Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers pay range in Augusta
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $48,820 a year or less, while the top 10% make $108,080 or more. The middle half of electrical power-line installers and repairers in Augusta earn between $60,030 and $100,470.
- $49K10th
- $60K25th
- $81KMedian
- $100K75th
- $108K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $81,190 | $6,766 | $39.03 |
| Median | $80,520 | $6,710 | $38.71 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $60,030 | $5,002 | $28.86 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $100,470 | $8,372 | $48.30 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers pay in Augusta vs. Georgia and the U.S.
Electrical power-line installers and repairers in Augusta earn about the same as the Georgia average ($81,890) and 12% less than the U.S. average ($91,970). At the median the gap is -16% against the U.S. median of $95,320.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Augusta | $81,190 | $80,520 | $48,820 | $108,080 | 190 |
| Georgia | $81,890 | $80,080 | $50,440 | $116,900 | 4,960 |
| United States | $91,970 | $95,320 | $51,470 | $128,690 | 131,070 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers salary after taxes in Augusta
On the average salary of $81,190, a single filer in Augusta takes home about $62,644 a year, or $5,220 a month and $2,409 every two weeks. Taxes take 23% of gross pay.
The Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in SC | $62,880 | $5,240 |
| Working in GA | $62,644 | $5,220 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Augusta a good place for electrical power-line installers and repairers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Augusta area are 8% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 91.9), so the average $81,190 buys what about $88,343 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.8 times the median wage of all jobs in Augusta ($45,990). A typical home costs $253,524, or 3.1 years of this average salary before tax.
Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers salary in other Georgia cities
Augusta ranks 5th of 8 Georgia metro areas for this job; Valdosta pays the most ($87,340).
- Valdosta$87,340
- Atlanta$86,040
- Gainesville$83,690
- Columbus$81,980
- Augusta$81,190
- Albany$75,330
- Dalton$74,290
- Warner Robins$73,720
All Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers salaries in Georgia
Highest-paying cities for electrical power-line installers and repairers
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($153,330).
- San Jose, CA$153,330
- San Francisco, CA$137,870
- Eugene, OR$131,940
- Olympia, WA$131,820
- Fresno, CA$129,470
Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers salary by city
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Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers salary in Augusta: questions
How much do electrical power-line installers and repairers make an hour in Augusta?
$39.03 an hour on average, and $38.71 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level electrical power-line installers and repairers salary in Augusta?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $48,820 a year and the 25th percentile is $60,030, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the electrical power-line installers and repairers take-home pay in Augusta?
About $62,644 a year ($5,220 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $81,190.
Do electrical power-line installers and repairers earn more in Augusta than elsewhere?
The average here is 12% less than the U.S. average for this job ($91,970).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 49-9051; area Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC (12260). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.8%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.98, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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