Substation Electrician Career

*A job as a Substation Electrician falls under the broader career category of Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay. The information on this page will generally apply to all careers in this category but may not specifically apply to this career title.

Job Description for Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay : Inspect, test, repair, or maintain electrical equipment in generating stations, substations, and in-service relays.


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Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Rela Career

Salary Info

Median Annual Wage

$74,540

Median Hourly Wage

$35.84*

Total Employed Nationally

23,060


Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics May 2016 wage data and 2016-2026 employment projections. "Projected growth" represents the estimated change in total employment over the projections period (2016-2026). "Projected job openings" represent openings due to growth and replacement.