U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) / Department of Transportation / High Voltage Electrician

Job-title file

High Voltage Electrician

Operate, maintain, and repair equipment or facilities, performing skilled hands-on work.

22 employees hold this title in Department of Transportation. Median total compensation for the role is $75,800, below the department median of $137,624.

Employees: 22
Total payroll: $1.7M
Role median: $75,800
Agency median: $137,624
Comparison: Below

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$57,351$109,459+

Hover a bar for its range; click to filter the list below.

How total compensation varies among the 22 people in this role. Even for one job title, pay differs with seniority, step, overtime, and tenure. Each bar is a pay range; the far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Compared with the local labor market

High Voltage Electrician pay vs. the United States

Across all employers in the United States, the median wage for Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers — about 131,070 people — is $95,320. Department of Transportation pays a median base salary of $75,800 for this role, 20% below that figure — about the 33rd percentile of local pay for the occupation.

Where Department of Transportation sits in the local pay range

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$51,470

$67,270

$95,320

$109,740

$128,690

Department of Transportation median · $75,800

The bar is the range of annual wages for Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers across every employer in the United States, from the 10th to the 90th percentile, with the middle 50% highlighted. The marker shows Department of Transportation’s median base salary for this role. Both figures are base pay only.

Median total compensation for this role at Department of Transportation is $75,800, which includes overtime and employer-paid benefits. The benchmark above excludes both, so total compensation is deliberately not compared against it.

Benchmark: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (May 2025). BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) covers all employers in the area — private, non-profit, and government alike — so this is a comparison against the whole local labor market for the occupation, not against private-sector pay. OEWS wages are straight-time pay and exclude overtime, shift differentials, and employer-paid benefits, so the government figure shown here is base pay on the same basis. Total compensation is not comparable to it. Job titles are matched to the closest standard occupation, so the comparison is between similar work rather than an identical job classification.

Compare departments

This role across U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense)

High Voltage Electrician is held in 10 U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) departments. In Department of Transportation, the median of $75,800 ranks #8 of 10.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Presidio Trust

$146,980 · 4

Department of Energy

$129,527 · 617

Department of Interior

$119,356 · 186

Department of Agriculture

$102,576 · 1

Department of Homeland Security

$86,151 · 13

Department of Health and Human Services

$86,151 · 15

Department of Commerce

$83,125 · 2

Inter Bound and Water Community United States Section

$73,077 · 2

Department of Veterans Affairs

$67,118 · 27

Median total compensation for the High Voltage Electrician role in other U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense)departments (highest first). Each bar links to that department’s page for this role.

Compare jurisdictions

High Voltage Electrician beyond U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense)

This role is reported in 4 jurisdictions. In U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense), the median of $122,430 ranks #1 of 4. See High Voltage Electrician across all of U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) →

Highest-paying jurisdictions for this role

Massachusetts

$121,286 · 15

New York Public Authorities

$69,255 · 6

Maine

$68,009 · 6

Median total compensation for comparable High Voltage Electrician roles in other jurisdictions. Titles are matched by normalized name across sources, not identical job classification, and pay is not cost-of-living adjusted. Each bar links to that jurisdiction’s page for the role.

Same department

Other job titles in Department of Transportation

Accounting 249
Administration and Office Support Student Trainee 69
Administrative Officer 376
Aerospace Engineering 838
Air Traffic Assistance 189
Air Traffic Control 17,900
Aircraft Operation 114
Auditing 63
Aviation Safety 4,127
Budget Analysis 94
Civil Engineering 1,327
Community Planning 351
Computer Engineering 80
Computer Science 278
Contracting 491
Economist 143
Electrical Engineering 167
Electronics Engineering 639
Electronics Technical 315
Engineering Technical 568
Environmental Protection Specialist 388
Equal Employment Opportunity 66
Equal Opportunity Compliance 96
Financial Administration and Program 526
Foreign Affairs 69
General Attorney 579
General Business and Industry 92
General Engineering 1,666
Government Information Specialist 58
Grants Management 80
Highway Safety 230
Human Resources Management 598
Information Technology Management 1,811
Instructional Systems 63
Legal Instruments Examining 130
Logistics Management 226
Maintenance Mechanic 78
Management and Program Analysis 3,210
Management and Program Clerical and Assistance 726
Mechanical Engineering 262
Medical Officer 54
Miscellaneous Administration and Program 1,849
Miscellaneous Clerk and Assistant 391
Motor Carrier Safety 454
Navigational Information 456
Operations Research 210
Program Management 1,251
Psychology 100
Public Affairs 46
Railroad Safety 512
Realty 96
Safety and Occupational Health Management 102
Security Administration 115
Social Science 56
Technical Systems Program Manager 787
Technical Writing and Editing 56
Telecommunications 64
Transportation Industry Analysis 162
Transportation Specialist 6,433
Transportation Student Trainee 50

Record list

Employees with this title

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Michael Fabrizi

High Voltage Electrician/Department of Transportation

2024 total comp

$110,861

Sub-department: Maritime Administration
Base pay: $110,861
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $110,861
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Benicia
Work county: Solano
Work state: California

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $110,861
Basic Pay (before locality): $110,861
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 060330095
Length of Service (Years): 6
Occupation Code (OPM): 2810
Pay Plan (OPM): WS

Michael Fabrizi is a High Voltage Electrician at Department of Transportation based in Benicia, California. 2024 total compensation came to $110,861. They are classified at grade 12.

Amur Layoso

High Voltage Electrician/Department of Transportation

2024 total comp

$107,522

Sub-department: Maritime Administration
Base pay: $107,522
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $107,522
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Benicia
Work county: Solano
Work state: California

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $107,522
Basic Pay (before locality): $107,522
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 060330095
Length of Service (Years): 32
Occupation Code (OPM): 2810
Pay Plan (OPM): WL

Amur Layoso is a High Voltage Electrician at Department of Transportation based in Benicia, California. 2024 total compensation came to $107,522. They are classified at grade 11.

Keith Wiehrs

High Voltage Electrician/Department of Transportation

2024 total comp

$100,385

Sub-department: Maritime Administration
Base pay: $100,385
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $100,385
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Fort Eustis
Work county: Newport News
Work state: Virginia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $100,385
Basic Pay (before locality): $100,385
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 511004700
Length of Service (Years): 10
Occupation Code (OPM): 2810
Pay Plan (OPM): WS

Keith Wiehrs is a High Voltage Electrician at Department of Transportation based in Fort Eustis, Virginia. 2024 total compensation came to $100,385. They are classified at grade 12.

Clyde Winschell

High Voltage Electrician/Department of Transportation

2024 total comp

$97,797

Sub-department: Maritime Administration
Base pay: $97,797
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $97,797
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Benicia
Work county: Solano
Work state: California

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $97,797
Basic Pay (before locality): $97,797
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 060330095
Length of Service (Years): 19
Occupation Code (OPM): 2810
Pay Plan (OPM): WG

Clyde Winschell holds the role of High Voltage Electrician at Department of Transportation based in Benicia, California. In 2024, their total compensation was $97,797. Their pay grade is 11.

Jonathan Angangan

High Voltage Electrician/Department of Transportation

2024 total comp

$94,249

Sub-department: Maritime Administration
Base pay: $94,249
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $94,249
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Benicia
Work county: Solano
Work state: California

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $94,249
Basic Pay (before locality): $94,249
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 060330095
Length of Service (Years): 20
Occupation Code (OPM): 2810
Pay Plan (OPM): WG

Jonathan Angangan works as a High Voltage Electrician for Department of Transportation based in Benicia, California. Jonathan earned $94,249 in 2024. Their pay grade is 11.

Danny Harris

High Voltage Electrician/Department of Transportation

2024 total comp

$84,795

Sub-department: Maritime Administration
Base pay: $84,795
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $84,795
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Fort Eustis
Work county: Newport News
Work state: Virginia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $84,795
Basic Pay (before locality): $84,795
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 511004700
Length of Service (Years): 36
Occupation Code (OPM): 2810
Pay Plan (OPM): WL

Danny Harris is a High Voltage Electrician at Department of Transportation based in Fort Eustis, Virginia. 2024 total compensation came to $84,795. They are classified at grade 11.

Joel Ducote

High Voltage Electrician/Department of Transportation

2024 total comp

$81,936

Sub-department: Maritime Administration
Base pay: $81,936
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $81,936
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Beaumont
Work county: Jefferson
Work state: Texas

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $81,936
Basic Pay (before locality): $81,936
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 480490245
Length of Service (Years): 7
Occupation Code (OPM): 2810
Pay Plan (OPM): WL

At Department of Transportation, Joel Ducote serves as a High Voltage Electrician based in Beaumont, Texas. Their 2024 pay totaled $81,936. They are classified at grade 11.

Luther Sanders

High Voltage Electrician/Department of Transportation

2024 total comp

$77,115

Sub-department: Maritime Administration
Base pay: $77,115
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $77,115
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Beaumont
Work county: Jefferson
Work state: Texas

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $77,115
Basic Pay (before locality): $77,115
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 480490245
Length of Service (Years): 16
Occupation Code (OPM): 2810
Pay Plan (OPM): WG

At Department of Transportation, Luther Sanders serves as a High Voltage Electrician based in Beaumont, Texas. Their 2024 pay totaled $77,115. They are classified at grade 11.

Adrian Daughtrey

High Voltage Electrician/Department of Transportation

2024 total comp

$77,094

Sub-department: Maritime Administration
Base pay: $77,094
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $77,094
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Norfolk
Work county: Norfolk
Work state: Virginia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $77,094
Basic Pay (before locality): $77,094
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 511760710
Length of Service (Years): 6
Occupation Code (OPM): 2810
Pay Plan (OPM): WG

Adrian Daughtrey works as a High Voltage Electrician for Department of Transportation based in Norfolk, Virginia. Adrian earned $77,094 in 2024. Their pay grade is 11.

Joseph Ferguson

High Voltage Electrician/Department of Transportation

2024 total comp

$77,094

Sub-department: Maritime Administration
Base pay: $77,094
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $77,094
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Fort Eustis
Work county: Newport News
Work state: Virginia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $77,094
Basic Pay (before locality): $77,094
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 511004700
Length of Service (Years): 10
Occupation Code (OPM): 2810
Pay Plan (OPM): WG

At Department of Transportation, Joseph Ferguson serves as a High Voltage Electrician based in Fort Eustis, Virginia. Their 2024 pay totaled $77,094. They are classified at grade 11.

James Kirsch

High Voltage Electrician/Department of Transportation

2024 total comp

$77,094

Sub-department: Maritime Administration
Base pay: $77,094
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $77,094
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Norfolk
Work county: Norfolk
Work state: Virginia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $77,094
Basic Pay (before locality): $77,094
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 511760710
Length of Service (Years): 13
Occupation Code (OPM): 2810
Pay Plan (OPM): WG

James Kirsch holds the role of High Voltage Electrician at Department of Transportation based in Norfolk, Virginia. In 2024, their total compensation was $77,094. Their pay grade is 11.

Richard Sanchez

High Voltage Electrician/Department of Transportation

2024 total comp

$74,506

Sub-department: Maritime Administration
Base pay: $74,506
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $74,506
Pay grade: 08
Work city: Benicia
Work county: Solano
Work state: California

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $74,506
Basic Pay (before locality): $74,506
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 060330095
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 2810
Pay Plan (OPM): WG

At Department of Transportation, Richard Sanchez serves as a High Voltage Electrician based in Benicia, California. Their 2024 pay totaled $74,506. They are classified at grade 08.

Jeffery Cunningham

High Voltage Electrician/Department of Transportation

2024 total comp

$74,506

Sub-department: Maritime Administration
Base pay: $74,506
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $74,506
Pay grade: 08
Work city: Benicia
Work county: Solano
Work state: California

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $74,506
Basic Pay (before locality): $74,506
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 060330095
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 2810
Pay Plan (OPM): WG

Jeffery Cunningham works as a High Voltage Electrician for Department of Transportation based in Benicia, California. Jeffery earned $74,506 in 2024. Their pay grade is 08.

Shon Mcdaniel

High Voltage Electrician/Department of Transportation

2024 total comp

$71,605

Sub-department: Maritime Administration
Base pay: $71,605
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $71,605
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Beaumont
Work county: Jefferson
Work state: Texas

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $71,605
Basic Pay (before locality): $71,605
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 480490245
Length of Service (Years): 3
Occupation Code (OPM): 2810
Pay Plan (OPM): WG

Shon Mcdaniel works as a High Voltage Electrician for Department of Transportation based in Beaumont, Texas. Shon earned $71,605 in 2024. Their pay grade is 11.

Chaise Russell

High Voltage Electrician/Department of Transportation

2024 total comp

$71,605

Sub-department: Maritime Administration
Base pay: $71,605
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $71,605
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Beaumont
Work county: Jefferson
Work state: Texas

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $71,605
Basic Pay (before locality): $71,605
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 480490245
Length of Service (Years): 2
Occupation Code (OPM): 2810
Pay Plan (OPM): WG

Chaise Russell works as a High Voltage Electrician for Department of Transportation based in Beaumont, Texas. Chaise earned $71,605 in 2024. Their pay grade is 11.

Johnathan Simon

High Voltage Electrician/Department of Transportation

2024 total comp

$68,808

Sub-department: Maritime Administration
Base pay: $68,808
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $68,808
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Beaumont
Work county: Jefferson
Work state: Texas

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $68,808
Basic Pay (before locality): $68,808
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 480490245
Length of Service (Years): 5
Occupation Code (OPM): 2810
Pay Plan (OPM): WG

At Department of Transportation, Johnathan Simon serves as a High Voltage Electrician based in Beaumont, Texas. Their 2024 pay totaled $68,808. They are classified at grade 11.

Travis Jones

High Voltage Electrician/Department of Transportation

2024 total comp

$68,808

Sub-department: Maritime Administration
Base pay: $68,808
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $68,808
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Beaumont
Work county: Jefferson
Work state: Texas

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $68,808
Basic Pay (before locality): $68,808
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 480490245
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 2810
Pay Plan (OPM): WG

Travis Jones is a High Voltage Electrician at Department of Transportation based in Beaumont, Texas. 2024 total compensation came to $68,808. They are classified at grade 11.

Christopher Tapia

High Voltage Electrician/Department of Transportation

2024 total comp

$68,808

Sub-department: Maritime Administration
Base pay: $68,808
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $68,808
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Beaumont
Work county: Jefferson
Work state: Texas

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $68,808
Basic Pay (before locality): $68,808
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 480490245
Length of Service (Years): 3
Occupation Code (OPM): 2810
Pay Plan (OPM): WG

Christopher Tapia is a High Voltage Electrician at Department of Transportation based in Beaumont, Texas. 2024 total compensation came to $68,808. They are classified at grade 11.

John Mcclaskey

High Voltage Electrician/Department of Transportation

2024 total comp

$66,033

Sub-department: Maritime Administration
Base pay: $66,033
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $66,033
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Beaumont
Work county: Jefferson
Work state: Texas

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $66,033
Basic Pay (before locality): $66,033
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 480490245
Length of Service (Years): 2
Occupation Code (OPM): 2810
Pay Plan (OPM): WG

John Mcclaskey works as a High Voltage Electrician for Department of Transportation based in Beaumont, Texas. John earned $66,033 in 2024. Their pay grade is 11.

David Harden

High Voltage Electrician/Department of Transportation

2024 total comp

$64,238

Sub-department: Maritime Administration
Base pay: $64,238
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $64,238
Pay grade: 08
Work city: Fort Eustis
Work county: Newport News
Work state: Virginia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $64,238
Basic Pay (before locality): $64,238
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 511004700
Length of Service (Years): 12
Occupation Code (OPM): 2810
Pay Plan (OPM): WG

David Harden holds the role of High Voltage Electrician at Department of Transportation based in Fort Eustis, Virginia. In 2024, their total compensation was $64,238. Their pay grade is 08.

Abram Wersig

High Voltage Electrician/Department of Transportation

2024 total comp

$60,648

Sub-department: Maritime Administration
Base pay: $60,648
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,648
Pay grade: 08
Work city: Beaumont
Work county: Jefferson
Work state: Texas

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $60,648
Basic Pay (before locality): $60,648
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 480490245
Length of Service (Years): 3
Occupation Code (OPM): 2810
Pay Plan (OPM): WG

Abram Wersig is a High Voltage Electrician at Department of Transportation based in Beaumont, Texas. 2024 total compensation came to $60,648. They are classified at grade 08.

Jerry Buchanan

High Voltage Electrician/Department of Transportation

2024 total comp

$57,351

Sub-department: Maritime Administration
Base pay: $57,351
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $57,351
Pay grade: 08
Work city: Fort Eustis
Work county: Newport News
Work state: Virginia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $57,351
Basic Pay (before locality): $57,351
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 511004700
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 2810
Pay Plan (OPM): WG

Jerry Buchanan holds the role of High Voltage Electrician at Department of Transportation based in Fort Eustis, Virginia. In 2024, their total compensation was $57,351. Their pay grade is 08.