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Power-Line Installer Salary in Ohio (2026)
$44.78 per hour · take-home ≈ $72,516/year ($6,043/month) for a single filer
Ohio ranks 32nd of 51 states for Power-Line Installer pay, with a median about 2% below the national average. Of the 4,260 Power-Line Installer jobs BLS counts in Ohio, the typical worker earns $93,150 a year — though pay ranges from $58,840 for newcomers to $111,760 at the top.
Power-Line Installer pay range in Ohio
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $58,840 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $73,510 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $93,150 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $104,200 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $111,760 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 4,260 Power-Line Installer jobs in Ohio (occupation code 49-9051, “Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Ohio
A median Power-Line Installer salary of $93,150 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Ohio state income tax, a single filer keeps about $72,516 — an effective tax rate of 22.2%.
| Gross (median) | $93,150 |
| Federal income tax | −$11,663 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$7,126 |
| Ohio state income tax | −$1,845 |
| Take-home (annual) | $72,516 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $6,043 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Ohio paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Power-Line Installer make in Ohio?
- The median Power-Line Installer salary in Ohio is $93,150 per year ($44.78 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $73,510 and $104,200.
- What is the take-home pay for a Power-Line Installer in Ohio?
- On the median salary of $93,150, a single filer in Ohio takes home about $72,516 per year ($6,043 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 22.2%.
- How many Power-Line Installer jobs are there in Ohio?
- BLS counts 4,260 Power-Line Installer jobs in Ohio 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 Ohio 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 Ohio.