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Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers vs. Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics: Salary Comparison (2026)

Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installerss earn a median salary of $62,630/year, while Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanicss earn $49,670/year - a difference of $12,960. Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installerss earn more on average. Both salaries are based on national BLS data.

Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics
Median salary
$62,630
$49,670
Hourly rate
$30.11/hr
$23.88/hr
Entry level (10th %)
$42,440
$33,660
Senior level (90th %)
$94,970
$80,850
Education required
Varies
Varies
U.S. employment
153,890
688,840
Job growth (10-year)
N/A
N/A
Category
Repair & Maintenance
Repair & Maintenance
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