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Power-Line Installer Salary in Arkansas (2026)
$39.16 per hour · take-home ≈ $63,137/year ($5,261/month) for a single filer
Arkansas ranks 40th of 51 states for Power-Line Installer pay, with a median about 14% below the national average. Of the 1,510 Power-Line Installer jobs BLS counts in Arkansas, the typical worker earns $81,450 a year — though pay ranges from $51,150 for newcomers to $115,120 at the top.
Power-Line Installer pay range in Arkansas
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $51,150 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $63,440 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $81,450 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $107,900 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $115,120 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 1,510 Power-Line Installer jobs in Arkansas (occupation code 49-9051, “Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Arkansas
A median Power-Line Installer salary of $81,450 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Arkansas state income tax, a single filer keeps about $63,137 — an effective tax rate of 22.5%.
| Gross (median) | $81,450 |
| Federal income tax | −$9,089 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$6,231 |
| Arkansas state income tax | −$2,993 |
| Take-home (annual) | $63,137 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $5,261 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Arkansas paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Power-Line Installer make in Arkansas?
- The median Power-Line Installer salary in Arkansas is $81,450 per year ($39.16 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $63,440 and $107,900.
- What is the take-home pay for a Power-Line Installer in Arkansas?
- On the median salary of $81,450, a single filer in Arkansas takes home about $63,137 per year ($5,261 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 22.5%.
- How many Power-Line Installer jobs are there in Arkansas?
- BLS counts 1,510 Power-Line Installer jobs in Arkansas 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 Arkansas 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 Arkansas.