SOC 49-9052 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers — Virginia Beach
Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC · 5 metro areas compared
In Virginia Beach, VA the median wage is $64,490.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Virginia Beach, VA the median wage is $64,490. That is 13.2% lower than the national median of $74,330. Pay ranges from under $43,960 at the tenth percentile to more than $96,750 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $54,080 to $83,210.
Employment stands at 580, or 0.8 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Lynchburg records the highest median at $91,120. Of the 593 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 238th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $43,960 | −40.9% |
| 25th | $54,080 | −27.2% |
| Median (50th) | $64,490 | −13.2% |
| 75th | $83,210 | +11.9% |
| 90th | $96,750 | +30.2% |
| Mean | $68,420 | −8.0% |
Other metro areas in Virginia
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lynchburg | $91,120 | 40 | |
| 2 | Staunton | $89,120 | 50 | |
| 3 | Roanoke | $82,180 | 330 | |
| 4 | Richmond | $82,130 | 540 | |
| 5 | Blacksburg | $51,670 | 50 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Virginia Beach sit close to the national average, so $64,490 is worth roughly its face value against pay elsewhere.
Published median
$64,490as reported by BLSLocal price level
101.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$63,788US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $64,490 a year, 13.2% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $43,960 to $96,750 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 580 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Lynchburg, at $91,120.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers in Virginia Beach, VA?
The median annual wage is $64,490, or $31.00 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 Virginia Beach, VA is 13.2% 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 Virginia Beach, VA earns more than $96,750 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $43,960 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 Lynchburg, at $91,120 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 580 jobs in this occupation in Virginia Beach, VA. 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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