Lineman salary
Updated Updated for 2026 tax law
A Lineman earns a median of $95,320 a year ($45.83 an hour) in the US, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025). The average is $91,970. About 131,070 people work in this job.
Take-home pay on $95,320
- Gross pay
- $3,666.15
- Federal income tax
- −$466.94
- Social Security (6.2%)
- −$227.30
- Medicare (1.45%)
- −$53.16
- Texas income tax
- $0.00No state income tax on wages
- Take-home pay
- $2,918.75
Annual breakdown
- Gross
- $95,320
- Federal
- $12,140
- FICA
- $7,292
- State + local
- $0
- Net
- $75,888
- Marginal federal rate
- 22.0%
- Marginal state rate
- 0.0%
2026 federal brackets (Rev. Proc. 2025-32) and 2026 state rules. Estimates assume wages are your only income and use annual liability, so your actual withholding can differ slightly.
Lineman salary by state
| State | Median salary | Average | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hawaii | $134,340 | $118,110 | 600 |
| Washington | $133,060 | $122,100 | 2,340 |
| Oregon | $131,090 | $123,490 | 1,640 |
| California | $129,040 | $125,270 | 8,930 |
| Connecticut | $126,850 | $107,700 | 940 |
| Idaho | $125,410 | $113,480 | 860 |
| New Jersey | $121,580 | $109,390 | 1,310 |
| New York | $121,280 | $108,030 | 5,840 |
| Montana | $110,320 | $103,000 | 680 |
| Massachusetts | $110,210 | $108,040 | 2,350 |
| Vermont | $108,520 | $108,630 | 270 |
| Illinois | $108,120 | $107,820 | 3,090 |
| Michigan | $106,890 | $103,680 | 2,800 |
| Pennsylvania | $106,230 | $101,970 | 4,150 |
| Maryland | $106,090 | $97,450 | 1,830 |
| North Dakota | $105,870 | $99,510 | 740 |
| Wisconsin | $105,820 | $96,350 | 2,520 |
| Rhode Island | $104,620 | $103,110 | 120 |
| Minnesota | $104,180 | $101,860 | 2,190 |
| Colorado | $103,980 | $97,770 | 2,370 |
| New Hampshire | $102,170 | $100,240 | 560 |
| Indiana | $102,040 | $91,190 | 2,540 |
| Kansas | $101,620 | $92,150 | 1,610 |
| District of Columbia | $101,240 | $104,050 | 150 |
| Utah | $101,220 | $93,200 | 1,030 |
| Iowa | $100,200 | $92,740 | 1,390 |
| South Dakota | $97,310 | $94,900 | 740 |
| Delaware | $97,180 | $91,660 | 330 |
| Nevada | $96,560 | $96,380 | 920 |
| Missouri | $96,360 | $89,580 | 3,440 |
| Wyoming | $93,860 | $88,790 | 670 |
| Ohio | $93,150 | $88,330 | 4,260 |
| Alaska | $92,470 | $92,220 | 490 |
| Nebraska | $92,150 | $87,800 | 1,490 |
| Alabama | $92,030 | $82,460 | 2,730 |
| Florida | $86,870 | $84,900 | 6,420 |
| West Virginia | $83,810 | $85,000 | 1,260 |
| Tennessee | $83,660 | $82,970 | 3,900 |
| Maine | $83,090 | $86,320 | 1,160 |
| Arkansas | $81,450 | $83,100 | 1,510 |
| Georgia | $80,080 | $81,890 | 4,960 |
| Texas | $78,940 | $78,670 | 17,280 |
| North Carolina | $77,270 | $77,570 | 5,650 |
| Kentucky | $77,020 | $75,710 | 2,930 |
| South Carolina | $76,870 | $75,390 | 2,690 |
| Virginia | $76,590 | $78,430 | 2,920 |
| New Mexico | $76,470 | $74,530 | 1,020 |
| Louisiana | $76,410 | $77,570 | 2,520 |
| Oklahoma | $76,010 | $78,360 | 3,290 |
| Mississippi | $75,890 | $71,580 | 2,290 |
| Arizona | $75,420 | $83,210 | 3,360 |
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BLS occupation: Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (SOC 49-9051). Excludes the self-employed.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a Lineman make an hour?
The median hourly wage is $45.83; the average is $44.22.
Which state pays electrical power-line installers and repairers the most?
Hawaii ($134,340 median), followed by Washington and Oregon.
What is the salary range for a Lineman?
The bottom 10% earn under $51,470 and the top 10% earn over $128,690 a year.
How much is $95,320 after taxes?
About $75,888 a year in Texas (no state income tax) or $70,029 in California for a single filer in 2026.
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