Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers Salary in Idaho
In Idaho, telecommunications equipment installers and repairers, except line installers earn $63,850 at the median — $30.7 an hour. The range runs from $41K at the entry level to $83K for experienced workers.
Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across Idaho. Jump to a metro for precise data:
So what does $64K get you in Idaho?
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Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Idaho
Entry-level telecommunications equipment installers and repairers, except line installers (10th percentile) start around $41K. Mid-career wages sit at $64K. Top earners bring in $83K or more, a $42K spread from bottom to top.
Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers salary by metro in Idaho
5 metro areas with BLS data, ranked by median pay
| Metro area | Median salary | vs. state | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Twin Falls | $78K | +23% | 60 |
| Pocatello | $77K | +21% | 40 |
| Boise City | $65K | +1% | 570 |
| Idaho Falls | $62K | -3% | 100 |
| Lewiston | $46K | -29% | 50 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do telecommunications equipment installers and repairers, except line installers make in Idaho?
The median is $63,850 a year, that works out to about $31 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $40,660, and experienced telecommunications equipment installers and repairers, except line installers can clear $83,040. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $64K enough to live in Idaho?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $4,222/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,136/month, which eats 26.9% of your paycheck. That's under the 30% guideline most financial planners use, so the numbers work.
How far does a telecommunications equipment installers and repairers, except line installers salary go in Idaho?
Idaho has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median telecommunications equipment installers and repairers, except line installers salary is worth about $68,012 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do telecommunications equipment installers and repairers, except line installers get paid the most?
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.