SOC 49-2022 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers — Savannah
Savannah, GA · 10 metro areas compared
The median wage for Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers in Savannah, GA is $61,710 per year, close to the national median of $63,890 for the same occupation.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers in Savannah, GA is $61,710 per year, close to the national median of $63,890 for the same occupation. Half of workers earn between $50,330 and $66,250. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $42,490 and the ninetieth at $88,900.
The area has 160 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 0.8 of every thousand jobs. Within the state, Rome records the highest median at $89,650. Of the 394 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 156th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $42,490 | −33.5% |
| 25th | $50,330 | −21.2% |
| Median (50th) | $61,710 | −3.4% |
| 75th | $66,250 | +3.7% |
| 90th | $88,900 | +39.1% |
| Mean | $61,860 | −3.2% |
Other metro areas in Georgia
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rome | $89,650 | 60 | |
| 2 | Gainesville | $73,750 | 100 | |
| 3 | Atlanta | $70,790 | 4,300 | |
| 4 | Warner Robins | $63,280 | 50 | |
| 5 | Augusta | $61,640 | 290 | |
| 6 | Macon | $59,730 | 70 | |
| 7 | Columbus | $58,860 | 180 | |
| 8 | Brunswick | $58,710 | 80 | |
| 9 | Dalton | $56,670 | 60 | |
| 10 | Athens | $56,460 | 100 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Savannah run 3.7% below the national average, so the median of $61,710 goes as far as $64,081 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 0.3% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$61,710as reported by BLSLocal price level
96.3US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$64,081US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $61,710 a year, 3.4% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $42,490 to $88,900 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 160 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Rome, at $89,650.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers in Savannah, GA?
The median annual wage is $61,710, or $29.67 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 Savannah, GA is 3.4% 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 Savannah, GA earns more than $88,900 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $42,490 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 Rome, at $89,650 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 160 jobs in this occupation in Savannah, GA. 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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