Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers Salary in Birmingham, AL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Birmingham, AL

Median annual salary $60,680 -3.1% vs national
Median hourly $29.17
10th percentile $44,460
90th percentile $93,620
Employed locally 990
National median $62,630

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,460
    25th
    $48,000
    50th (median)
    $60,680
    75th
    $76,950
    90th
    $93,620

    Birmingham economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,627 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
    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
    Alaska $98,850
    Central Louisiana nonmetropolitan area $84,500
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $84,190
    Central New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area $82,940
    Vallejo, CA $80,790
    Twin Falls, ID $78,420

    Related occupations in Birmingham, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$44,940
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$75,000
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics$59,690
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$48,310
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$49,970
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$54,730

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers in Birmingham, AL is $29.17, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.42 or more per hour.

    Is Birmingham 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 Birmingham, AL is 3.1% 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 Birmingham?

    Entry-level Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers (10th percentile) earn around $44,460 per year in Birmingham, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,000.