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Power-Line Installer Salary in Montana (2026)
$53.04 per hour · take-home ≈ $81,568/year ($6,797/month) for a single filer
Montana ranks 9th of 51 states for Power-Line Installer pay, with a median about 16% above the national average. Of the 680 Power-Line Installer jobs BLS counts in Montana, the typical worker earns $110,320 a year — though pay ranges from $73,220 for newcomers to $125,010 at the top.
Power-Line Installer pay range in Montana
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $73,220 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $87,090 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $110,320 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $118,820 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $125,010 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 680 Power-Line Installer jobs in Montana (occupation code 49-9051, “Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Montana
A median Power-Line Installer salary of $110,320 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Montana state income tax, a single filer keeps about $81,568 — an effective tax rate of 26.1%.
| Gross (median) | $110,320 |
| Federal income tax | −$15,440 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$8,439 |
| Montana state income tax | −$4,872 |
| Take-home (annual) | $81,568 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $6,797 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Power-Line Installer make in Montana?
- The median Power-Line Installer salary in Montana is $110,320 per year ($53.04 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $87,090 and $118,820.
- What is the take-home pay for a Power-Line Installer in Montana?
- On the median salary of $110,320, a single filer in Montana takes home about $81,568 per year ($6,797 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 26.1%.
- How many Power-Line Installer jobs are there in Montana?
- BLS counts 680 Power-Line Installer jobs in Montana 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 Montana 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 Montana.