Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers Salary in the United States
Median annual wage: $74,330 · Median hourly: $35.73 · Employment: 97,720
Annual Salary Percentiles
| Percentile | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $45,310 | $21.79 |
| 25th | $54,310 | $26.11 |
| Median | $74,330 | $35.73 |
| 75th | $95,850 | $46.08 |
| 90th | $103,680 | $49.85 |
Quick Facts
- Occupational code: 49-9052
- Total U.S. employment: 97,720
- Jobs per 1,000: —
- Hourly salary breakdown
- All-state comparison
How to interpret these figures
At $35.73 per hour, a full-time schedule (2,080 hours per year) works out to roughly $74,318 — in line with the reported median annual wage of $74,330.
Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers 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 | $60,890 | $29.27 | -18.1% | 1,530 |
| Alaska | $97,450 | $46.85 | +31.1% | 390 |
| Arizona | $58,600 | $28.17 | -21.2% | 790 |
| Arkansas | $60,840 | $29.25 | -18.1% | 1,690 |
| California | $97,980 | $47.11 | +31.8% | 8,810 |
| Colorado | $66,020 | $31.74 | -11.2% | 1,630 |
| Connecticut | $97,140 | $46.70 | +30.7% | 500 |
| Delaware | $93,850 | $45.12 | +26.3% | 310 |
| District of Columbia | $97,600 | $46.92 | +31.3% | 500 |
| Florida | $61,740 | $29.68 | -16.9% | 5,760 |
| Georgia | $58,760 | $28.25 | -20.9% | 3,530 |
| Hawaii | $79,880 | $38.40 | +7.5% | 680 |
| Idaho | $56,340 | $27.09 | -24.2% | 300 |
| Illinois | $70,700 | $33.99 | -4.9% | 2,460 |
| Indiana | $58,920 | $28.33 | -20.7% | 1,580 |
| Iowa | $60,890 | $29.27 | -18.1% | 820 |
| Kansas | $63,560 | $30.56 | -14.5% | 530 |
| Kentucky | $64,010 | $30.77 | -13.9% | 1,870 |
| Louisiana | $48,770 | $23.45 | -34.4% | 960 |
| Maine | $92,120 | $44.29 | +23.9% | 680 |
| Maryland | $82,380 | $39.60 | +10.8% | 2,400 |
| Massachusetts | $103,410 | $49.72 | +39.1% | 2,230 |
| Michigan | $74,360 | $35.75 | +0.0% | 2,780 |
| Minnesota | $73,710 | $35.44 | -0.8% | 1,130 |
| Mississippi | $49,360 | $23.73 | -33.6% | 700 |
| Missouri | $59,080 | $28.41 | -20.5% | 2,710 |
| Montana | $75,720 | $36.41 | +1.9% | 530 |
| Nebraska | $50,070 | $24.07 | -32.6% | 390 |
| Nevada | $72,230 | $34.73 | -2.8% | 730 |
| New Hampshire | $86,370 | $41.53 | +16.2% | 540 |
| New Jersey | $102,090 | $49.08 | +37.3% | 2,540 |
| New Mexico | $58,130 | $27.95 | -21.8% | 350 |
| New York | $100,960 | $48.54 | +35.8% | 8,530 |
| North Carolina | $56,680 | $27.25 | -23.7% | 2,610 |
| North Dakota | $59,280 | $28.50 | -20.2% | 300 |
| Ohio | $62,860 | $30.22 | -15.4% | 3,920 |
| Oklahoma | $48,900 | $23.51 | -34.2% | 1,410 |
| Oregon | $60,330 | $29.00 | -18.8% | 920 |
| Pennsylvania | $81,020 | $38.95 | +9.0% | 3,890 |
| Rhode Island | $103,810 | $49.91 | +39.7% | 490 |
| South Carolina | $59,790 | $28.75 | -19.6% | 1,310 |
| South Dakota | $49,560 | $23.83 | -33.3% | 590 |
| Tennessee | $63,510 | $30.53 | -14.6% | 2,620 |
| Texas | $75,740 | $36.42 | +1.9% | 9,700 |
| Utah | $60,090 | $28.89 | -19.2% | 800 |
| Vermont | $61,970 | $29.79 | -16.6% | 310 |
| Virginia | $79,090 | $38.03 | +6.4% | 4,120 |
| Washington | $76,070 | $36.57 | +2.3% | 1,510 |
| West Virginia | $89,690 | $43.12 | +20.7% | 1,270 |
| Wisconsin | $63,560 | $30.56 | -14.5% | 950 |
| Wyoming | $63,660 | $30.61 | -14.4% | 160 |
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 line installers and repairers?
The median annual wage for telecommunications line installers and repairers is $74,330 ($35.73 per hour), according to the BLS OES survey for May 2024.
Which state pays telecommunications line installers and repairers 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 line installers and repairers are employed in the U.S.?
There are approximately 97,720 telecommunications line installers and repairers employed nationally, per BLS OES.
How much do telecommunications line installers and repairers make per hour?
The median hourly wage is $35.73. See the hourly salary page for the full percentile breakdown.