Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers Salary
In Traverse City, MI, telecommunications line installers and repairers earn $77,570 at the median, or about $37.3 an hour. The range runs from $59K at the entry level to $96K for experienced workers.
So what does $78K get you in Traverse City?
Groceries, utilities, transportation, and healthcare scaled from national averages by Traverse City’s Regional Price Parity (93.4). Rent from HUD Fair Market Rents. Taxes estimated for single filer, standard deduction. * Healthcare is the employee-paid share only (premiums + out-of-pocket). Actual costs vary by coverage type: employer-sponsored, ACA marketplace, or uninsured.
About telecommunications line installers and repairers
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What this looks like in Traverse City
Telecommunications line installers and repairers pay in Traverse City tracks closely to the national median, $78K locally vs. $74K nationwide, a 4% difference. Housing is manageable: a 2-bedroom at the HUD median costs $1,224/month, 24.6% of take-home, well inside the 30% guideline. Regional Price Parity sits at 93.4 (national = 100), meaning everyday costs run about 7% cheaper here. Your dollar stretches further than the headline salary suggests. Use the affordability calculator above to model your specific situation.
Compared to nearby metros
Median pay for telecommunications line installers and repairers in metros near Traverse City, adjusted for local cost of living.
| Metro | Median pay | COL-adjusted |
|---|---|---|
| Detroit-Warren-Dearborn | $79K | , |
| Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood | $61K | , |
| Lansing-East Lansing | $65K | , |
| Flint | $77K | , |
COL-adjusted = median salary ÷ (BEA Regional Price Parity ÷ 100). Expresses purchasing power in national-average dollars.
Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Traverse City, MI
Entry-level telecommunications line installers and repairers (10th percentile) start around $59K. Mid-career wages sit at $78K. Top earners bring in $96K or more, a $37K spread from bottom to top.
Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers pay across states
Median income ranked highest to lowest, compared to the national figure
View Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers salary in all states
| State | Median salary | vs. national | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rhode Island | $104K | +40% | 490 |
| Massachusetts | $103K | +39% | 2,230 |
| New Jersey | $102K | +37% | 2,540 |
| New York | $101K | +36% | 8,530 |
| California | $98K | +32% | 8,810 |
| District of Columbia | $98K | +31% | 500 |
| Alaska | $97K | +31% | 390 |
| Connecticut | $97K | +31% | 500 |
| Delaware | $94K | +26% | 310 |
| Maine | $92K | +24% | 680 |
| West Virginia | $90K | +21% | 1,270 |
| New Hampshire | $86K | +16% | 540 |
| Maryland | $82K | +11% | 2,400 |
| Pennsylvania | $81K | +9% | 3,890 |
| Hawaii | $80K | +7% | 680 |
| Virginia | $79K | +6% | 4,120 |
| Washington | $76K | +2% | 1,510 |
| Texas | $76K | +2% | 9,700 |
| Montana | $76K | +2% | 530 |
| Michigan | $74K | +0% | 2,780 |
| Minnesota | $74K | -1% | 1,130 |
| Nevada | $72K | -3% | 730 |
| Illinois | $71K | -5% | 2,460 |
| Colorado | $66K | -11% | 1,630 |
| Kentucky | $64K | -14% | 1,870 |
| Wyoming | $64K | -14% | 160 |
| Kansas | $64K | -14% | 530 |
| Wisconsin | $64K | -14% | 950 |
| Tennessee | $64K | -15% | 2,620 |
| Ohio | $63K | -15% | 3,920 |
| Vermont | $62K | -17% | 310 |
| Florida | $62K | -17% | 5,760 |
| Iowa | $61K | -18% | 820 |
| Alabama | $61K | -18% | 1,530 |
| Arkansas | $61K | -18% | 1,690 |
| Oregon | $60K | -19% | 920 |
| Utah | $60K | -19% | 800 |
| South Carolina | $60K | -20% | 1,310 |
| North Dakota | $59K | -20% | 300 |
| Missouri | $59K | -21% | 2,710 |
| Indiana | $59K | -21% | 1,580 |
| Georgia | $59K | -21% | 3,530 |
| Arizona | $59K | -21% | 790 |
| New Mexico | $58K | -22% | 350 |
| North Carolina | $57K | -24% | 2,610 |
| Idaho | $56K | -24% | 300 |
| Nebraska | $50K | -33% | 390 |
| South Dakota | $50K | -33% | 590 |
| Mississippi | $49K | -34% | 700 |
| Oklahoma | $49K | -34% | 1,410 |
| Louisiana | $49K | -34% | 960 |
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Frequently asked questions
Can a telecommunications line installers and repairer afford a 2BR apartment alone in Traverse City?
Yes — at the median salary of $78K, rent takes 24.6% of take-home pay. A 2-bedroom at the HUD Fair Market Rent runs $1,224/month. That stays under the 30% guideline most financial planners use.
What’s the entry-level salary for telecommunications line installers and repairers in Traverse City?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new telecommunications line installers and repairers typically earn — is $59K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $3,535/month. At HUD’s $1,224/month FMR, rent would take 35% of that take-home — above the 30% guideline, so a 1-bedroom or shared housing is likely necessary starting out.
Is telecommunications line installers and repairer a high-paying job in Traverse City?
Pay here is roughly in line with the national average — $78K locally vs. $74K nationally, a 4% difference.
How does Traverse City compare to the national average for telecommunications line installers and repairers?
Traverse City pays $78K median vs. the U.S. average of $74K — that’s +4%. After adjusting for local cost of living (RPP 93.4), the purchasing-power equivalent is $83K — still ahead of the national median.
How much do telecommunications line installers and repairers make in Traverse City, MI?
The median is $77,570 a year, that works out to about $37 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $58,910, and experienced telecommunications line installers and repairers can clear $96,250. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $78K enough to live in Traverse City?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $4,972/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,224/month, which eats 24.6% 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 Traverse City?
Traverse City 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 $83,051 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.