Electrical Power-Line Installers (Linemen) Salary in North Carolina
Median Annual Salary
$75,630
$36.36/hr
Salary Range
$48,670 – $102,830
10th – 90th percentile
Employed
4,930
workers statewide
10-Yr Growth
+8.8%
Much faster than avg
COL-Adjusted
$80,974
real purchasing power
18.3% below the national median ($92,560)
Salary by Percentile
Annual salary distribution from entry-level to top earners
$48,670 (entry)$75,630 (median)$102,830 (top)
Salary Trend
Median salary, 2019–2024
+31.8%
$19,880 total
Salary by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Median Salary | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Winston-Salem | $83,650 | 90 |
| Goldsboro | $83,450 | 50 |
| Asheville | $81,110 | 150 |
| Greensboro-High Point | $79,170 | 240 |
| Jacksonville | $78,350 | 40 |
| Raleigh-Cary | $76,420 | 480 |
| Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia | $75,630 | 1,010 |
| Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton | $75,460 | 100 |
| Wilmington | $73,580 | 350 |
| Durham-Chapel Hill | $69,670 | 160 |
| Greenville | $67,280 | 90 |
| Fayetteville | $63,370 | 240 |
| Rocky Mount | $62,290 | 60 |
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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.