Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers pay in Iowa
In Iowa, the median pay for telecommunications line installers and repairers is $29.27 an hour ($60,890 a year). About 820 people work in this job there.
That is 18% lower than the U.S. median ($74,330). Iowa ranks 33rd of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for telecommunications line installers and repairers in Iowa
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $19.43 | $40,410 |
| 25% of workers | $22.95 | $47,740 |
| Half of workers (median) | $29.27 | $60,890 |
| 75% of workers | $35.54 | $73,920 |
| 90% of workers | $41.23 | $85,760 |
Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers pay in Iowa metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Davenport-Moline-Rock Island | $61,210 | 160 |
| Iowa City | $60,890 | 40 |
| Cedar Rapids | $50,840 | 160 |
Iowa unemployment rate: 3.2% (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)
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