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Power-Line Installer Salary in New Jersey (2026)
$58.45 per hour · take-home ≈ $88,741/year ($7,395/month) for a single filer
New Jersey ranks 7th of 51 states for Power-Line Installer pay, with a median about 28% above the national average. Of the 1,310 Power-Line Installer jobs BLS counts in New Jersey, the typical worker earns $121,580 a year — though pay ranges from $81,470 for newcomers to $126,350 at the top.
Power-Line Installer pay range in New Jersey
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $81,470 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $99,860 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $121,580 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $123,740 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $126,350 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 1,310 Power-Line Installer jobs in New Jersey (occupation code 49-9051, “Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers”).
Gross vs. take-home in New Jersey
A median Power-Line Installer salary of $121,580 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus New Jersey state income tax, a single filer keeps about $88,741 — an effective tax rate of 27.0%.
| Gross (median) | $121,580 |
| Federal income tax | −$17,918 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$9,301 |
| New Jersey state income tax | −$5,620 |
| Take-home (annual) | $88,741 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $7,395 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free New Jersey paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Power-Line Installer make in New Jersey?
- The median Power-Line Installer salary in New Jersey is $121,580 per year ($58.45 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $99,860 and $123,740.
- What is the take-home pay for a Power-Line Installer in New Jersey?
- On the median salary of $121,580, a single filer in New Jersey takes home about $88,741 per year ($7,395 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 27.0%.
- How many Power-Line Installer jobs are there in New Jersey?
- BLS counts 1,310 Power-Line Installer jobs in New Jersey 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 New Jersey 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 New Jersey.