Power & Communication Line Construction Industry - Market Size, Trends, and Growth - 2025-2030

Industry Overview

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in the construction of power lines and towers, power plants, and radio, television, and telecommunications transmitting/receiving towers. The work performed may include new work, reconstruction, rehabilitation, and repairs. Specialty trade contractors are included in this industry if they are engaged in activities primarily related to power and communication line and related structures construction. All structures (including buildings) that are integral parts of power and communication networks (e.g., transmitting towers, substations, and power plants) are included. Illustrative Examples: Alternative energy (e.g., geothermal, ocean wave, solar, wind) structure construction Power line stringing Cellular phone tower construction Radio transmitting tower construction Co-generation plant construction Satellite receiving station construction Communication tower construction Nuclear power plant construction Telephone line stringing Electric light and power plant (except hydroelectric) construction Transformer station and substation, electric power, construction Electric power transmission line and tower construction Underground cable (e.g., cable television, electricity, telephone) laying
Source: U.S. Census Bureau

Market Size and Industry Forecast

This research report analyzes the market size and trends in the Power and Communication Line Construction industry. It shows overall market size from 2020 to the present, and predicts industry growth through 2030. Revenues data include both public and private companies.

HistoricalForecasted
20202021202220232024202520262027202820292030
Market Size (Total Revenue)

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% Growth Rate
Number of Companies
Total Employees
Average Revenue per Company
Average Employees per Company
Source: U.S. government financial data

Industry Revenue ($ Billions)

Industry Market Size
  • 2018
  • 2019
  • 2020
  • 2021
  • 2022
  • 2023
  • 2024


Advanced econometric models forecast five years of industry growth based on short- and long-term trend analysis. Market size includes revenue generated from all products and services sold within the industry.

Geographic Breakdown by U.S. State

Market size by state reveals local opportunity through the number of companies located in the region. Each state's growth rate is affected by regional economic conditions. Data by state can be used to pinpoint profitable and nonprofitable locations for Power & Communication Line Construction companies in the United States.

Power & Communication Line Construction Revenue by State

Market Size by State

Distribution by Company Size

Company SizeAll IndustriesPower & Communication Line Construction
Small Business (< 5 Employees)

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Small Business (5 - 20)
Midsized Business (20 - 100)
Large Business (100 - 500)
Enterprise (> 500)

Power & Communication Line Construction Industry Income Statement (Average Financial Metrics)

Financial statement analysis determines averages for the following industry forces:
The report includes a traditional income statement from an "average" company (both public and private companies included).

Industry AveragePercent of Sales
Total Revenue

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Operating Revenue
Cost of Goods Sold (COGS)
Gross Profit
Operating Expenses
Operating Income
Non-Operating Income
Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT)
Interest Expense
Earnings Before Taxes
Income Tax
Net Profit


Average Income Statement

Average Income Statement

Cost of Goods Sold

Salaries, Wages, and Benefits

Rent

Advertising

Depreciation and Amortization

Officer Compensation

Net Income


Financial Ratio Analysis

Financial ratios allow a company's performance to be compared against that of its peers.

Financial RatioIndustry Average
Profitability Ratios

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Profit Margin
ROE
ROA
Liquidity Ratios
Current Ratio
Quick Ratio
Activity Ratios
Average Collection Period
Asset Turnover Ratio
Receivables Turnover Ratio
Inventory Conversion Ratio

Power & Communication Line Construction Industry Compensation and Salary Surveys

TitlePercent of WorkforceBottom QuartileAverage (Median) SalaryUpper Quartile
Management Occupations7%

Chief Executives0%
General and Operations Managers2%
Office and Administrative Support Occupations7%
Construction and Extraction Occupations37%
Supervisors of Construction and Extraction Workers5%
First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers5%
First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers5%
Construction Trades Workers30%
Construction Laborers15%
Construction Laborers15%
Construction Equipment Operators7%
Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators7%
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations37%
Other Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations30%
Line Installers and Repairers28%
Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers18%
Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers10%

Government Contracts

The federal government spent an annual total of $408,484,828 on the power & communication line construction industry. It has awarded 1,560 contracts to 413 companies, with an average value of $989,067 per company.

Top Companies in Power & Communication Line Construction and Adjacent Industries

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PublisherPell Research
GeographyUnited States
Publication DateMarch 2025
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