Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers pay in District of Columbia
In District of Columbia, the median pay for telecommunications line installers and repairers is $46.92 an hour ($97,600 a year). About 500 people work in this job there.
That is 31% higher than the U.S. median ($74,330). District of Columbia ranks 6th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for telecommunications line installers and repairers in District of Columbia
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $22.76 | $47,330 |
| 25% of workers | $38.49 | $80,070 |
| Half of workers (median) | $46.92 | $97,600 |
| 75% of workers | $47.47 | $98,740 |
| 90% of workers | $47.65 | $99,120 |
Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers pay in District of Columbia metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria | $95,560 | 2,860 |
District of Columbia unemployment rate: 5.7% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for telecommunications line installers and repairers
- Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 1 to 2 years (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Long-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: -3.4% over ten years, declining · about 8,000 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in District of Columbia
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Electricians | $78,970 |
| Maintenance and Repair Workers, General | $60,310 |
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