SOC 49-2022 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers — Lewiston
Lewiston, ID-WA · 4 metro areas compared
Median pay in Lewiston, ID is $47,160 a year, 26.2% under the national median of $63,890 for this occupation.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay in Lewiston, ID is $47,160 a year, 26.2% under the national median of $63,890 for this occupation. Half of workers earn between $44,060 and $61,050. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $38,890 and the ninetieth at $75,680.
The area has 30 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 1.30 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Twin Falls leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $68,690. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 104th of 167 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,890 | −39.1% |
| 25th | $44,060 | −31.0% |
| Median (50th) | $47,160 | −26.2% |
| 75th | $61,050 | −4.4% |
| 90th | $75,680 | +18.5% |
| Mean | $54,230 | −15.1% |
Other metro areas in Idaho
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Twin Falls | $68,690 | 40 | |
| 2 | Boise City | $66,560 | 430 | |
| 3 | Coeur d'Alene | $62,410 | 120 | |
| 4 | Idaho Falls | $60,730 | 120 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Lewiston run 4.5% below the national average, so the median of $47,160 goes as far as $49,382 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 22.7% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$47,160as reported by BLSLocal price level
95.5US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$49,382US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $47,160 a year, 26.2% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $38,890 to $75,680 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 30 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Twin Falls, at $68,690.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers in Lewiston, ID?
The median annual wage is $47,160, or $22.67 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $63,890, so pay in Lewiston, ID is 26.2% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Lewiston, ID earns more than $75,680 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $38,890 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Twin Falls, at $68,690 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 30 jobs in this occupation in Lewiston, ID. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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