SOC 49-2022 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers — South Florida
South Florida nonmetropolitan area · 10 metro areas compared
In South Florida, FL the median wage for Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers is $70,540 a year, which is 10.4% higher than the national figure of $63,890.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In South Florida, FL the median wage for Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers is $70,540 a year, which is 10.4% higher than the national figure of $63,890. Half of workers earn between $55,410 and $78,830. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $47,570 and the ninetieth at $94,060.
The area has 80 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 0.99 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Gainesville leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $78,420. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 70th of 284 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,570 | −25.5% |
| 25th | $55,410 | −13.3% |
| Median (50th) | $70,540 | +10.4% |
| 75th | $78,830 | +23.4% |
| 90th | $94,060 | +47.2% |
| Mean | $68,590 | +7.4% |
Other metro areas in Florida
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gainesville | $78,420 | 160 | |
| 2 | Ocala | $64,110 | 120 | |
| 3 | Cape Coral | $63,390 | 340 | |
| 4 | Jacksonville | $62,720 | 660 | |
| 5 | Punta Gorda | $62,250 | 60 | |
| 6 | Miami | $62,230 | 3,810 | |
| 7 | Palm Bay | $62,170 | 380 | |
| 8 | Orlando | $61,950 | 1,330 | |
| 9 | North Port | $61,690 | 280 | |
| 10 | Panama City | $60,830 | 150 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in South Florida run 3.4% above the national average, so the median of $70,540 buys what $68,221 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 6.8% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$70,540as reported by BLSLocal price level
103.4US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$68,221US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $70,540 a year, 10.4% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $47,570 to $94,060 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 80 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Gainesville, at $78,420.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers in South Florida, FL?
The median annual wage is $70,540, or $33.92 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 South Florida, FL is 10.4% higher. 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 South Florida, FL earns more than $94,060 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $47,570 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 Gainesville, at $78,420 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 80 jobs in this occupation in South Florida, FL. 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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