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Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers Salary in U.S.

In U.S., telecommunications equipment installers and repairers, except line installers earn $62,630 at the median — $30.11 an hour. The range runs from $42K at the entry level to $95K for experienced workers.

AffordMap analysis of BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (latest release, May 2024)

$63K
Median annual
$30.11/hr
Hourly rate
$42K
Entry level (10th %)
$95K
Senior level (90th %)

So what does $63K get you in U.S.?

Estimated monthly take-home$4,364/mo
Median 2BR rent-$1,412/mo
Rent as % of take-home32.4% (above 30% guideline)
Cost-of-living adjusted salary$62,630/yr
Monthly remaining after rent$2,952/mo
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Compensation breakdown

Annual earnings by percentile, U.S.

Bar chart showing Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers salary percentiles in U.S.: 10th percentile $42,440, 25th percentile $50,580, median $62,630, 75th percentile $80,040, 90th percentile $94,970. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.10th$42K25th$51KMedian$63K75th$80K90th$95K
Bar chart showing Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers salary percentiles in U.S.: 10th percentile $42,440, 25th percentile $50,580, median $62,630, 75th percentile $80,040, 90th percentile $94,970. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Entry-level telecommunications equipment installers and repairers, except line installers (10th percentile) start around $42K. Mid-career wages sit at $63K.Top earners bring in $95K or more - a $53K spread from bottom to top.

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Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers pay across states

Median income ranked highest to lowest, compared to the national figure

StateMedian salaryvs. nationalEmployment
Rhode Island$112K+78%N/A
Alaska$99K+58%780
North Dakota$89K+42%470
New Hampshire$84K+35%840
Vermont$80K+28%360
Massachusetts$80K+28%N/A
Hawaii$79K+26%700
New Jersey$78K+24%2,710
Montana$77K+23%730
Connecticut$76K+22%1,220
California$75K+19%15,240
Washington$73K+17%3,680
Oregon$72K+15%2,140
District of Columbia$71K+14%380
Louisiana$71K+14%2,980

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Frequently asked questions

How much do telecommunications equipment installers and repairers, except line installers make in U.S.?

The median is $62,630 a year - that works out to about $30.11 an hour. The range is wide: entry-level workers start around $42,440, and experienced telecommunications equipment installers and repairers, except line installers can clear $94,970. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.

Is $63K enough to live in U.S.?

On that salary, you'd take home roughly $4,364/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,412/month, which eats 32.4% 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 U.S.?

U.S. 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 $62,630 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.

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