Electrical Power-Line Installers (Linemen) Salary in California
Median Annual Salary
$122,520
$58.91/hr
Salary Range
$67,690 – $160,860
10th – 90th percentile
Employed
11,070
workers statewide
10-Yr Growth
+8.8%
Much faster than avg
COL-Adjusted
$108,233
real purchasing power
32.4% above the national median ($92,560)
Salary by Percentile
Annual salary distribution from entry-level to top earners
$67,690 (entry)$122,520 (median)$160,860 (top)
Salary Trend
Median salary, 2019–2024
+31.8%
$19,880 total
Salary by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Median Salary | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Redding | $138,230 | 80 |
| Santa Maria-Santa Barbara | $136,850 | 70 |
| Stockton-Lodi | $132,240 | 140 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara | $131,640 | 300 |
| El Centro | $131,420 | 40 |
| Fresno | $130,740 | 210 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont | $128,470 | 750 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim | $127,810 | 2,840 |
| Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura | $127,000 | 280 |
| Bakersfield-Delano | $123,140 | 360 |
| San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles | $120,680 | 290 |
| Modesto | $110,920 | 60 |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario | $110,830 | 1,820 |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom | $108,340 | 920 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad | $106,720 | 920 |
| Vallejo | $90,910 | 690 |
| Santa Rosa-Petaluma | $0 | 130 |
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Salary data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) (2024 OEWS). Cost of living based on BEA Regional Price Parities. For informational purposes only.