SOC 49-9052 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers — Montana
Montana · 1 metro areas compared
The median wage for Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers in Montana is $75,720 per year, close to the national median of $74,330 for the same occupation.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers in Montana is $75,720 per year, close to the national median of $74,330 for the same occupation. Half of workers earn between $58,190 and $78,260. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $48,110 and the ninetieth at $94,680.
Employment stands at 530, or 1.0 jobs per thousand held locally. Montana ranks number 19th out of 51 states by median pay for this occupation. Within the state, Billings records the highest median at $59,760. Of the 604 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 172nd.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $48,110 | −35.3% |
| 25th | $58,190 | −21.7% |
| Median (50th) | $75,720 | +1.9% |
| 75th | $78,260 | +5.3% |
| 90th | $94,680 | +27.4% |
| Mean | $69,920 | −5.9% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Montana
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Billings | $59,760 | — |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Montana run 5.4% below the national average, so the median of $75,720 goes as far as $80,042 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 7.7% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$75,720as reported by BLSLocal price level
94.6US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$80,042US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $75,720 a year, 1.9% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $48,110 to $94,680 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 530 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 19th of 51 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Billings, at $59,760.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers in Montana?
The median annual wage is $75,720, or $36.41 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 Montana is 1.9% 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 Montana earns more than $94,680 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $48,110 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 Billings, at $59,760 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 530 jobs in this occupation in Montana. 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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