Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers pay in the United States

In the U.S., the median pay for telecommunications equipment installers and repairers, except line installers is $30.72 an hour ($63,890 a year). About 140,920 people work in this job there.

$30.72Median hourly pay
$51,830–$81,690Middle half of workers, yearly
140,920People in this job in the U.S.

Pay range for telecommunications equipment installers and repairers, except line installers in the U.S.

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$21.27$44,240
25% of workers$24.92$51,830
Half of workers (median)$30.72$63,890
75% of workers$39.27$81,690
90% of workers$46.51$96,730

Best-paying states for telecommunications equipment installers and repairers, except line installers

StateMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Alaska$95,850520
North Dakota$90,890470
New Hampshire$85,240550
Vermont$81,800310
Louisiana$80,2103,060
Hawaii$79,250760
New Jersey$78,0002,690
Washington$77,6103,210
California$76,63014,040
Massachusetts$76,5002,890

Pay by state

Education, experience and outlook for telecommunications equipment installers and repairers, except line installers

  • Typical education to start: Postsecondary nondegree award (BLS)
  • Related work experience most have: 6 months to 1 year (O*NET)
  • Training on the job: Moderate-term on-the-job training (BLS)
  • Job outlook: -3.3% over ten years, declining · about 11,300 openings a year (BLS)

Related jobs in the U.S.

JobMedian yearly pay
Computer Network Architects$134,050
Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers$74,330
Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers$60,070
Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers$47,810
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment$74,090
Audiovisual Equipment Installers and Repairers$52,600
Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers$63,520
Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor Vehicles$48,420

Other job titles for this job

Customer Service TechnicianElectronic Systems TechnicianEstFiber TechnicianFiber TechInstallation TechSatellite Communications OperatorSwitch TechnicianRepair TechnicianRepair TechCommunications TechnicianWireless Technician

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.