Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers (49-9051)
Occupation description: Install or repair cables or wires used in electrical power or distribution systems. May erect poles and light or heavy duty transmission towers. Excludes Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay (49-2095).
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Employment and Job Openings
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| Employment | Average annual openings | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 estimate | 2028 projection | Percent change | Labor force exits | Occupation transfers | Total | |
| Alaska | 383 | 387 | 1.0 | 9 | 23 | 32 |
| United States | 119,400 | 128,900 | 0.0 | 3,000 | 7,400 | 11,400 |
Job outlook
- Alaska: Alaska’s employment growth is low with moderate employment opportunities. Read more.
2019 Wages
| Mean Wage | Wage by Percentile | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mean | 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th | |
| United States | 34.60 | 18.66 | 25.74 | 34.86 | 43.69 | 49.76 |
| Alaska | 44.15 | 28.59 | 38.76 | 45.36 | 53.06 | 59.02 |
| Anchorage/Mat-Su Area | 44.32 | 27.56 | 37.73 | 45.93 | 54.28 | 59.29 |
| Balance of State | 43.19 | 30.38 | 39.23 | 44.24 | 48.98 | 56.95 |
