SOC 49-9052 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers — Anchorage
Anchorage, AK · 1 metro areas compared
The median wage for Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers in Anchorage, AK is $98,690 per year, well above the national median of $74,330.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers in Anchorage, AK is $98,690 per year, well above the national median of $74,330. The gap of 32.8% is among the widest recorded for this occupation. Pay ranges from under $58,530 at the tenth percentile to more than $107,940 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $69,130 to $99,420.
Employment stands at 260, or 1.5 jobs per thousand held locally. Fairbanks leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $100,680. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 96th of 425 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $58,530 | −21.3% |
| 25th | $69,130 | −7.0% |
| Median (50th) | $98,690 | +32.8% |
| 75th | $99,420 | +33.8% |
| 90th | $107,940 | +45.2% |
| Mean | $85,990 | +15.7% |
Other metro areas in Alaska
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fairbanks | $100,680 | 60 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Anchorage run 2.4% above the national average, so the median of $98,690 buys what $96,377 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 29.7% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$98,690as reported by BLSLocal price level
102.4US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$96,377US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $98,690 a year, 32.8% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $58,530 to $107,940 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 260 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Fairbanks, at $100,680.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers in Anchorage, AK?
The median annual wage is $98,690, or $47.45 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 $74,330, so pay in Anchorage, AK is 32.8% 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 Anchorage, AK earns more than $107,940 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $58,530 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 Fairbanks, at $100,680 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 260 jobs in this occupation in Anchorage, AK. 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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