U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics U.S. Bureau of Labor StatisticsInstall, set-up, rearrange, or remove switching, distribution, routing, and dialing equipment used in central offices or headends. Service or repair telephone, cable television, Internet, and other communications equipment on customers' property. May install communications equipment or communications wiring in buildings. Excludes "Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers" (49-9052).
Employment estimate and mean wage estimates for this occupation:
| Employment (1) | Employment RSE (3) |
Mean hourly wage |
Mean annual wage (2) |
Wage RSE (3) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 190,100 | 1.6 % | $25.41 | $52,850 | 0.4 % |
Percentile wage estimates for this occupation:
| Percentile | 10% | 25% | 50% (Median) |
75% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $14.99 | $19.87 | $26.30 | $31.12 | $35.07 |
| Annual Wage (2) | $31,170 | $41,330 | $54,710 | $64,720 | $72,940 |
Industries with the highest published employment and wages for this occupation are provided. For a list of all industries with employment in this occupation, see the Create Customized Tables function.
Industries with the highest levels of employment in this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wired Telecommunications Carriers | 109,270 | 17.86 | $26.00 | $54,070 |
| Building Equipment Contractors | 19,430 | 1.18 | $22.02 | $45,790 |
| Other Telecommunications | 15,390 | 13.20 | $28.26 | $58,770 |
| Cable and Other Subscription Programming | 8,670 | 10.94 | $24.41 | $50,770 |
| Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance | 6,520 | 6.56 | $19.65 | $40,870 |
Industries with the highest concentration of employment in this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wired Telecommunications Carriers | 109,270 | 17.86 | $26.00 | $54,070 |
| Other Telecommunications | 15,390 | 13.20 | $28.26 | $58,770 |
| Cable and Other Subscription Programming | 8,670 | 10.94 | $24.41 | $50,770 |
| Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance | 6,520 | 6.56 | $19.65 | $40,870 |
| Satellite Telecommunications | 610 | 5.64 | $24.90 | $51,780 |
Top paying industries for this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scientific Research and Development Services | 130 | 0.02 | $31.40 | $65,320 |
| Warehousing and Storage | 390 | 0.06 | $30.16 | $62,740 |
| Office Administrative Services | 450 | 0.11 | $29.10 | $60,520 |
| Computer Systems Design and Related Services | 2,940 | 0.20 | $28.83 | $59,970 |
| Other Telecommunications | 15,390 | 13.20 | $28.26 | $58,770 |
States and areas with the highest published employment, location quotients, and wages for this occupation are provided. For a list of all areas with employment in this occupation, see the Create Customized Tables function.
States with the highest employment level in this occupation:
| State | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| California | 24,850 | 1.78 | 1.19 | $27.78 | $57,780 |
| Texas | 16,690 | 1.66 | 1.11 | $22.69 | $47,200 |
| Florida | 13,230 | 1.86 | 1.25 | $22.50 | $46,800 |
| New York | 12,480 | 1.50 | 1.00 | $29.78 | $61,940 |
| Illinois | 8,820 | 1.60 | 1.07 | $27.37 | $56,940 |
States with the highest concentration of jobs and location quotients in this occupation:
| State | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | 750 | 2.45 | 1.64 | $27.41 | $57,000 |
| Colorado | 4,630 | 2.15 | 1.44 | $28.09 | $58,430 |
| New Mexico | 1,590 | 2.04 | 1.36 | $22.71 | $47,240 |
| Georgia | 7,500 | 2.00 | 1.34 | $25.40 | $52,820 |
| Kansas | 2,440 | 1.87 | 1.25 | $22.91 | $47,650 |
Top paying States for this occupation:
| State | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York | 12,480 | 1.50 | 1.00 | $29.78 | $61,940 |
| Massachusetts | 3,630 | 1.17 | 0.78 | $29.09 | $60,500 |
| Rhode Island | 370 | 0.83 | 0.55 | $28.86 | $60,030 |
| New Jersey | 5,710 | 1.51 | 1.01 | $28.29 | $58,840 |
| Colorado | 4,630 | 2.15 | 1.44 | $28.09 | $58,430 |
Metropolitan areas with the highest employment level in this occupation:
| Metropolitan area | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York-White Plains-Wayne, NY-NJ Metropolitan Division | 7,640 | 1.53 | 1.03 | $31.42 | $65,350 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale, CA Metropolitan Division | 6,380 | 1.67 | 1.12 | $26.56 | $55,230 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Joliet, IL Metropolitan Division | 5,980 | 1.69 | 1.13 | $28.06 | $58,360 |
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Marietta, GA | 5,380 | 2.45 | 1.64 | $26.09 | $54,260 |
| Dallas-Plano-Irving, TX Metropolitan Division | 5,120 | 2.56 | 1.71 | $22.60 | $47,010 |
| Houston-Sugar Land-Baytown, TX | 3,330 | 1.33 | 0.89 | $23.12 | $48,090 |
| Denver-Aurora, CO | 3,120 | 2.63 | 1.76 | $29.17 | $60,660 |
| Oakland-Fremont-Hayward, CA Metropolitan Division | 3,000 | 3.15 | 2.11 | $30.40 | $63,240 |
| Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale, AZ | 2,930 | 1.74 | 1.17 | $24.15 | $50,240 |
| Nassau-Suffolk, NY Metropolitan Division | 2,830 | 2.36 | 1.58 | $25.69 | $53,440 |
Metropolitan areas with the highest concentration of jobs and location quotients in this occupation:
| Metropolitan area | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester, NH | 680 | 6.96 | 4.65 | $27.57 | $57,350 |
| Taunton-Norton-Raynham, MA NECTA Division | 180 | 4.09 | 2.74 | $31.29 | $65,080 |
| Rome, GA | 140 | 4.00 | 2.67 | $19.66 | $40,890 |
| Saginaw-Saginaw Township North, MI | 320 | 3.97 | 2.66 | $24.22 | $50,390 |
| Akron, OH | 1,210 | 3.95 | 2.64 | $25.42 | $52,870 |
| Anchorage, AK | 570 | 3.48 | 2.33 | $25.93 | $53,940 |
| Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, FL | 510 | 3.42 | 2.29 | $19.93 | $41,460 |
| Oakland-Fremont-Hayward, CA Metropolitan Division | 3,000 | 3.15 | 2.11 | $30.40 | $63,240 |
| Albuquerque, NM | 1,130 | 3.06 | 2.04 | $22.41 | $46,620 |
| Sacramento--Arden-Arcade--Roseville, CA | 2,480 | 3.02 | 2.02 | $28.05 | $58,350 |