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Power-Line Installer Salary in Connecticut (2026)
$60.99 per hour · take-home ≈ $91,607/year ($7,634/month) for a single filer
Connecticut is among the top 5 highest-paying states for Power-Line Installers (5th of 51), with a median about 33% above the national average. Of the 940 Power-Line Installer jobs BLS counts in Connecticut, the typical worker earns $126,850 a year — though pay ranges from $46,960 for newcomers to $135,730 at the top.
Power-Line Installer pay range in Connecticut
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $46,960 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $90,740 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $126,850 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $131,180 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $135,730 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 940 Power-Line Installer jobs in Connecticut (occupation code 49-9051, “Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Connecticut
A median Power-Line Installer salary of $126,850 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Connecticut state income tax, a single filer keeps about $91,607 — an effective tax rate of 27.8%.
| Gross (median) | $126,850 |
| Federal income tax | −$19,178 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$9,704 |
| Connecticut state income tax | −$6,361 |
| Take-home (annual) | $91,607 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $7,634 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Connecticut paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Power-Line Installer make in Connecticut?
- The median Power-Line Installer salary in Connecticut is $126,850 per year ($60.99 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $90,740 and $131,180.
- What is the take-home pay for a Power-Line Installer in Connecticut?
- On the median salary of $126,850, a single filer in Connecticut takes home about $91,607 per year ($7,634 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 27.8%.
- How many Power-Line Installer jobs are there in Connecticut?
- BLS counts 940 Power-Line Installer jobs in Connecticut 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 Connecticut 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 Connecticut.