Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers Salary (2025)
Based on 97,720 employed workers · BLS OEWS May 2025
Salary Percentile Breakdown
| Percentile | Annual |
|---|---|
10th Percentile Bottom 10% | $45,310 |
25th Percentile Lower quarter | $54,310 |
50th PercentileMedian Median | $74,330 |
75th Percentile Upper quarter | $95,850 |
90th Percentile Top 10% | $103,680 |
Salary Distribution
Annual Salary Range
10th
$45K
25th
$54K
Median
$74K
75th
$96K
90th
$104K
Highest Paying States for Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers
States with highest average wages · BLS May 2025
| State | Annual Mean |
|---|---|
| Rhode Island | $97,780 |
| New Jersey | $95,220 |
| Connecticut | $93,760 |
| Massachusetts | $91,700 |
| California | $91,490 |
| New York | $89,320 |
| District of Columbia | $87,950 |
| Alaska | $87,330 |
| Maine | $86,940 |
| Hawaii | $84,650 |
Geographic Salary Variation
Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers salaries vary significantly across the United States. The highest paying state is Rhode Island at an average of $97,780 per year, while Hawaii has an average of $84,650 — a difference of $13,130. 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 Line Installers and Repairers
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 97,720 workers were employed as Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairerss in the United States as of May 2025. This occupation is classified under Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations. The annual mean wage of $73,940 reflects data from employer surveys conducted by BLS.
Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 · SOC Code: 49-9052