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Power-Line Installer Salary in California (2026)
$62.04 per hour · take-home ≈ $91,541/year ($7,628/month) for a single filer
California is among the top 5 highest-paying states for Power-Line Installers (4th of 51), with a median about 35% above the national average. Of the 8,930 Power-Line Installer jobs BLS counts in California, the typical worker earns $129,040 a year — though pay ranges from $77,350 for newcomers to $167,090 at the top.
Power-Line Installer pay range in California
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $77,350 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $98,680 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $129,040 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $156,380 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $167,090 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 8,930 Power-Line Installer jobs in California (occupation code 49-9051, “Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers”).
Gross vs. take-home in California
A median Power-Line Installer salary of $129,040 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus California state income tax, a single filer keeps about $91,541 — an effective tax rate of 29.1%.
| Gross (median) | $129,040 |
| Federal income tax | −$19,704 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$9,872 |
| California state income tax | −$7,924 |
| Take-home (annual) | $91,541 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $7,628 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Power-Line Installer make in California?
- The median Power-Line Installer salary in California is $129,040 per year ($62.04 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $98,680 and $156,380.
- What is the take-home pay for a Power-Line Installer in California?
- On the median salary of $129,040, a single filer in California takes home about $91,541 per year ($7,628 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 29.1%.
- How many Power-Line Installer jobs are there in California?
- BLS counts 8,930 Power-Line Installer jobs in California 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 California 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 California.