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Power-Line Installer Salary in Maine (2026)
$39.95 per hour · take-home ≈ $62,460/year ($5,205/month) for a single filer
Maine ranks 39th of 51 states for Power-Line Installer pay, with a median about 13% below the national average. Of the 1,160 Power-Line Installer jobs BLS counts in Maine, the typical worker earns $83,090 a year — though pay ranges from $52,190 for newcomers to $121,950 at the top.
Power-Line Installer pay range in Maine
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $52,190 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $63,440 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $83,090 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $103,640 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $121,950 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 1,160 Power-Line Installer jobs in Maine (occupation code 49-9051, “Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Maine
A median Power-Line Installer salary of $83,090 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Maine state income tax, a single filer keeps about $62,460 — an effective tax rate of 24.8%.
| Gross (median) | $83,090 |
| Federal income tax | −$9,450 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$6,356 |
| Maine state income tax | −$4,824 |
| Take-home (annual) | $62,460 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $5,205 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Power-Line Installer make in Maine?
- The median Power-Line Installer salary in Maine is $83,090 per year ($39.95 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $63,440 and $103,640.
- What is the take-home pay for a Power-Line Installer in Maine?
- On the median salary of $83,090, a single filer in Maine takes home about $62,460 per year ($5,205 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 24.8%.
- How many Power-Line Installer jobs are there in Maine?
- BLS counts 1,160 Power-Line Installer jobs in Maine 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 Maine 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 Maine.