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Power-Line Installer Salary in Pennsylvania (2026)
$51.07 per hour · take-home ≈ $80,302/year ($6,692/month) for a single filer
Pennsylvania ranks 14th of 51 states for Power-Line Installer pay, with a median about 12% above the national average. Of the 4,150 Power-Line Installer jobs BLS counts in Pennsylvania, the typical worker earns $106,230 a year — though pay ranges from $64,550 for newcomers to $122,510 at the top.
Power-Line Installer pay range in Pennsylvania
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $64,550 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $92,030 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $106,230 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $117,940 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $122,510 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 4,150 Power-Line Installer jobs in Pennsylvania (occupation code 49-9051, “Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Pennsylvania
A median Power-Line Installer salary of $106,230 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Pennsylvania state income tax, a single filer keeps about $80,302 — an effective tax rate of 24.4%.
| Gross (median) | $106,230 |
| Federal income tax | −$14,541 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$8,127 |
| Pennsylvania state income tax | −$3,261 |
| Take-home (annual) | $80,302 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $6,692 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Power-Line Installer make in Pennsylvania?
- The median Power-Line Installer salary in Pennsylvania is $106,230 per year ($51.07 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $92,030 and $117,940.
- What is the take-home pay for a Power-Line Installer in Pennsylvania?
- On the median salary of $106,230, a single filer in Pennsylvania takes home about $80,302 per year ($6,692 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 24.4%.
- How many Power-Line Installer jobs are there in Pennsylvania?
- BLS counts 4,150 Power-Line Installer jobs in Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania.