Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers Salary in the United States
Median annual wage: $63,890 · Median hourly: $30.72 · Employment: 140,920
Annual Salary Percentiles
| Percentile | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $44,240 | $21.27 |
| 25th | $51,830 | $24.92 |
| Median | $63,890 | $30.72 |
| 75th | $81,690 | $39.27 |
| 90th | $96,730 | $46.51 |
Quick Facts
- Occupational code: 49-2022
- Total U.S. employment: 140,920
- Jobs per 1,000: —
- Hourly salary breakdown
- All-state comparison
What this means
The median wage in this area is 0.0% below the national median — a difference of about $0 per year for a typical worker.
Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers Salary by State
The table below ranks every state by median annual wage. Click a state for detailed local data.
| State | Median Annual | Median Hourly | vs National | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $59,770 | $28.74 | -6.4% | 3,200 |
| Alaska | $95,850 | $46.08 | +50.0% | 520 |
| Arizona | $72,710 | $34.96 | +13.8% | 3,320 |
| Arkansas | $49,740 | $23.91 | -22.1% | 1,320 |
| California | $76,630 | $36.84 | +19.9% | 14,040 |
| Colorado | $76,410 | $36.74 | +19.6% | 3,180 |
| Connecticut | $75,200 | $36.15 | +17.7% | 1,910 |
| Delaware | $66,670 | $32.05 | +4.4% | 440 |
| District of Columbia | $73,130 | $35.16 | +14.5% | 300 |
| Florida | $61,030 | $29.34 | -4.5% | 11,820 |
| Georgia | $64,900 | $31.20 | +1.6% | 6,640 |
| Hawaii | $79,250 | $38.10 | +24.0% | 760 |
| Idaho | $62,440 | $30.02 | -2.3% | 1,080 |
| Illinois | $64,630 | $31.07 | +1.2% | 5,760 |
| Indiana | $61,030 | $29.34 | -4.5% | 2,050 |
| Iowa | $65,710 | $31.59 | +2.8% | 1,780 |
| Kansas | $58,690 | $28.22 | -8.1% | 1,480 |
| Kentucky | $59,700 | $28.70 | -6.6% | 2,210 |
| Louisiana | $80,210 | $38.56 | +25.5% | 3,060 |
| Maine | $61,720 | $29.67 | -3.4% | 400 |
| Maryland | $63,050 | $30.31 | -1.3% | 2,520 |
| Massachusetts | $76,500 | $36.78 | +19.7% | 2,890 |
| Michigan | $61,700 | $29.66 | -3.4% | 3,940 |
| Minnesota | $75,150 | $36.13 | +17.6% | 1,900 |
| Mississippi | $61,250 | $29.45 | -4.1% | 1,500 |
| Missouri | $57,610 | $27.70 | -9.8% | 2,260 |
| Montana | $73,970 | $35.56 | +15.8% | 630 |
| Nebraska | $60,520 | $29.10 | -5.3% | 1,430 |
| Nevada | $62,800 | $30.19 | -1.7% | 890 |
| New Hampshire | $85,240 | $40.98 | +33.4% | 550 |
| New Jersey | $78,000 | $37.50 | +22.1% | 2,690 |
| New Mexico | $63,600 | $30.58 | -0.5% | 1,100 |
| New York | $67,710 | $32.55 | +6.0% | 6,240 |
| North Carolina | $63,970 | $30.75 | +0.1% | 3,540 |
| North Dakota | $90,890 | $43.70 | +42.3% | 470 |
| Ohio | $61,680 | $29.65 | -3.5% | 3,560 |
| Oklahoma | $50,350 | $24.21 | -21.2% | 1,660 |
| Oregon | $75,270 | $36.19 | +17.8% | 1,710 |
| Pennsylvania | $64,960 | $31.23 | +1.7% | 5,220 |
| Rhode Island | $66,960 | $32.19 | +4.8% | 150 |
| South Carolina | $61,480 | $29.56 | -3.8% | 2,130 |
| South Dakota | $62,000 | $29.81 | -3.0% | 520 |
| Tennessee | $61,220 | $29.43 | -4.2% | 2,480 |
| Texas | $59,370 | $28.54 | -7.1% | 13,440 |
| Utah | $65,650 | $31.56 | +2.8% | 2,160 |
| Vermont | $81,800 | $39.33 | +28.0% | 310 |
| Virginia | $61,340 | $29.49 | -4.0% | 3,310 |
| Washington | $77,610 | $37.31 | +21.5% | 3,210 |
| West Virginia | $63,560 | $30.56 | -0.5% | 820 |
| Wisconsin | $60,770 | $29.22 | -4.9% | 2,120 |
| Wyoming | $60,250 | $28.96 | -5.7% | 310 |
Data source: BLS OES state file · U.S. BLS OES, May 2024 (updated April 2025)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average salary for telecommunications equipment installers and repairers, except line installers?
The median annual wage for telecommunications equipment installers and repairers, except line installers is $63,890 ($30.72 per hour), according to the BLS OES survey for May 2024.
Which state pays telecommunications equipment installers and repairers, except line installers the most?
Wages vary by state. Use the state table above to compare median annual pay across all 50 states and Washington, D.C.
How many telecommunications equipment installers and repairers, except line installers are employed in the U.S.?
There are approximately 140,920 telecommunications equipment installers and repairers, except line installers employed nationally, per BLS OES.
How much do telecommunications equipment installers and repairers, except line installers make per hour?
The median hourly wage is $30.72. See the hourly salary page for the full percentile breakdown.