Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers Salary in Illinois
In Illinois, telecommunications line installers and repairers earn $75,590 at the median — $36.34 an hour. The range runs from $46K at the entry level to $103K for experienced workers.
Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across Illinois. Jump to a metro for precise data:
So what does $76K get you in Illinois?
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Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Illinois
Entry-level telecommunications line installers and repairers (10th percentile) start around $46K. Mid-career wages sit at $76K. Top earners bring in $103K or more, a $57K spread from bottom to top.
Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers salary by metro in Illinois
5 metro areas with BLS data, ranked by median pay
| Metro area | Median salary | vs. state | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin | $81K | +7% | 1,470 |
| Springfield | $79K | +4% | 30 |
| Peoria | $77K | +2% | 80 |
| Bloomington | $77K | +2% | 60 |
| Champaign-Urbana | $48K | -36% | 120 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do telecommunications line installers and repairers make in Illinois?
The median is $75,590 a year, that works out to about $36 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $46,020, and experienced telecommunications line installers and repairers can clear $103,130. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $76K enough to live in Illinois?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $4,818/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,407/month, which eats 29.2% of your paycheck. That's under the 30% guideline most financial planners use, so the numbers work.
How far does a telecommunications line installers and repairers 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 line installers and repairers salary is worth about $80,543 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do telecommunications line installers and repairers 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.