Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers pay range in Cincinnati
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $60,860 a year or less, while the top 10% make $119,070 or more. The middle half of electrical power-line installers and repairers in Cincinnati earn between $77,000 and $106,560.
- $61K10th
- $77K25th
- $93KMedian
- $107K75th
- $119K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $91,240 | $7,603 | $43.87 |
| Median | $93,150 | $7,762 | $44.78 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $77,000 | $6,417 | $37.02 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $106,560 | $8,880 | $51.23 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers pay in Cincinnati vs. Ohio and the U.S.
Electrical power-line installers and repairers in Cincinnati earn 3% more than the Ohio average ($88,330) and about the same as the U.S. average ($91,970). At the median the gap is -2% against the U.S. median of $95,320.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cincinnati | $91,240 | $93,150 | $60,860 | $119,070 | 730 |
| 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 Cincinnati
On the average salary of $91,240, a single filer in Cincinnati takes home about $69,301 a year, or $5,775 a month and $2,665 every two weeks. Taxes take 24% of gross pay.
The Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in IN | $70,310 | $5,859 |
| Working in KY | $69,942 | $5,828 |
| Working in OH | $69,301 | $5,775 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Includes Cincinnati's local income tax (1.8%); the city income tax is that of the principal city (suburbs have their own rates) and school district income taxes are not included.
Is Cincinnati a good place for electrical power-line installers and repairers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Cincinnati area are 5% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 95.4), so the average $91,240 buys what about $95,669 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.9 times the median wage of all jobs in Cincinnati ($50,170). A typical home costs $311,270, or 3.4 years of this average salary before tax.
Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers salary in other Ohio cities
Cincinnati ranks 4th of 8 Ohio metro areas for this job; Canton pays the most ($96,690).
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 Cincinnati: questions
How much do electrical power-line installers and repairers make an hour in Cincinnati?
$43.86 an hour on average, and $44.79 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level electrical power-line installers and repairers salary in Cincinnati?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $60,860 a year and the 25th percentile is $77,000, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the electrical power-line installers and repairers take-home pay in Cincinnati?
About $69,301 a year ($5,775 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $91,240. Includes Cincinnati's local income tax (1.8%); 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 Cincinnati than elsewhere?
The average here is about the same as 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 Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN (17140). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.3%.
- 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). Includes Cincinnati's local income tax (1.8%); 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 0.79, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.79).
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