Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers Salary in Illinois
In Illinois, telecommunications equipment installers and repairers, except line installers earn $64,770 at the median — $31.14 an hour. The range runs from $42K at the entry level to $98K for experienced workers.
Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across Illinois. Jump to a metro for precise data:
So what does $65K get you in Illinois?
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Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Illinois
Entry-level telecommunications equipment installers and repairers, except line installers (10th percentile) start around $42K. Mid-career wages sit at $65K. Top earners bring in $98K or more, a $57K spread from bottom to top.
Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers salary by metro in Illinois
7 metro areas with BLS data, ranked by median pay
| Metro area | Median salary | vs. state | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rockford | $71K | +10% | 70 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin | $67K | +4% | 4,410 |
| Springfield | $67K | +4% | 110 |
| Decatur | $67K | +3% | 40 |
| Peoria | $63K | -2% | 110 |
| Champaign-Urbana | $62K | -4% | 80 |
| Bloomington | $58K | -10% | 110 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do telecommunications equipment installers and repairers, except line installers make in Illinois?
The median is $64,770 a year, that works out to about $31 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $41,670, and experienced telecommunications equipment installers and repairers, except line installers can clear $98,340. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $65K enough to live in Illinois?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $4,229/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,407/month, which eats 33.3% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb, housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.
How far does a telecommunications equipment installers and repairers, except line installers salary go in Illinois?
Illinois 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 $69,014 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.