SOC 49-9052 · May 2025 · United States
Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers
National figures, with pay broken out by state and metro area
The median wage for Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers across the United States is $74,330 per year, measured over 97,720 jobs. The highest state median is in Rhode Island, at $103,810.
National wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Where the pay is highest for Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers
Pay for this occupation varies by 112.9% between the highest and lowest paying states with published data. Rhode Island pays $103,810 and Louisiana pays $48,770.
| # | State | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rhode Island | $103,810 | 490 | |
| 2 | Massachusetts | $103,410 | 2,230 | |
| 3 | New Jersey | $102,090 | 2,540 | |
| 4 | New York | $100,960 | 8,530 | |
| 5 | California | $97,980 | 8,810 | |
| 6 | District of Columbia | $97,600 | 500 | |
| 7 | Alaska | $97,450 | 390 | |
| 8 | Connecticut | $97,140 | 500 | |
| 9 | Delaware | $93,850 | 310 | |
| 10 | Maine | $92,120 | 680 |
States with the most Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers jobs
| # | State | Jobs | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Texas | 9,700 | $75,740 | |
| 2 | California | 8,810 | $97,980 | |
| 3 | New York | 8,530 | $100,960 | |
| 4 | Florida | 5,760 | $61,740 | |
| 5 | Virginia | 4,120 | $79,090 | |
| 6 | Ohio | 3,920 | $62,860 | |
| 7 | Pennsylvania | 3,890 | $81,020 | |
| 8 | Georgia | 3,530 | $58,760 | |
| 9 | Michigan | 2,780 | $74,360 | |
| 10 | Missouri | 2,710 | $59,080 |
Top-paying metro areas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Watertown | $108,670 | 30 |
| 2 | Barnstable Town | $107,380 | 60 |
| 3 | San Jose | $107,310 | 390 |
| 4 | Glens Falls | $107,210 | 30 |
| 5 | Springfield | $105,220 | 130 |
| 6 | Providence | $103,810 | 580 |
| 7 | Trenton | $103,650 | 130 |
| 8 | San Francisco | $103,500 | 1,240 |
| 9 | Boston | $103,090 | 1,730 |
| 10 | New York | $102,550 | 7,340 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 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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