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Power-Line Installer Salary in San Jose, CA
A mid-level Power-Line Installer in San Jose, CA earns a median $157,620, ranging $121,590 (P25) to $196,690 (P90).
Power-Line Installer salary percentiles in San Jose, CA
Mid-level (L3) annual base pay. The live page lets you switch seniority from intern to executive.
| Percentile | Annual base |
|---|---|
| 25th percentile | $121,590 |
| Median (50th) | $157,620 |
| 75th percentile | $196,690 |
| 90th percentile | $196,690 |
| Mean | $153,330 |
Job outlook
Nationally, Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers is projected to grow +2.8% with ~9,700 annual openings (BLS projections) — the same figure applies across metros since BLS doesn't publish occupational growth projections below the national level.
Methodology
These Power-Line Installer bands for San Jose, CA draw from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment Statistics (OES). Every percentile traces to a named public source — no anonymous self-reported numbers, no forum threads.
Frequently asked questions
Where does this power-line installer salary data for San Jose, CA come from?
Every percentile for power-line installer roles in San Jose, CA is sourced from U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment Statistics (OES) data — public government records, not anonymous self-reported figures.
Are San Jose, CA power-line installer salaries self-reported?
No. Unlike crowd-sourced salary sites, every band for this San Jose, CA figure traces to a named public source (BLS OES, DOL OFLC) — no forum threads, no unverified user submissions.
How are the P25–P90 percentiles calculated for San Jose, CA?
They come from BLS OES percentile wage estimates for power-line installer roles in the San Jose, CA metropolitan area, supplemented by DOL prevailing-wage data where employer sponsorship is common.
How current is the San Jose, CA data?
BLS OES is updated annually and DOL OFLC filings are released through the year; the power-line installer figures for San Jose, CA refresh on a quarterly cadence.
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Sources: BLS OES, DOL OFLC public filings. Updated quarterly.