Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers Salary: $79,774 Median Pay (2026 stats)
TL;DR
About 153,890 telecommunications equipment installers and repairers, except line installers nationally earn a mean of $79,774. Employment in the series shown rose about 10% from the first to the last year; projections imply about 3.7% annual decline.
Key Statistics
Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers: what the data shows
Common questions about telecommunications equipment installers and repairers, except line installers careers, answered from BLS OEWS and O*NET in this repository.
What is a telecommunications equipment installers and repairers, except line installers?
Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers is tracked by the Bureau of Labor Statistics under SOC 49-2022.
U.S. employment in our OEWS extract is about 153,890 workers.
What does a telecommunications equipment installers and repairers, except line installers do?
O*NET work activities rated highest for this occupation include Working with Computers, Getting Information, Making Decisions and Solving Problems, Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment, Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates, Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge, and related tasks. See Work Activities for the full list.
How much does a telecommunications equipment installers and repairers, except line installers make?
BLS national median annual wage: $62,630 (May 2024 in our extract).
Mean annual wage in our occupational extract: $79,774 — higher than the median, which often reflects top earners in the distribution.
Wage percentiles below are from the California OEWS extract (not national unless noted).
| Wage percentile | Annual wage |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $51,964 |
| 25th percentile | $62,860 |
| Median (50th) | $76,591 |
| 75th percentile | $97,531 |
| 90th percentile | $106,137 |
What education do you need?
For Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers, O*NET incumbent surveys in our extract most often report: Some college (29%), High School or Equivalent (27%), Bachelors Degree (22%).
These are education levels of current workers, not minimum legal requirements.
What skills do you need?
O*NET ratings for this occupation emphasize skills such as Troubleshooting, Repairing, Critical Thinking, Quality Control Analysis, Operations Monitoring, Equipment Maintenance, and knowledge areas including Customer and Personal Service, Telecommunications, Computers and Electronics, English Language. See Education & Skills for detail.
Is telecommunications equipment installers and repairers, except line installers in demand?
Historical employment trend in our series implies about 3.7% annual decline (compound rate in the extract).
Five-year projected employment change: -17.2%.
Ten-year projected employment change: -31.5%.
Current U.S. headcount: 153,890.
We report federal series only—compare wages, growth, and openings against your target market.
Where do telecommunications equipment installers and repairers, except line installerss work?
Top industries by employment share in our OEWS industry extract:
| Industry | Employment | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Telecommunications | 207,920 | 26.1% |
| Cross-industry | 153,890 | 19.3% |
| Cross-industry, Private Ownership only | 150,260 | 18.9% |
| Information | 105,420 | 13.2% |
| Construction | 20,360 | 2.6% |
| Specialty Trade Contractors | 19,640 | 2.5% |
See Industry for charts.
What degrees lead to this career?
Common majors for Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers in O*NET:
See Related degrees.
What careers are related?
Other occupations linked through shared degree pathways in our mapping:
| Occupation | U.S. employment | Median wage |
|---|---|---|
| Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other | 174,060 | $48,790 |
| Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other | 195,890 | $46,040 |
| Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners | 12,630 | $67,310 |
| Public Relations Specialists | 280,590 | $69,780 |
| Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers | 98,360 | $70,500 |
| Public Relations Managers | 76,060 | $138,520 |
| Healthcare Support Workers, All Other | 103,650 | $46,050 |
Employment
Employment and salary information for the Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers workforce.
Employment Over Time
153,890 Workforce in 2023
The Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers workforce has been growing over time.
Historical employment trends for Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers.
Yearly Wage Ranking
$79,774 Average Wage
In 2023, Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers earned an average of $79,774.
Wage ranking compared to other occupations.
Wage Distribution
This chart shows the distribution of average salaries by income buckets for Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers.
Salary distribution for Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers.
Employment Growth Projections
-3.7% Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR)
49,043 Projected Employment (5 years)
Projected growth: -17.2%
40,602 Projected Employment (10 years)
Projected growth: -31.5%
This occupation is experiencing a decline. Consider related fields with better growth prospects.
Historical employment trends and future projections for Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers.
Industry
Information on the industries that employ Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers and on wages for those in the field.
Occupations by Industries
This graphic shows the share of Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers employed by various industries.
Industry distribution for Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers.
Wage Trends by Industry
2.3% Average Annual Wage Growth Rate
Historical wage growth trends by industry for Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers.
Geographic Distribution
Employment and wage information by geographic location for Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers.
State employment and wages are from the U.S. BLS OEWS May 2024 state extract. Metropolitan areas use the national MSA file when available.
Top States by Employment
Top States by Employment:
- TX: 17,190 employees, $58,680 avg wage
- CA: 15,240 employees, $77,680 avg wage
- FL: 10,780 employees, $65,530 avg wage
- NY: 8,460 employees, $69,440 avg wage
- GA: 7,100 employees, $62,270 avg wage
- IL: 6,580 employees, $67,370 avg wage
- NC: 5,770 employees, $65,910 avg wage
- MI: 5,180 employees, $63,550 avg wage
- PA: 4,990 employees, $68,720 avg wage
- OH: 3,840 employees, $63,770 avg wage
Top 10 states by employment for Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers.
Top Metropolitan Areas
Top Metropolitan Areas:
- New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ: 7,400 employees, $72,310 avg wage
- Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX: 6,100 employees, $59,010 avg wage
- Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA: 4,790 employees, $75,270 avg wage
- Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA: 4,750 employees, $64,230 avg wage
- Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN: 4,410 employees, $70,600 avg wage
- Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX: 3,710 employees, $57,920 avg wage
- Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL: 3,680 employees, $67,820 avg wage
- Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI: 2,500 employees, $67,260 avg wage
- Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV: 2,490 employees, $74,250 avg wage
- Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD: 2,130 employees, $70,570 avg wage
Top 10 metropolitan statistical areas by employment for Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers.
Diversity
Demographic information on Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers in the US.
Gender and Age
The workforce of Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers in 2023 was 153,890 people, with 62.0% women and 38.0% men.
Gender and age distribution for Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers.
Races
Racial and ethnic shares when present in the career dataset. If the chart area shows a notice instead, occupational race/ethnicity fields are not yet populated for this extract.
Race and ethnicity distribution for Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers.
Education & Skills
Data on higher education choices and required skills for Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers.
Majors
The most common majors achieved by Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers in 2023 were Engineering, Business, Social Sciences.
Common majors for Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers.
Education Levels
The main educational levels achieved by Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers workers.
Education level distribution for Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers.
Skills
Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers need many skills, but most especially Troubleshooting, Repairing, Critical Thinking, Quality Control Analysis, Operations Monitoring.
Required skills for Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers.
Knowledge & Abilities
Knowledge areas and abilities required for Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers.
Knowledge Areas
The most important knowledge areas for Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers include Customer and Personal Service, Telecommunications, Computers and Electronics, English Language, Mathematics.
Knowledge areas required for Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers.
Abilities
Key abilities needed for Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers include Problem Sensitivity, Visual Color Discrimination, Oral Comprehension, Near Vision, Arm-Hand Steadiness.
Required abilities for Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers.
Work Activities
Common work activities performed by Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers.
Daily Activities
Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers spend their time on activities such as Working with Computers, Getting Information, Making Decisions and Solving Problems, Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment, Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates.
Most important work activities for Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers.
About
Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers
The average yearly wage for Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers was $79,774 in 2023.
SOC Code
49-2022 - Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers
Insights and Analysis
Compensation snapshot: Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers reports an average salary of $79,774.
Labor market presence: The current workforce is approximately 153,890 workers, indicating sustained demand.
Forward outlook: Projected annual decline is -3.7%, which should inform long-term career planning.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS), and O*NET Online.
All wage figures represent annual averages and may vary by location, industry, and experience level.