Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers Salary
Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers earn a median $63,890 a year nationally. Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations
What telecommunications equipment installers and repairers, except line installers do
Install, set up, rearrange, or remove switching, distribution, routing, and dialing equipment used in central offices or headends. Service or repair telephone, cable television, Internet, and other communications equipment on customers’ property. May install communications equipment or communications wiring in buildings.
- Typical education
- Postsecondary nondegree award
- Work experience
- None required
- On-the-job training
- Moderate-term on-the-job training
- Job outlook, 2025–35
- -3.3% (declining)
- Openings per year
- 11,300
Employment of telecommunications equipment installers and repairers, except line installers is projected to shrink 3.3% from 2025 to 2035, slower than the 3.5% average for all occupations. About 11,300 openings are expected each year, on average, including jobs left by workers who retire or switch careers.
Source: BLS Standard Occupational Classification and Employment Projections, 2025–35.
Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers take-home pay calculator
Starts at the national median. Pick your state to see your real paycheck.
- Federal income tax$5,487
- Social Security (6.2%)$3,961
- Medicare (1.45%)$926
- Texas income tax$0
- Take-home pay$53,516
Marginal rate: 12% federal + 0.00% state
Pay by experience
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home (no state tax) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $44,240 | $21.27 | $37,727 |
| 25th percentile | $51,830 | $24.92 | $43,825 |
| Median (50th) | $63,890 | $30.72 | $53,516 |
| 75th percentile | $81,690 | $39.27 | $66,299 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $96,730 | $46.50 | $76,880 |
Best cities for telecommunications equipment installers and repairers, except line installers (after tax & cost of living)
| # | Metro area | Median | Take-home | Real value* | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Atlanta, GA | $70,790 | $55,580 | $55,547 | 4,300 |
| 2 | Chicago, IL | $69,820 | $54,637 | $52,741 | 3,480 |
| 3 | New York, NY | $75,900 | $58,724 | $52,170 | 5,820 |
| 4 | Houston, TX | $59,850 | $50,269 | $50,968 | 2,850 |
| 5 | Washington, DC | $69,800 | $54,844 | $50,369 | 2,720 |
| 6 | Los Angeles, CA | $73,440 | $56,877 | $50,083 | 4,360 |
| 7 | Phoenix, AZ | $62,200 | $50,811 | $49,181 | 2,390 |
| 8 | Dallas, TX | $60,340 | $50,663 | $49,145 | 4,680 |
| 9 | Miami, FL | $62,230 | $52,182 | $45,711 | 3,810 |
*Take-home pay in U.S.-average dollars (BEA Regional Price Parities).
Highest-paying cities
- New York, NY — $75,900
- Los Angeles, CA — $73,440
- Atlanta, GA — $70,790
- Chicago, IL — $69,820
- Washington, DC — $69,800
- Miami, FL — $62,230
- Phoenix, AZ — $62,200
- Dallas, TX — $60,340
- Houston, TX — $59,850
Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers salary by state
| State | Median | 1-yr change | Take-home | Range | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | $95,850 | −3.0% | $76,260 | $56,150 – $103,280 | 520 |
| North Dakota | $90,890 | +2.5% | $72,258 | $58,280 – $103,150 | 470 |
| New Hampshire | $85,240 | +1.1% | $68,796 | $61,960 – $96,610 | 550 |
| Vermont | $81,800 | +1.7% | $63,438 | $49,910 – $90,820 | 310 |
| Louisiana | $80,210 | +12.7% | $63,238 | $50,930 – $94,800 | 3,060 |
| Hawaii | $79,250 | +0.2% | $60,090 | $51,530 – $96,970 | 760 |
| New Jersey | $78,000 | +0.4% | $60,924 | $51,590 – $104,770 | 2,690 |
| Washington | $77,610 | +6.1% | $63,429 | $50,200 – $101,630 | 3,210 |
| California | $76,630 | +2.7% | $58,825 | $56,410 – $113,240 | 14,040 |
| Massachusetts | $76,500 | −4.2% | $59,043 | $39,610 – $106,400 | 2,890 |
| Colorado | $76,410 | +15.1% | $59,931 | $51,030 – $88,660 | 3,180 |
| Oregon | $75,270 | +4.4% | $56,026 | $47,750 – $103,380 | 1,710 |
| Connecticut | $75,200 | −1.6% | $59,172 | $47,380 – $99,460 | 1,910 |
| Minnesota | $75,150 | +13.1% | $58,111 | $45,040 – $89,630 | 1,900 |
| Montana | $73,970 | −4.2% | $58,049 | $50,450 – $92,410 | 630 |
| District of Columbia | $73,130 | +2.6% | $56,970 | $51,710 – $131,140 | 300 |
| Arizona | $72,710 | +17.7% | $58,372 | $38,580 – $93,720 | 3,320 |
| New York | $67,710 | +15.2% | $53,405 | $48,220 – $102,180 | 6,240 |
| Rhode Island | $66,960 | −40.0% | $54,042 | $57,300 – $95,950 | 150 |
| Delaware | $66,670 | +2.6% | $52,673 | $49,530 – $85,200 | 440 |
| Iowa | $65,710 | +5.5% | $53,133 | $45,600 – $83,620 | 1,780 |
| Utah | $65,650 | +5.2% | $52,942 | $47,110 – $89,180 | 2,160 |
| Pennsylvania | $64,960 | −3.4% | $52,381 | $41,510 – $97,800 | 5,220 |
| Georgia | $64,900 | +10.8% | $51,582 | $41,900 – $96,960 | 6,640 |
| Illinois | $64,630 | −0.2% | $51,056 | $42,700 – $100,140 | 5,760 |
| North Carolina | $63,970 | +3.5% | $51,536 | $48,400 – $94,480 | 3,540 |
| New Mexico | $63,600 | +15.6% | $51,459 | $43,550 – $85,690 | 1,100 |
| West Virginia | $63,560 | −5.3% | $51,122 | $41,970 – $96,960 | 820 |
| Maryland | $63,050 | +1.9% | $50,209 | $44,120 – $99,230 | 2,520 |
| Nevada | $62,800 | −11.1% | $52,640 | $46,060 – $78,820 | 890 |
| Idaho | $62,440 | −2.2% | $50,150 | $41,630 – $83,990 | 1,080 |
| South Dakota | $62,000 | +3.9% | $51,997 | $42,630 – $88,000 | 520 |
| Maine | $61,720 | −4.3% | $48,788 | $48,780 – $91,310 | 400 |
| Michigan | $61,700 | +2.9% | $49,384 | $44,650 – $85,090 | 3,940 |
| Ohio | $61,680 | −0.5% | $50,826 | $43,680 – $99,550 | 3,560 |
| South Carolina | $61,480 | +3.6% | $49,047 | $43,900 – $92,910 | 2,130 |
| Virginia | $61,340 | −6.7% | $48,754 | $44,030 – $90,290 | 3,310 |
| Mississippi | $61,250 | +3.4% | $49,676 | $38,330 – $91,610 | 1,500 |
| Tennessee | $61,220 | +3.8% | $51,370 | $45,880 – $92,780 | 2,480 |
| Florida | $61,030 | −0.7% | $51,218 | $45,910 – $92,550 | 11,820 |
| Indiana | $61,030 | −1.4% | $49,447 | $46,020 – $77,120 | 2,050 |
| Wisconsin | $60,770 | +1.9% | $49,116 | $48,780 – $81,960 | 2,120 |
| Nebraska | $60,520 | +11.1% | $48,934 | $41,290 – $82,950 | 1,430 |
| Wyoming | $60,250 | +1.1% | $50,591 | $46,860 – $83,480 | 310 |
| Alabama | $59,770 | +3.3% | $47,482 | $43,750 – $91,790 | 3,200 |
| Kentucky | $59,700 | +7.0% | $48,177 | $38,870 – $88,320 | 2,210 |
| Texas | $59,370 | +3.5% | $49,884 | $39,140 – $89,120 | 13,440 |
| Kansas | $58,690 | −1.2% | $46,862 | $44,140 – $80,960 | 1,480 |
| Missouri | $57,610 | −6.3% | $46,699 | $36,590 – $86,790 | 2,260 |
| Oklahoma | $50,350 | −2.6% | $40,916 | $37,020 – $77,040 | 1,660 |
| Arkansas | $49,740 | +5.0% | $40,419 | $34,620 – $68,580 | 1,320 |
Related jobs
| Job | Median salary | Education | Growth 2025–35 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers | $63,520 | Associate's degree | +1.2% |
| Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installer | $60,070 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.8% |
| Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers | $56,210 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.4% |
| Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment | $74,090 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +0.3% |
| Audiovisual Equipment Installer and Repairer | $52,600 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +4.8% |
| Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor Vehicles | $48,420 | High school diploma or equivalent | -14.5% |
| Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers | $47,810 | Some college, no degree | -3.0% |
| Avionics Technician | $82,280 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +9.4% |
| Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment | $84,890 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +5.4% |
| Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay | $103,020 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +9.7% |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a telecommunications equipment installers and repairers, except line installers make?
The national median salary for telecommunications equipment installers and repairers, except line installers is $63,890 a year ($30.72 an hour). The lowest-paid 10% earn under $44,240 and the top 10% earn over $96,730. Source: BLS, May 2025.
Which state pays telecommunications equipment installers and repairers, except line installers the most?
Alaska has the highest median pay at $95,850. After taxes and local prices, Atlanta, GA offers the best real take-home pay of any metro area.
How many telecommunications equipment installers and repairers, except line installers are there in the U.S.?
About 140,920 people work as telecommunications equipment installers and repairers, except line installers nationwide.