Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay
Job Zone 3 - Medium preparation needed
Inspect, test, repair, or maintain electrical equipment in generating stations, substations, and in-service relays.
Median pay: $103,020/yr (U.S. national, May 2025)
Typical range nationwide (10th–90th percentile). This is a population snapshot, not a personal prediction - actual pay varies by location, employer, and experience.
Job outlook: +5.5% projected growth, 2024–2034 — faster than average.
About 2,000 openings per year, on average, over the decade.
Typical entry-level education: Postsecondary nondegree award.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS and Employment Projections.
• Inspect and test equipment and circuits to identify malfunctions or defects, using wiring diagrams and testing devices such as ohmmeters, voltmeters, or ammeters.
• Prepare and maintain records detailing tests, repairs, and maintenance.
• Consult manuals, schematics, wiring diagrams, and engineering personnel to troubleshoot and solve equipment problems and to determine optimum equipment functioning.
• Analyze test data to diagnose malfunctions, to determine performance characteristics of systems, or to evaluate effects of system modifications.
• Open and close switches to isolate defective relays, performing adjustments or repairs.
• Notify facility personnel of equipment shutdowns.
• Repair, replace, and clean equipment and components such as circuit breakers, brushes, and commutators.
• Run signal quality and connectivity tests for individual cables, and record results.
What's the median pay for Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay?
The median pay for Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay is $103,020 per year, per the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
What's the job outlook for Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay?
Employment for Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay is projected to change +5.5% from 2024 to 2034 - faster than average.
What education is typically required for Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay?
Typical entry-level education: Postsecondary nondegree award.
How many job openings are there each year for Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay?
About 2,000 openings per year, on average, over the decade.