Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers Salary in Athens, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Athens-Clarke County, GA

Median annual salary $60,810 -2.9% vs national
Median hourly $29.24
10th percentile $43,870
90th percentile $93,350
Employed locally 100
National median $62,630

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,870
    25th
    $48,050
    50th (median)
    $60,810
    75th
    $90,430
    90th
    $93,350

    Athens economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,897 2023 • Census ACS
    Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers salary vs area income 97% Median Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers salary is 3% 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
    Alaska $98,850
    Anchorage, AK $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
    Rome, GA $89,650
    Gainesville, GA $73,770
    Logan, UT-ID $73,310
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $71,250
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $68,760
    Warner Robins, GA $63,280

    Related occupations in Athens, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$38,220
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$61,270
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$47,650
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$48,180
    Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers$28,860
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics$50,940

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers in Athens, GA is $29.24, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $44.62 or more per hour.

    Is Athens 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 Athens, GA is 2.9% 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 Athens?

    Entry-level Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers (10th percentile) earn around $43,870 per year in Athens, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,050.