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Power-Line Installer Salary in Massachusetts (2026)
$52.99 per hour · take-home ≈ $80,852/year ($6,738/month) for a single filer
Massachusetts ranks 10th of 51 states for Power-Line Installer pay, with a median about 16% above the national average. Of the 2,350 Power-Line Installer jobs BLS counts in Massachusetts, the typical worker earns $110,210 a year — though pay ranges from $81,470 for newcomers to $127,620 at the top.
Power-Line Installer pay range in Massachusetts
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $81,470 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $94,370 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $110,210 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $126,040 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $127,620 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 2,350 Power-Line Installer jobs in Massachusetts (occupation code 49-9051, “Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Massachusetts
A median Power-Line Installer salary of $110,210 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Massachusetts state income tax, a single filer keeps about $80,852 — an effective tax rate of 26.6%.
| Gross (median) | $110,210 |
| Federal income tax | −$15,416 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$8,431 |
| Massachusetts state income tax | −$5,511 |
| Take-home (annual) | $80,852 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $6,738 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Power-Line Installer make in Massachusetts?
- The median Power-Line Installer salary in Massachusetts is $110,210 per year ($52.99 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $94,370 and $126,040.
- What is the take-home pay for a Power-Line Installer in Massachusetts?
- On the median salary of $110,210, a single filer in Massachusetts takes home about $80,852 per year ($6,738 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 26.6%.
- How many Power-Line Installer jobs are there in Massachusetts?
- BLS counts 2,350 Power-Line Installer jobs in Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts.