360 vs highest
    Section 04

    Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay Salary by Experience

    Estimated salary ranges derived from BLS wage percentiles. Entry level corresponds to P10–P25, mid-career to the median, experienced to P75, and senior to P90+.

    Experience levelEstimated salary
    Entry level (0–2 yrs)~$60,820 – $79,930
    Mid career (3–7 yrs)~$100,940
    Experienced (8–15 yrs)~$114,740
    Senior (15+ yrs)$127,970+
    Section 05

    How to Earn More as an Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay

    Location is the single biggest salary lever: Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relays in Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA earn $131,680 — $30,740 above the national median. Earning an additional certification or completing a bachelor's degree can push your salary from the median toward the 75th percentile. Reaching the 75th percentile ($114,740) typically requires 5–10 years of experience plus specialization in a high-demand area.

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    Section 06

    Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay Salary vs Similar Careers

    CareerMedian salary
    Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relaythis career$100,940
    Electrical Engineer$111,910
    Electronics Engineer$127,590
    Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technician$77,180
    Robotics Technician$70,760

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    Section 07

    Frequently Asked Questions

    SOC: 49-2095.00 · Data: BLS OEWS 2026, O*NET 29.1 · Salary figures are national medians unless otherwise noted.