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Power-Line Installer Salary in Vermont (2026)
$52.17 per hour · take-home ≈ $80,122/year ($6,677/month) for a single filer
Vermont ranks 11th of 51 states for Power-Line Installer pay, with a median about 14% above the national average. Of the 270 Power-Line Installer jobs BLS counts in Vermont, the typical worker earns $108,520 a year — though pay ranges from $89,450 for newcomers to $125,680 at the top.
Power-Line Installer pay range in Vermont
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $89,450 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $96,920 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $108,520 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $121,020 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $125,680 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 270 Power-Line Installer jobs in Vermont (occupation code 49-9051, “Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Vermont
A median Power-Line Installer salary of $108,520 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Vermont state income tax, a single filer keeps about $80,122 — an effective tax rate of 26.2%.
| Gross (median) | $108,520 |
| Federal income tax | −$15,044 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$8,302 |
| Vermont state income tax | −$5,052 |
| Take-home (annual) | $80,122 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $6,677 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Vermont paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Power-Line Installer make in Vermont?
- The median Power-Line Installer salary in Vermont is $108,520 per year ($52.17 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $96,920 and $121,020.
- What is the take-home pay for a Power-Line Installer in Vermont?
- On the median salary of $108,520, a single filer in Vermont takes home about $80,122 per year ($6,677 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 26.2%.
- How many Power-Line Installer jobs are there in Vermont?
- BLS counts 270 Power-Line Installer jobs in Vermont 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 Vermont 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 Vermont.