SOC 49-9052 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers — Savannah
Savannah, GA · 6 metro areas compared
The median wage for Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers in Savannah, GA is $64,970 per year, 12.6% below 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 Savannah, GA is $64,970 per year, 12.6% below the national median of $74,330. Half of workers earn between $60,890 and $75,240. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $50,250 and the ninetieth at $75,330.
The area has 70 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 0.3 of every thousand jobs. Within the state, Athens records the highest median at $65,250. Of the 394 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 125th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $50,250 | −32.4% |
| 25th | $60,890 | −18.1% |
| Median (50th) | $64,970 | −12.6% |
| 75th | $75,240 | +1.2% |
| 90th | $75,330 | +1.3% |
| Mean | $64,770 | −12.9% |
Other metro areas in Georgia
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Savannah run 3.7% below the national average, so the median of $64,970 goes as far as $67,466 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 9.2% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$64,970as reported by BLSLocal price level
96.3US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$67,466US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $64,970 a year, 12.6% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $50,250 to $75,330 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 70 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Athens, at $65,250.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers in Savannah, GA?
The median annual wage is $64,970, or $31.24 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 Savannah, GA is 12.6% 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 Savannah, GA earns more than $75,330 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $50,250 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 Athens, at $65,250 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 70 jobs in this occupation in Savannah, GA. 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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