Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers pay range in Canton
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $64,880 a year or less, while the top 10% make $111,480 or more. The middle half of electrical power-line installers and repairers in Canton earn between $77,060 and $111,480.
- $65K10th
- $77K25th
- $109KMedian
- $111K75th
- $111K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $96,690 | $8,058 | $46.49 |
| Median | $109,300 | $9,108 | $52.55 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $77,060 | $6,422 | $37.05 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $111,480 | $9,290 | $53.60 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers pay in Canton vs. Ohio and the U.S.
Electrical power-line installers and repairers in Canton earn 9% more than the Ohio average ($88,330) and 5% more than the U.S. average ($91,970). At the median the gap is +15% against the U.S. median of $95,320.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canton | $96,690 | $109,300 | $64,880 | $111,480 | 90 |
| Ohio | $88,330 | $93,150 | $58,840 | $111,760 | 4,260 |
| 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 Canton
On the average salary of $96,690, a single filer in Canton takes home about $72,210 a year, or $6,018 a month and $2,777 every two weeks. Taxes take 25% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Includes Canton's local income tax (2.5%); the city income tax is that of the principal city (suburbs have their own rates) and school district income taxes are not included.
Is Canton a good place for electrical power-line installers and repairers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Canton area are 11% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 89.4), so the average $96,690 buys what about $108,147 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.4 times the median wage of all jobs in Canton ($45,810). A typical home costs $218,776, or 2.3 years of this average salary before tax.
Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers salary in other Ohio cities
Canton ranks 1st of 8 Ohio metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Canton$96,690
- Youngstown$93,150
- Akron$91,640
- Cincinnati$91,240
- Dayton$90,240
- Cleveland$89,220
- Toledo$84,480
- Columbus$83,980
All Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers salaries in Ohio
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 Canton: questions
How much do electrical power-line installers and repairers make an hour in Canton?
$46.49 an hour on average, and $52.55 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level electrical power-line installers and repairers salary in Canton?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $64,880 a year and the 25th percentile is $77,060, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the electrical power-line installers and repairers take-home pay in Canton?
About $72,210 a year ($6,018 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $96,690. Includes Canton's local income tax (2.5%); the city income tax is that of the principal city (suburbs have their own rates) and school district income taxes are not included.
Do electrical power-line installers and repairers earn more in Canton than elsewhere?
The average here is 5% 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 Canton-Massillon, OH (15940). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.5%.
- 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). Includes Canton's local income tax (2.5%); the city income tax is that of the principal city (suburbs have their own rates) and school district income taxes are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.69, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.69).
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