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Power-Line Installer Salary in New York (2026)
$58.31 per hour · take-home ≈ $88,035/year ($7,336/month) for a single filer
New York ranks 8th of 51 states for Power-Line Installer pay, with a median about 27% above the national average. Of the 5,840 Power-Line Installer jobs BLS counts in New York, the typical worker earns $121,280 a year — though pay ranges from $58,740 for newcomers to $141,160 at the top.
Power-Line Installer pay range in New York
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $58,740 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $82,560 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $121,280 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $134,320 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $141,160 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 5,840 Power-Line Installer jobs in New York (occupation code 49-9051, “Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers”).
Gross vs. take-home in New York
A median Power-Line Installer salary of $121,280 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus New York state income tax, a single filer keeps about $88,035 — an effective tax rate of 27.4%.
| Gross (median) | $121,280 |
| Federal income tax | −$17,852 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$9,278 |
| New York state income tax | −$6,115 |
| Take-home (annual) | $88,035 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $7,336 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Power-Line Installer make in New York?
- The median Power-Line Installer salary in New York is $121,280 per year ($58.31 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $82,560 and $134,320.
- What is the take-home pay for a Power-Line Installer in New York?
- On the median salary of $121,280, a single filer in New York takes home about $88,035 per year ($7,336 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 27.4%.
- How many Power-Line Installer jobs are there in New York?
- BLS counts 5,840 Power-Line Installer jobs in New York 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 York 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 York.