Average Entry-Level Telecommunications Line Installer / Repairer Hourly Pay

$16.01
Avg. Base Hourly Rate (USD)
10%
$11.87
MEDIAN
$16.01
90%
$22.51

The average hourly pay for a Telecommunications Line Installer / Repairer is $16.01 in 2025

Hourly Rate
$12 - $23
Bonus
$0 - $2k
Total Pay
$26k - $54k
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What Do Telecommunications Line Installer / Repairers Do?

Telecommunications Line Installer / Repairer Tasks
  • Splice, insulate and repair telephone and television cable at customer's location.
  • Connect television sets to cable systems.
  • Evaluate signal strength and install equipment to maintain strong transmission signal.
  • Install cable at customer's location, sometimes between poles and towers, or underground in trenches.
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FAQs About Telecommunications Line Installer / Repairers

What is the highest pay for Telecommunications Line Installer / Repairers?

Our data indicates that the highest pay for a Telecommunications Line Installer / Repairer is $22.51 / hour

What is the lowest pay for Telecommunications Line Installer / Repairers?

Our data indicates that the lowest pay for a Telecommunications Line Installer / Repairer is $11.87 / hour

How can Telecommunications Line Installer / Repairers increase their salary?

Increasing your pay as a Telecommunications Line Installer / Repairer is possible in different ways. Change of employer: Consider a career move to a new employer that is willing to pay higher for your skills. Level of Education: Gaining advanced degrees may allow this role to increase their income potential and qualify for promotions. Managing Experience: If you are a Telecommunications Line Installer / Repairer that oversees more junior Telecommunications Line Installer / Repairers, this experience can increase the likelihood to earn more.