The average salary for a telecommunications line installers and repairer in the United States is $69,040, but the range typically falls between $48,540 and $91,500. This corresponds to an average hourly wage of $33.19, with a range between $23.34 and $43.99.
There are approximately 98,950 people employed as a telecommunications line installers and repairer in the United States. With California, Texas, New York employing the highest number of telecommunications line installers and repairers.The state with the best pay for a telecommunications line installers and repairer is New York, with an average annual salary of $87,380, while Mississippi has the lowest average annual salary of $49,380.
| Annual Salary | Hourly Wage | |
|---|---|---|
| 10th Percentile | $40,180 | $19.32 |
| 25th Percentile | $48,540 | $23.34 |
| Median | $64,640 | $31.08 |
| 75th Percentile | $91,500 | $43.99 |
| 90th Percentile | $101,120 | $48.62 |
The salary of a telecommunications line installers and repairer can vary depending on the state. Below is a map of the United States showing the average annual salary for a telecommunications line installers and repairer in each state. The darker the color, the higher the salary. The best states for telecommunications line installers and repairers are New York, Rhode Island, New Jersey, Massachusetts, District of Columbia while the worst states are Mississippi, South Dakota, Louisiana, Nebraska, Idaho.
| State | Low-end | Average | High-end |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $38,920 | $58,360 | $83,450 |
| Alaska | $38,070 | $79,940 | $112,890 |
| Arizona | $40,080 | $55,320 | $75,090 |
| Arkansas | $35,900 | $62,630 | $93,240 |
| California | $47,600 | $78,440 | $102,040 |
| Colorado | $44,570 | $63,890 | $87,640 |
| Connecticut | $40,070 | $62,370 | $101,640 |
| District of Columbia | $69,500 | $89,320 | $94,850 |
| Florida | $37,430 | $55,580 | $76,920 |
| Georgia | $31,180 | $52,420 | $74,820 |
| Hawaii | $65,920 | $103,840 | $180,720 |
| Idaho | $34,630 | $50,090 | $59,860 |
| Illinois | $44,690 | $72,340 | $96,300 |
| Indiana | $38,850 | $60,280 | $78,280 |
| Iowa | $40,030 | $55,970 | $74,100 |
| Kansas | $39,240 | $69,500 | $95,420 |
| Kentucky | $38,700 | $56,560 | $77,530 |
| Louisiana | $31,320 | $50,020 | $79,840 |
| Maine | $40,100 | $71,670 | $94,200 |
| Maryland | $61,410 | $82,430 | $99,210 |
| Massachusetts | $62,930 | $92,290 | $105,800 |
| Michigan | $40,590 | $59,330 | $80,290 |
| Minnesota | $46,320 | $62,170 | $93,390 |
| Mississippi | $30,600 | $49,380 | $86,030 |
| Missouri | $38,810 | $61,400 | $92,700 |
| Montana | $35,810 | $57,500 | $86,380 |
| Nebraska | $38,960 | $46,960 | $59,910 |
| Nevada | $39,170 | $55,400 | $79,810 |
| New Hampshire | $41,630 | $74,770 | $100,090 |
| New Jersey | $60,670 | $92,930 | $108,150 |
| New Mexico | $39,290 | $57,010 | $72,360 |
| New York | $49,420 | $87,380 | $105,010 |
| North Carolina | $40,390 | $59,490 | $79,690 |
| North Dakota | $45,840 | $74,700 | $98,270 |
| Ohio | $40,180 | $56,820 | $77,070 |
| Oklahoma | $36,660 | $60,400 | $94,850 |
| Oregon | $43,770 | $65,090 | $90,930 |
| Pennsylvania | $51,380 | $81,670 | $96,080 |
| Rhode Island | $59,630 | $92,490 | $102,720 |
| South Carolina | $40,670 | $57,100 | $79,690 |
| South Dakota | $34,840 | $49,130 | $79,870 |
| Tennessee | $39,430 | $59,450 | $82,220 |
| Texas | $38,100 | $62,370 | $94,930 |
| Utah | $39,520 | $52,590 | $75,220 |
| Vermont | $44,700 | $66,440 | $100,200 |
| Virginia | $46,590 | $71,250 | $98,350 |
| Washington | $41,380 | $68,240 | $96,730 |
| West Virginia | $56,570 | $75,300 | $90,490 |
| Wisconsin | $37,690 | $59,180 | $79,750 |
| Wyoming | $34,750 | $56,830 | $78,070 |
Even between cities, the salary of a telecommunications line installers and repairer can vary. For example, the areas with the highest average salary for telecommunications line installers and repairers is Urban Honolulu, HI with an average salary of $109,530.The city with the lowest average salary for telecommunications line installers and repairers is Idaho Falls, ID with an average salary of $40,930.
Areas with highest average salaries for telecommunications line installers and repairers
Areas with lowest average salaries for telecommunications line installers and repairers
The number of telecommunications line installers and repairers in the United States has been decreasing over the years. Since 2020, the number of telecommunications line installers and repairers has decreased by -23,530. On average, the number of telecommunications line installers and repairers has been increasing by -4.8% each year. The salary of telecommunications line installers and repairers has been increasing. Since 2020, the salary of telecommunications line installers and repairers has increased by $7,180. On average, the salary of telecommunications line installers and repairers has been increasing by 2.9% each year.
Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers are part of the installation, maintenance, and repair occupations group. Below is a comparison of the average annual salary for telecommunications line installers and repairers compared to other jobs in the same occupation group. View all installation, maintenance, and repair occupations jobs here.
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