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Power-Line Installer Salary in Alaska (2026)
$44.46 per hour · take-home ≈ $73,883/year ($6,157/month) for a single filer
Alaska ranks 33rd of 51 states for Power-Line Installer pay, with a median about 3% below the national average. Of the 490 Power-Line Installer jobs BLS counts in Alaska, the typical worker earns $92,470 a year — though pay ranges from $52,040 for newcomers to $139,750 at the top.
Power-Line Installer pay range in Alaska
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $52,040 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $61,140 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $92,470 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $120,790 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $139,750 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 490 Power-Line Installer jobs in Alaska (occupation code 49-9051, “Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Alaska
A median Power-Line Installer salary of $92,470 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare (no state income tax in Alaska), a single filer keeps about $73,883 — an effective tax rate of 20.1%.
| Gross (median) | $92,470 |
| Federal income tax | −$11,513 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$7,074 |
| Alaska state income tax | −$0 |
| Take-home (annual) | $73,883 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $6,157 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Power-Line Installer make in Alaska?
- The median Power-Line Installer salary in Alaska is $92,470 per year ($44.46 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $61,140 and $120,790.
- What is the take-home pay for a Power-Line Installer in Alaska?
- On the median salary of $92,470, a single filer in Alaska takes home about $73,883 per year ($6,157 per month) after federal tax, FICA — an effective tax rate of 20.1%.
- How many Power-Line Installer jobs are there in Alaska?
- BLS counts 490 Power-Line Installer jobs in Alaska in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Alaska state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Alaska.