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Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers in District of Columbia

Electrical power-line installers and repairers install, maintain, and repair cables and wires in electrical power and distribution systems. They may also erect poles and transmission towers In District of Columbia the median pay is $101,240 a year, 6% above the national median of $95,320.

$101,240median pay in District of Columbia, per year
$84,170–$132,200middle half earn
150employed in District of Columbia
$95,320U.S. median, for comparison
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What it takes

Preparation: Some preparation (usually high school; some on-the-job training). Most hold a high school diploma.

Skills that matter most

Active ListeningTroubleshootingMonitoringOperations MonitoringOperation and ControlCritical ThinkingCoordinationComplex Problem Solving

Knowledge areas

Building and ConstructionEnglish LanguageEducation and TrainingPublic Safety and SecurityTransportationMechanical

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O*NET-SOC 49-9051.00. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, District of Columbia, annual.