Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers Salary (2025)
Based on 140,920 employed workers · BLS OEWS May 2025
Salary Percentile Breakdown
| Percentile | Annual |
|---|---|
10th Percentile Bottom 10% | $44,240 |
25th Percentile Lower quarter | $51,830 |
50th PercentileMedian Median | $63,890 |
75th Percentile Upper quarter | $81,690 |
90th Percentile Top 10% | $96,730 |
Salary Distribution
Annual Salary Range
10th
$44K
25th
$52K
Median
$64K
75th
$82K
90th
$97K
Highest Paying States for Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers
States with highest average wages · BLS May 2025
| State | Annual Mean |
|---|---|
| Alaska | $84,980 |
| New Hampshire | $83,040 |
| North Dakota | $82,790 |
| California | $81,340 |
| District of Columbia | $80,600 |
| New Jersey | $80,230 |
| Washington | $76,930 |
| Hawaii | $76,040 |
| Vermont | $75,800 |
| Oregon | $74,960 |
Geographic Salary Variation
Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers salaries vary significantly across the United States. The highest paying state is Alaska at an average of $84,980 per year, while Oregon has an average of $74,960 — a difference of $10,020. These geographic differences reflect variations in cost of living, demand, and local labor market conditions.
Highest Paying Metro Areas
Top cities by average annual wage
About Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 140,920 workers were employed as Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installerss in the United States as of May 2025. This occupation is classified under Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations. The annual mean wage of $68,500 reflects data from employer surveys conducted by BLS.
Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 · SOC Code: 49-2022