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Power-Line Installer Salary in Georgia (2026)
$38.50 per hour · take-home ≈ $61,633/year ($5,136/month) for a single filer
Georgia ranks 41st of 51 states for Power-Line Installer pay, with a median about 16% below the national average. Of the 4,960 Power-Line Installer jobs BLS counts in Georgia, the typical worker earns $80,080 a year — though pay ranges from $50,440 for newcomers to $116,900 at the top.
Power-Line Installer pay range in Georgia
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $50,440 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $61,140 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $80,080 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $100,770 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $116,900 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 4,960 Power-Line Installer jobs in Georgia (occupation code 49-9051, “Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Georgia
A median Power-Line Installer salary of $80,080 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Georgia state income tax, a single filer keeps about $61,633 — an effective tax rate of 23.0%.
| Gross (median) | $80,080 |
| Federal income tax | −$8,788 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$6,126 |
| Georgia state income tax | −$3,533 |
| Take-home (annual) | $61,633 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $5,136 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Power-Line Installer make in Georgia?
- The median Power-Line Installer salary in Georgia is $80,080 per year ($38.50 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $61,140 and $100,770.
- What is the take-home pay for a Power-Line Installer in Georgia?
- On the median salary of $80,080, a single filer in Georgia takes home about $61,633 per year ($5,136 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 23.0%.
- How many Power-Line Installer jobs are there in Georgia?
- BLS counts 4,960 Power-Line Installer jobs in Georgia 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 Georgia 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 Georgia.