SOC 49-9052 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers — Northwest Colorado
Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area · 4 metro areas compared
At $78,640, median pay for Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers in Northwest Colorado, CO tracks the national median of $74,330 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $78,640, median pay for Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers in Northwest Colorado, CO tracks the national median of $74,330 closely. Pay ranges from under $49,310 at the tenth percentile to more than $94,170 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $60,080 to $92,660.
The area has 40 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 0.52 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Within the state, Fort Collins records the highest median at $76,070. Of the 345 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 99th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $49,310 | −33.7% |
| 25th | $60,080 | −19.2% |
| Median (50th) | $78,640 | +5.8% |
| 75th | $92,660 | +24.7% |
| 90th | $94,170 | +26.7% |
| Mean | $75,490 | +1.6% |
Other metro areas in Colorado
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fort Collins | $76,070 | 70 | |
| 2 | Denver | $70,130 | 930 | |
| 3 | Pueblo | $63,910 | 30 | |
| 4 | Colorado Springs | $51,570 | 330 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Northwest Colorado run 3.1% above the national average, so the median of $78,640 buys what $76,275 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 2.6% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$78,640as reported by BLSLocal price level
103.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$76,275US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $78,640 a year, 5.8% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $49,310 to $94,170 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 40 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Fort Collins, at $76,070.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers in Northwest Colorado, CO?
The median annual wage is $78,640, or $37.81 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 Northwest Colorado, CO is 5.8% 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 Northwest Colorado, CO earns more than $94,170 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $49,310 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 Fort Collins, at $76,070 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 40 jobs in this occupation in Northwest Colorado, CO. 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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