Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers Salaries by State
Mean and median pay, wage percentiles, employment, and top-paying metro areas for telecommunications equipment installers and repairers, except line installerss across the U.S. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 (data.bls.gov OEWS tool /OESServices/combo/table, all-occupation crawl by area).
National mean salary $68,500 ≈ $33/hr
National median salary $63,890
Total employment 140,920 nationwide
Job Outlook, 2024–2034
Source: BLS Employment Projections 2024-2034.
Projected growth -4.2%
Decline
Annual openings 13,200 per year (avg)
Employment 2024→2034 156,900 → 150,400 (-6,600)
Typical entry education Postsecondary nondegree award
Salary Map
Brighter tiles = higher average pay; dashed tiles have no data. Click a state for details.
💰 Top 5 Highest-Paying States
- Alaska$84,980
- New Hampshire$83,040
- North Dakota$82,790
- California$81,340
- District of Columbia$80,600
State Rankings
| # | State | Mean | Median | Hourly | vs. U.S. | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alaska | $84,980 | $95,850 | $41 | +24.1% | 520 |
| 2 | New Hampshire | $83,040 | $85,240 | $40 | +21.2% | 550 |
| 3 | North Dakota | $82,790 | $90,890 | $40 | +20.9% | 470 |
| 4 | California | $81,340 | $76,630 | $39 | +18.7% | 14,040 |
| 5 | District of Columbia | $80,600 | $73,130 | $39 | +17.7% | 300 |
| 6 | New Jersey | $80,230 | $78,000 | $39 | +17.1% | 2,690 |
| 7 | Washington | $76,930 | $77,610 | $37 | +12.3% | 3,210 |
| 8 | Hawaii | $76,040 | $79,250 | $37 | +11% | 760 |
| 9 | Vermont | $75,800 | $81,800 | $36 | +10.7% | 310 |
| 10 | Oregon | $74,960 | $75,270 | $36 | +9.4% | 1,710 |
| 11 | Louisiana | $74,620 | $80,210 | $36 | +8.9% | 3,060 |
| 12 | Massachusetts | $74,350 | $76,500 | $36 | +8.5% | 2,890 |
| 13 | Rhode Island | $74,100 | $66,960 | $36 | +8.2% | 150 |
| 14 | Connecticut | $72,910 | $75,200 | $35 | +6.4% | 1,910 |
| 15 | New York | $72,850 | $67,710 | $35 | +6.4% | 6,240 |
| 16 | Colorado | $72,840 | $76,410 | $35 | +6.3% | 3,180 |
| 17 | Montana | $71,880 | $73,970 | $35 | +4.9% | 630 |
| 18 | Minnesota | $71,020 | $75,150 | $34 | +3.7% | 1,900 |
| 19 | Georgia | $70,330 | $64,900 | $34 | +2.7% | 6,640 |
| 20 | Maryland | $68,800 | $63,050 | $33 | +0.4% | 2,520 |
| 21 | Delaware | $68,730 | $66,670 | $33 | +0.3% | 440 |
| 22 | Pennsylvania | $68,520 | $64,960 | $33 | +0% | 5,220 |
| 23 | Utah | $68,010 | $65,650 | $33 | -0.7% | 2,160 |
| 24 | North Carolina | $67,920 | $63,970 | $33 | -0.8% | 3,540 |
| 25 | Illinois | $67,380 | $64,630 | $32 | -1.6% | 5,760 |
| 26 | Ohio | $66,980 | $61,680 | $32 | -2.2% | 3,560 |
| 27 | West Virginia | $66,950 | $63,560 | $32 | -2.3% | 820 |
| 28 | Arizona | $66,570 | $72,710 | $32 | -2.8% | 3,320 |
| 29 | Iowa | $66,270 | $65,710 | $32 | -3.3% | 1,780 |
| 30 | South Carolina | $65,900 | $61,480 | $32 | -3.8% | 2,130 |
| 31 | New Mexico | $65,740 | $63,600 | $32 | -4% | 1,100 |
| 32 | Tennessee | $65,620 | $61,220 | $32 | -4.2% | 2,480 |
| 33 | Mississippi | $64,960 | $61,250 | $31 | -5.2% | 1,500 |
| 34 | Idaho | $64,950 | $62,440 | $31 | -5.2% | 1,080 |
| 35 | South Dakota | $64,950 | $62,000 | $31 | -5.2% | 520 |
| 36 | Maine | $64,720 | $61,720 | $31 | -5.5% | 400 |
| 37 | Virginia | $64,360 | $61,340 | $31 | -6% | 3,310 |
| 38 | Michigan | $64,150 | $61,700 | $31 | -6.4% | 3,940 |
| 39 | Nevada | $64,040 | $62,800 | $31 | -6.5% | 890 |
| 40 | Alabama | $63,900 | $59,770 | $31 | -6.7% | 3,200 |
| 41 | Wisconsin | $63,780 | $60,770 | $31 | -6.9% | 2,120 |
| 42 | Wyoming | $63,390 | $60,250 | $30 | -7.5% | 310 |
| 43 | Florida | $63,020 | $61,030 | $30 | -8% | 11,820 |
| 44 | Kentucky | $61,880 | $59,700 | $30 | -9.7% | 2,210 |
| 45 | Nebraska | $61,420 | $60,520 | $30 | -10.3% | 1,430 |
| 46 | Texas | $61,330 | $59,370 | $29 | -10.5% | 13,440 |
| 47 | Indiana | $61,250 | $61,030 | $29 | -10.6% | 2,050 |
| 48 | Missouri | $59,910 | $57,610 | $29 | -12.5% | 2,260 |
| 49 | Kansas | $59,760 | $58,690 | $29 | -12.8% | 1,480 |
| 50 | Oklahoma | $55,890 | $50,350 | $27 | -18.4% | 1,660 |
| 51 | Arkansas | $52,720 | $49,740 | $25 | -23% | 1,320 |
Top-Paying Metro Areas
Highest median pay among 444 metro areas.
| # | Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Anchorage, AK | $101,020 | $88,930 | 350 |
| 2 | Fairbanks-College, AK | $97,860 | $91,680 | 60 |
| 3 | West North Dakota nonmetropolitan area | $96,140 | $87,020 | 110 |
| 4 | San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $92,290 | $96,780 | 1,850 |
| 5 | East North Dakota nonmetropolitan area | $90,890 | $83,200 | 80 |
| 6 | Slidell-Mandeville-Covington, LA | $90,690 | $79,820 | 220 |
| 7 | Upper East Mississippi nonmetropolitan area | $89,800 | $71,550 | 200 |
| 8 | Rome, GA | $89,650 | $69,580 | 60 |
| 9 | El Centro, CA | $89,600 | $89,630 | 50 |
| 10 | Bismarck, ND | $89,260 | $85,090 | 70 |
Pay by Industry
Highest-paying industries employing telecommunications equipment installers and repairers, except line installerss (BLS OEWS, by median).
| # | Industry | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Scientific Research and Development Services | $129,610 | $118,750 | 90 |
| 2 | Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences | $129,610 | $119,370 | 90 |
| 3 | Fossil Fuel Electric Power Generation | $120,650 | $111,780 | 90 |
| 4 | Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution | $98,510 | $97,960 | 370 |
| 5 | Utilities | $98,010 | $97,570 | 380 |
| 6 | Sector 22 - Utilities | $98,010 | $97,570 | 380 |
| 7 | Accounting, Tax Preparation, Bookkeeping, and Payroll Services | $87,040 | $95,060 | 70 |
| 8 | Facilities Support Services | $86,480 | $90,130 | 170 |
| 9 | Local Government, excluding Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation) | $82,040 | $82,650 | 2,300 |
| 10 | Sectors 48 and 49 - Transportation and Warehousing | $81,150 | $78,390 | 60 |
| 11 | Management of Companies and Enterprises | $80,180 | $77,000 | 890 |
| 12 | Management of Companies and Enterprises | $80,180 | $77,000 | 890 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do telecommunications equipment installers and repairers, except line installers make in the U.S.?
The median telecommunications equipment installers and repairers, except line installers salary in the United States is $63,890 per year (mean $68,500), and about 80% earn between $44,240 and $96,730.
How much do telecommunications equipment installers and repairers, except line installers make per hour?
Roughly $33 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $68,500 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Which state pays telecommunications equipment installers and repairers, except line installers the most?
Alaska has the highest average pay for telecommunications equipment installers and repairers, except line installers at $84,980 per year (median $95,850).
What is the job outlook for telecommunications equipment installers and repairers, except line installers?
Employment is projected to change -4.2% from 2024 to 2034 (Decline), with about 13,200 openings per year.