Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers Salary in Charleston, WV

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Charleston, WV

Median annual salary $79,320 +26.6% vs national
Median hourly $38.14
10th percentile $40,900
90th percentile $89,940
Employed locally 90
National median $62,630

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,900
    25th
    $53,780
    50th (median)
    $79,320
    75th
    $89,940
    90th
    $89,940

    Charleston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,089 2023 • Census ACS
    Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers salary vs area income 137% Median Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers salary is 37% above 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
    Beckley, WV $76,590
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $75,260
    Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH $67,140
    Morgantown, WV $62,290
    Wheeling, WV-OH $61,950
    Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV $59,920

    Related occupations in Charleston, WV

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $40,900
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $36,550
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $64,190
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $60,390
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $49,410
    Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines $56,460

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers in Charleston, WV is $38.14, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $42.78 or more per hour.

    Is Charleston 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 Charleston, WV is 26.6% 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 Charleston?

    Entry-level Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers (10th percentile) earn around $40,900 per year in Charleston, WV. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $53,780.