Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers Salary in Albany, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY

Median annual salary $75,290 +20.2% vs national
Median hourly $36.20
10th percentile $45,820
90th percentile $110,260
Employed locally 340
National median $62,630

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,820
    25th
    $51,380
    50th (median)
    $75,290
    75th
    $99,210
    90th
    $110,260

    Albany economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,072 2023 • Census ACS
    Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers salary vs area income 87% Median Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers salary is 13% 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
    Elmira, NY $96,960
    Ithaca, NY $89,380
    Syracuse, NY $85,690
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $84,190
    Watertown-Fort Drum, NY $67,480
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $65,250

    Related occupations in Albany, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $48,620
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $53,250
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $80,340
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $62,480
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $70,310
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $63,140

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers in Albany, NY is $36.20, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $44.91 or more per hour.

    Is Albany 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 Albany, NY is 20.2% above 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 Albany?

    Entry-level Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers (10th percentile) earn around $45,820 per year in Albany, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,380.