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Power-Line Installer Salary in Colorado (2026)
$49.99 per hour · take-home ≈ $78,113/year ($6,509/month) for a single filer
Colorado ranks 20th of 51 states for Power-Line Installer pay, with a median about 9% above the national average. Of the 2,370 Power-Line Installer jobs BLS counts in Colorado, the typical worker earns $103,980 a year — though pay ranges from $59,170 for newcomers to $131,360 at the top.
Power-Line Installer pay range in Colorado
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $59,170 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $74,450 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $103,980 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $121,200 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $131,360 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 2,370 Power-Line Installer jobs in Colorado (occupation code 49-9051, “Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Colorado
A median Power-Line Installer salary of $103,980 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Colorado state income tax, a single filer keeps about $78,113 — an effective tax rate of 24.9%.
| Gross (median) | $103,980 |
| Federal income tax | −$14,046 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$7,954 |
| Colorado state income tax | −$3,867 |
| Take-home (annual) | $78,113 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $6,509 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Colorado paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Power-Line Installer make in Colorado?
- The median Power-Line Installer salary in Colorado is $103,980 per year ($49.99 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $74,450 and $121,200.
- What is the take-home pay for a Power-Line Installer in Colorado?
- On the median salary of $103,980, a single filer in Colorado takes home about $78,113 per year ($6,509 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 24.9%.
- How many Power-Line Installer jobs are there in Colorado?
- BLS counts 2,370 Power-Line Installer jobs in Colorado 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 Colorado 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 Colorado.