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

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

Median annual salary $62,360 -0.4% vs national
Median hourly $29.98
10th percentile $47,770
90th percentile $99,450
Employed locally 780
National median $62,630

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,770
    25th
    $50,070
    50th (median)
    $62,360
    75th
    $77,300
    90th
    $99,450

    Columbus economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,847 2023 • Census ACS
    Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers salary vs area income 78% Median Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers salary is 22% 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
    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
    Ohio $62,010

    Related occupations in Columbus, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$50,440
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$50,710
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$81,130
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics$65,450
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$62,320
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$61,990

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers in Columbus, OH is $29.98, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.45 or more per hour.

    Is Columbus 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 Columbus, OH is 0.4% 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 Columbus?

    Entry-level Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers (10th percentile) earn around $47,770 per year in Columbus, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,070.