SOC 49-9052 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers — Billings
Billings, MT
In Billings, MT the median wage is $59,760.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Billings, MT the median wage is $59,760. That is 19.6% lower than the national median of $74,330. Pay ranges from under $38,900 at the tenth percentile to more than $81,650 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $48,070 to $78,870.
Of the 336 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 156th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,900 | −47.7% |
| 25th | $48,070 | −35.3% |
| Median (50th) | $59,760 | −19.6% |
| 75th | $78,870 | +6.1% |
| 90th | $81,650 | +9.8% |
| Mean | $62,510 | −15.9% |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Billings run 5.4% below the national average, so the median of $59,760 goes as far as $63,171 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 15.0% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$59,760as reported by BLSLocal price level
94.6US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$63,171US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $59,760 a year, 19.6% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $38,900 to $81,650 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers in Billings, MT?
The median annual wage is $59,760, or $28.73 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 Billings, MT is 19.6% 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 Billings, MT earns more than $81,650 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $38,900 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.
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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