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Power-Line Installer Salary in Maryland (2026)
$51.01 per hour · take-home ≈ $78,630/year ($6,552/month) for a single filer
Maryland ranks 15th of 51 states for Power-Line Installer pay, with a median about 11% above the national average. Of the 1,830 Power-Line Installer jobs BLS counts in Maryland, the typical worker earns $106,090 a year — though pay ranges from $62,160 for newcomers to $124,750 at the top.
Power-Line Installer pay range in Maryland
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $62,160 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $78,930 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $106,090 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $116,030 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $124,750 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 1,830 Power-Line Installer jobs in Maryland (occupation code 49-9051, “Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Maryland
A median Power-Line Installer salary of $106,090 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Maryland state income tax, a single filer keeps about $78,630 — an effective tax rate of 25.9%.
| Gross (median) | $106,090 |
| Federal income tax | −$14,510 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$8,116 |
| Maryland state income tax | −$4,835 |
| Take-home (annual) | $78,630 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $6,552 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Maryland paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Power-Line Installer make in Maryland?
- The median Power-Line Installer salary in Maryland is $106,090 per year ($51.01 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $78,930 and $116,030.
- What is the take-home pay for a Power-Line Installer in Maryland?
- On the median salary of $106,090, a single filer in Maryland takes home about $78,630 per year ($6,552 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 25.9%.
- How many Power-Line Installer jobs are there in Maryland?
- BLS counts 1,830 Power-Line Installer jobs in Maryland 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 Maryland 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 Maryland.