Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers Salary in Akron, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Akron, OH

Median annual salary $59,600 -4.8% vs national
Median hourly $28.65
10th percentile $46,710
90th percentile $78,720
Employed locally 200
National median $62,630

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,710
    25th
    $48,280
    50th (median)
    $59,600
    75th
    $64,070
    90th
    $78,720

    Akron economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,312 2023 • Census ACS
    Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers salary vs area income 84% Median Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers salary is 16% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Rhode Island $111,540
    Anchorage, AK $98,850
    Alaska $98,850
    Elmira, NY $96,960
    Yuba City, CA $93,620
    Fairbanks-College, AK $93,590

    Nearby metros — Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Eastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $76,710
    Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH $67,140
    Cleveland, OH $64,510
    Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH $62,810
    North Northeastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area (noncontiguous) $62,530
    Columbus, OH $62,360

    Related occupations in Akron, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$50,330
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$46,140
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$75,020
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics$63,500
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$60,230
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$59,700

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers make per hour in Akron?

    The median hourly wage for Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers in Akron, OH is $28.65, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $47.86 or more per hour.

    Is Akron above or below average for Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers salaries?

    The median Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers salary in Akron, OH is 4.8% below the national median of $62,630. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers in Akron?

    Entry-level Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers (10th percentile) earn around $46,710 per year in Akron, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,280.