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SOC 49-9052·Installation, Maintenance & Repair
Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers
Median wage
$108,752
10-yr outlook
−2.8%by 2032
Openings / year
866
Workers in NY
9,780
How pay grows with experience
Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers — typical pay by experience
Annual wages statewide: starting out, typical (median), and experienced.
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Starting out (entry) | $53,937 |
| Median (typical) | $108,752 |
| Experienced | $109,888 |
Source: Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (NYSDOL / U.S. BLS via data.ny.gov)
Where it pays most across New York
Median pay for this occupation by region. Select a region for its full profile.
Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers — median pay by region
Regional median annual wage, highest first.
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Long Island | $111,332 |
| New York City | $110,702 |
| Hudson Valley | $105,711 |
| Western New York | $98,034 |
| Finger Lakes | $96,266 |
| North Country | $94,697 |
| Mohawk Valley | $91,896 |
| Capital Region | $88,636 |
| Southern Tier | $73,192 |
Source: Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (NYSDOL / U.S. BLS via data.ny.gov)
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