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Power-Line Installer Salary in Missouri (2026)
$46.33 per hour · take-home ≈ $73,028/year ($6,086/month) for a single filer
Missouri ranks 30th of 51 states for Power-Line Installer pay, with a median about 1% above the national average. Of the 3,440 Power-Line Installer jobs BLS counts in Missouri, the typical worker earns $96,360 a year — though pay ranges from $59,900 for newcomers to $115,740 at the top.
Power-Line Installer pay range in Missouri
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $59,900 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $75,040 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $96,360 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $102,610 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $115,740 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 3,440 Power-Line Installer jobs in Missouri (occupation code 49-9051, “Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Missouri
A median Power-Line Installer salary of $96,360 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Missouri state income tax, a single filer keeps about $73,028 — an effective tax rate of 24.2%.
| Gross (median) | $96,360 |
| Federal income tax | −$12,369 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$7,372 |
| Missouri state income tax | −$3,592 |
| Take-home (annual) | $73,028 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $6,086 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Missouri paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Power-Line Installer make in Missouri?
- The median Power-Line Installer salary in Missouri is $96,360 per year ($46.33 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $75,040 and $102,610.
- What is the take-home pay for a Power-Line Installer in Missouri?
- On the median salary of $96,360, a single filer in Missouri takes home about $73,028 per year ($6,086 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 24.2%.
- How many Power-Line Installer jobs are there in Missouri?
- BLS counts 3,440 Power-Line Installer jobs in Missouri 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 Missouri 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 Missouri.