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Power-Line Installer Salary in Idaho (2026)
$60.29 per hour · take-home ≈ $91,190/year ($7,599/month) for a single filer
Idaho ranks 6th of 51 states for Power-Line Installer pay, with a median about 32% above the national average. Of the 860 Power-Line Installer jobs BLS counts in Idaho, the typical worker earns $125,410 a year — though pay ranges from $75,770 for newcomers to $131,140 at the top.
Power-Line Installer pay range in Idaho
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $75,770 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $99,040 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $125,410 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $128,090 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $131,140 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 860 Power-Line Installer jobs in Idaho (occupation code 49-9051, “Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Idaho
A median Power-Line Installer salary of $125,410 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Idaho state income tax, a single filer keeps about $91,190 — an effective tax rate of 27.3%.
| Gross (median) | $125,410 |
| Federal income tax | −$18,832 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$9,594 |
| Idaho state income tax | −$5,793 |
| Take-home (annual) | $91,190 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $7,599 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Idaho paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Power-Line Installer make in Idaho?
- The median Power-Line Installer salary in Idaho is $125,410 per year ($60.29 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $99,040 and $128,090.
- What is the take-home pay for a Power-Line Installer in Idaho?
- On the median salary of $125,410, a single filer in Idaho takes home about $91,190 per year ($7,599 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 27.3%.
- How many Power-Line Installer jobs are there in Idaho?
- BLS counts 860 Power-Line Installer jobs in Idaho 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 Idaho 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 Idaho.