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Power-Line Installer Salary in Oregon (2026)
$63.02 per hour · take-home ≈ $89,933/year ($7,494/month) for a single filer
Oregon is among the top 5 highest-paying states for Power-Line Installers (3rd of 51), with a median about 38% above the national average. Of the 1,640 Power-Line Installer jobs BLS counts in Oregon, the typical worker earns $131,090 a year — though pay ranges from $77,330 for newcomers to $153,860 at the top.
Power-Line Installer pay range in Oregon
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $77,330 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $106,530 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $131,090 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $139,920 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $153,860 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 1,640 Power-Line Installer jobs in Oregon (occupation code 49-9051, “Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Oregon
A median Power-Line Installer salary of $131,090 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Oregon state income tax, a single filer keeps about $89,933 — an effective tax rate of 31.4%.
| Gross (median) | $131,090 |
| Federal income tax | −$20,196 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$10,028 |
| Oregon state income tax | −$10,933 |
| Take-home (annual) | $89,933 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $7,494 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Oregon paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Power-Line Installer make in Oregon?
- The median Power-Line Installer salary in Oregon is $131,090 per year ($63.02 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $106,530 and $139,920.
- What is the take-home pay for a Power-Line Installer in Oregon?
- On the median salary of $131,090, a single filer in Oregon takes home about $89,933 per year ($7,494 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 31.4%.
- How many Power-Line Installer jobs are there in Oregon?
- BLS counts 1,640 Power-Line Installer jobs in Oregon 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 Oregon 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 Oregon.