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Power-Line Installer Salary in Illinois (2026)
$51.98 per hour · take-home ≈ $79,540/year ($6,628/month) for a single filer
Illinois ranks 12th of 51 states for Power-Line Installer pay, with a median about 14% above the national average. Of the 3,090 Power-Line Installer jobs BLS counts in Illinois, the typical worker earns $108,120 a year — though pay ranges from $72,820 for newcomers to $129,230 at the top.
Power-Line Installer pay range in Illinois
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $72,820 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $101,620 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $108,120 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $126,440 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $129,230 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 3,090 Power-Line Installer jobs in Illinois (occupation code 49-9051, “Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Illinois
A median Power-Line Installer salary of $108,120 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Illinois state income tax, a single filer keeps about $79,540 — an effective tax rate of 26.4%.
| Gross (median) | $108,120 |
| Federal income tax | −$14,956 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$8,271 |
| Illinois state income tax | −$5,352 |
| Take-home (annual) | $79,540 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $6,628 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Power-Line Installer make in Illinois?
- The median Power-Line Installer salary in Illinois is $108,120 per year ($51.98 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $101,620 and $126,440.
- What is the take-home pay for a Power-Line Installer in Illinois?
- On the median salary of $108,120, a single filer in Illinois takes home about $79,540 per year ($6,628 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 26.4%.
- How many Power-Line Installer jobs are there in Illinois?
- BLS counts 3,090 Power-Line Installer jobs in Illinois 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 Illinois 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 Illinois.