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Power-Line Installer Salary in Nevada (2026)
$46.42 per hour · take-home ≈ $76,760/year ($6,397/month) for a single filer
Nevada ranks 29th of 51 states for Power-Line Installer pay, with a median about 1% above the national average. Of the 920 Power-Line Installer jobs BLS counts in Nevada, the typical worker earns $96,560 a year — though pay ranges from $65,000 for newcomers to $134,930 at the top.
Power-Line Installer pay range in Nevada
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $65,000 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $65,250 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $96,560 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $125,720 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $134,930 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 920 Power-Line Installer jobs in Nevada (occupation code 49-9051, “Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Nevada
A median Power-Line Installer salary of $96,560 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare (no state income tax in Nevada), a single filer keeps about $76,760 — an effective tax rate of 20.5%.
| Gross (median) | $96,560 |
| Federal income tax | −$12,413 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$7,387 |
| Nevada state income tax | −$0 |
| Take-home (annual) | $76,760 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $6,397 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Power-Line Installer make in Nevada?
- The median Power-Line Installer salary in Nevada is $96,560 per year ($46.42 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $65,250 and $125,720.
- What is the take-home pay for a Power-Line Installer in Nevada?
- On the median salary of $96,560, a single filer in Nevada takes home about $76,760 per year ($6,397 per month) after federal tax, FICA — an effective tax rate of 20.5%.
- How many Power-Line Installer jobs are there in Nevada?
- BLS counts 920 Power-Line Installer jobs in Nevada 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 Nevada 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 Nevada.