Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers

SOC 49-9051 · Construction, Installation & Trades

194

jobs in Hamilton County, 2026

estimated openings each year

$117,304

median pay in Hamilton County

-23.8%

projected job growth

Source: Lightcast Q1 2026 occupation snapshot, Hamilton County, IN.

What this job pays in the Indianapolis area

Half of workers earn more than the median, half earn less. The range below runs from the 10th to the 90th percentile.

Point in the range	Per year	Per hour
10th percentile	$52,110	$25.05
25th percentile	$67,860	$32.63
Median (middle)	$105,300	$50.63
75th percentile	$110,820	$53.28
90th percentile	$115,290	$55.43

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 release, Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood MSA. Hamilton County employers often pay above the metro median for skilled roles. "Not published" means the federal source suppressed or top-coded that value.

What you need to get started

Most common education: A high school diploma or GED.

How much preparation: Some preparation. Usually a high school diploma and a few months of learning on the job.

Source: O*NET database, U.S. Department of Labor (2021-2023 vintages).

This role is a documented next step from

First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers Truck Drivers

Local training that can get you there

Ivy Tech Community College Post-secondary
Associate degrees, certificates, workforce credentials across IT, healthcare, advanced manufacturing, business, skilled trades.
The Pursuit Institute (TPI) K-12 CTE
K-12 CTE consortium serving all 6 Hamilton County school corps. 9 career pathways, 15 TPI-managed programs, 450+ courses. Advanced manufacturing, healthcare, business/finance, education, agriculture, info tech, hospitality, engineering.
InvestOnward Workforce Training
Workforce training and re-entry support. Entry-level trades, construction, logistics, manufacturing, hospitality, customer service.
Re-Entry Workforce Initiative Justice-Involved Workforce
Workforce re-entry for individuals exiting jail, in SUD recovery, or under Community Corrections supervision. Funded by Hamilton County Commissioners + Council.
Artisanship / HAOI-Hub & Spoke Skilled Trades Skilled Trades
5-week NCCER training program (HAOI + Hub & Spoke + Ivy Tech + IHC partnership). Launch June 2026. Targets construction and maintenance trades.

Source: IHC program registry, curated April 2026. Programs decide their own eligibility and enrollment.

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