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Power-Line Installer Salary in Wisconsin (2026)
$50.88 per hour · take-home ≈ $79,009/year ($6,584/month) for a single filer
Wisconsin ranks 17th of 51 states for Power-Line Installer pay, with a median about 11% above the national average. Of the 2,520 Power-Line Installer jobs BLS counts in Wisconsin, the typical worker earns $105,820 a year — though pay ranges from $58,330 for newcomers to $119,850 at the top.
Power-Line Installer pay range in Wisconsin
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $58,330 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $82,150 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $105,820 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $112,150 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $119,850 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 2,520 Power-Line Installer jobs in Wisconsin (occupation code 49-9051, “Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Wisconsin
A median Power-Line Installer salary of $105,820 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Wisconsin state income tax, a single filer keeps about $79,009 — an effective tax rate of 25.3%.
| Gross (median) | $105,820 |
| Federal income tax | −$14,450 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$8,095 |
| Wisconsin state income tax | −$4,265 |
| Take-home (annual) | $79,009 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $6,584 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Power-Line Installer make in Wisconsin?
- The median Power-Line Installer salary in Wisconsin is $105,820 per year ($50.88 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $82,150 and $112,150.
- What is the take-home pay for a Power-Line Installer in Wisconsin?
- On the median salary of $105,820, a single filer in Wisconsin takes home about $79,009 per year ($6,584 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 25.3%.
- How many Power-Line Installer jobs are there in Wisconsin?
- BLS counts 2,520 Power-Line Installer jobs in Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin.