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

Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairerss earn a median salary of $70,500/year, while Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanicss earn $49,670/year - a difference of $20,830. Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairerss earn more on average. Both salaries are based on national BLS data.

Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics
Median salary
$70,500
$49,670
Hourly rate
$33.9/hr
$23.88/hr
Entry level (10th %)
$42,940
$33,660
Senior level (90th %)
$104,840
$80,850
Education required
Varies
Varies
U.S. employment
98,360
688,840
Job growth (10-year)
N/A
N/A
Category
Repair & Maintenance
Repair & Maintenance
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