Career Profile Telecommunications Line Installers & Repairers Education HS diploma or less This is the typical education required for an entry-level position. Earnings $46,100 This is the typical median salary earned for an entry-level position. Telecom Line Installers and Repairers install and repair telecommunications cable, including fiber optics. General Information Install and repair telecommunications cable, including fiber optics. Watch a brief video about this occupation. Watch Video Telecommunications Line Installers & Repairers Occupational Outlook For the Rural Capital Area 57 Job Opportunities Over the next five years, an average of 57 openings per year are projected for Telecommunications Line Installers & Repairers. +16.6% Employment Change Employment for Telecommunications Line Installers & Repairers is forecasted to increase on par with the regional average by 16.6% between 2023 and 2028. $22.18 Earnings Potential An average worker in this occupation is paid $22.18/hour. Entry level workers are paid $17.72, while experienced workers are paid $30.09. The median wage is comparable to average regional wages across occupations. Local Employment Opportunities There are 364 Telecommunications Line Installers & Repairers in the RCA region. By 2028 this number could reach 425. Top Employing Industries, Locally The top industries employing Telecommunications Line Installers & Repairers are Wired and Wireless Telecommunications (except Satellite), Utility System Construction, and Building Equipment Contractors. Knowledge Areas The top most significant knowledge categories for Telecommunications Line Installers & Repairers include Telecommunications, Customer and Personal Service, and English Language. Educational Attainment Patterns The most common level of education for Telecommunications Line Installers & Repairers is HS diploma or less. 1% of people employed in these roles have some form of college degree. Sources: BLS JobsEQ® ONET
