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Power-Line Installer Salary in Virginia (2026)
$36.82 per hour · take-home ≈ $59,068/year ($4,922/month) for a single filer
Virginia ranks 46th of 51 states for Power-Line Installer pay, with a median about 20% below the national average. Of the 2,920 Power-Line Installer jobs BLS counts in Virginia, the typical worker earns $76,590 a year — though pay ranges from $49,520 for newcomers to $106,860 at the top.
Power-Line Installer pay range in Virginia
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $49,520 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $60,740 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $76,590 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $100,460 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $106,860 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 2,920 Power-Line Installer jobs in Virginia (occupation code 49-9051, “Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Virginia
A median Power-Line Installer salary of $76,590 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Virginia state income tax, a single filer keeps about $59,068 — an effective tax rate of 22.9%.
| Gross (median) | $76,590 |
| Federal income tax | −$8,020 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$5,859 |
| Virginia state income tax | −$3,643 |
| Take-home (annual) | $59,068 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,922 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Power-Line Installer make in Virginia?
- The median Power-Line Installer salary in Virginia is $76,590 per year ($36.82 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $60,740 and $100,460.
- What is the take-home pay for a Power-Line Installer in Virginia?
- On the median salary of $76,590, a single filer in Virginia takes home about $59,068 per year ($4,922 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 22.9%.
- How many Power-Line Installer jobs are there in Virginia?
- BLS counts 2,920 Power-Line Installer jobs in Virginia 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 Virginia 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 Virginia.