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Power-Line Installer Salary in Washington (2026)
$63.97 per hour · take-home ≈ $102,213/year ($8,518/month) for a single filer
Washington is among the top 5 highest-paying states for Power-Line Installers (2nd of 51), with a median about 40% above the national average. Of the 2,340 Power-Line Installer jobs BLS counts in Washington, the typical worker earns $133,060 a year — though pay ranges from $80,640 for newcomers to $147,810 at the top.
Power-Line Installer pay range in Washington
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $80,640 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $107,620 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $133,060 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $136,850 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $147,810 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 2,340 Power-Line Installer jobs in Washington (occupation code 49-9051, “Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Washington
A median Power-Line Installer salary of $133,060 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare (no state income tax in Washington), a single filer keeps about $102,213 — an effective tax rate of 23.2%.
| Gross (median) | $133,060 |
| Federal income tax | −$20,668 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$10,179 |
| Washington state income tax | −$0 |
| Take-home (annual) | $102,213 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $8,518 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Power-Line Installer make in Washington?
- The median Power-Line Installer salary in Washington is $133,060 per year ($63.97 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $107,620 and $136,850.
- What is the take-home pay for a Power-Line Installer in Washington?
- On the median salary of $133,060, a single filer in Washington takes home about $102,213 per year ($8,518 per month) after federal tax, FICA — an effective tax rate of 23.2%.
- How many Power-Line Installer jobs are there in Washington?
- BLS counts 2,340 Power-Line Installer jobs in Washington 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 Washington 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 Washington.