Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers pay range in Providence
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $74,330 a year or less, while the top 10% make $125,600 or more. The middle half of electrical power-line installers and repairers in Providence earn between $94,330 and $122,640.
- $74K10th
- $94K25th
- $113KMedian
- $123K75th
- $126K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $105,570 | $8,798 | $50.75 |
| Median | $113,120 | $9,427 | $54.38 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $94,330 | $7,861 | $45.35 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $122,640 | $10,220 | $58.96 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers pay in Providence vs. Rhode Island and the U.S.
Electrical power-line installers and repairers in Providence earn about the same as the Rhode Island average ($103,110) and 15% more than the U.S. average ($91,970). At the median the gap is +19% against the U.S. median of $95,320.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Providence | $105,570 | $113,120 | $74,330 | $125,600 | 190 |
| Rhode Island | $103,110 | $104,620 | $72,710 | $125,200 | 120 |
| 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 Providence
On the average salary of $105,570, a single filer in Providence takes home about $79,686 a year, or $6,640 a month and $3,065 every two weeks. Taxes take 25% of gross pay.
The Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in RI | $79,686 | $6,640 |
| Working in MA | $78,140 | $6,512 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Rhode Island's Temporary Disability Insurance payroll contribution is not included.
Is Providence a good place for electrical power-line installers and repairers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Providence area are 2% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 101.8), so the average $105,570 buys what about $103,731 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.1 times the median wage of all jobs in Providence ($53,680). A typical home costs $524,867, or 5.0 years of this average salary before tax.
Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers salary in nearby metro areas
- Norwich, CT$100,850
- Worcester, MA$112,370
- Boston, MA$108,280
- Hartford, CT$99,260
- Springfield, MA$94,950
- Amherst, MA$103,650
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 Providence: questions
How much do electrical power-line installers and repairers make an hour in Providence?
$50.76 an hour on average, and $54.39 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level electrical power-line installers and repairers salary in Providence?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $74,330 a year and the 25th percentile is $94,330, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the electrical power-line installers and repairers take-home pay in Providence?
About $79,686 a year ($6,640 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $105,570. Rhode Island's Temporary Disability Insurance payroll contribution is not included.
Do electrical power-line installers and repairers earn more in Providence than elsewhere?
The average here is 15% more 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 Providence-Warwick, RI-MA (39300). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.3%.
- 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). Rhode Island's Temporary Disability Insurance payroll contribution is not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.32, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.32).
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