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Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers Salary in South Carolina

In South Carolina, telecommunications line installers and repairers earn $56,090 at the median — $26.97 an hour. The range runs from $38K at the entry level to $80K for experienced workers.

Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across South Carolina. Jump to a metro for precise data:

$56K
Median annual
$26.97/hr
Hourly rate
$38K
Entry level (10th %)
$80K
Senior level (90th %)

So what does $56K get you in South Carolina?

Estimated monthly take-home$3,762/mo
Median 2BR rent-$1,263/mo
Rent as % of take-home33.6% (above 30% guideline)
Cost-of-living adjusted salary$60,202/yr
Monthly remaining after rent$2,499/mo

About telecommunications line installers and repairers

Education: High school diploma or equivalent
U.S. employed: 1,540
Category: Repair & Maintenance

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Compensation breakdown

Annual earnings by percentile, South Carolina

Bar chart showing Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers salary percentiles in South Carolina: 10th percentile $38,230, 25th percentile $47,600, median $56,090, 75th percentile $67,900, 90th percentile $80,330. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.10th$38K25th$48KMedian$56K75th$68K90th$80K
Bar chart showing Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers salary percentiles in South Carolina: 10th percentile $38,230, 25th percentile $47,600, median $56,090, 75th percentile $67,900, 90th percentile $80,330. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Entry-level telecommunications line installers and repairers (10th percentile) start around $38K. Mid-career wages sit at $56K. Top earners bring in $80K or more, a $42K spread from bottom to top.

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Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers salary by metro in South Carolina

4 metro areas with BLS data, ranked by median pay

Metro areaMedian salaryvs. stateEmployment
Charleston-North Charleston$61K+9%250
Florence$54K-3%30
Columbia$51K-9%240
Greenville-Anderson-Greer$50K-10%380

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Frequently asked questions

How much do telecommunications line installers and repairers make in South Carolina?

The median is $56,090 a year, that works out to about $27 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $38,230, and experienced telecommunications line installers and repairers can clear $80,330. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.

Is $56K enough to live in South Carolina?

On that salary, you'd take home roughly $3,762/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,263/month, which eats 33.6% 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 line installers and repairers salary go in South Carolina?

South Carolina 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 $60,202 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.

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