Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers Salary in Des Moines, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA

Median annual salary $62,860 +0.4% vs national
Median hourly $30.22
10th percentile $39,610
90th percentile $84,000
Employed locally 490
National median $62,630

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,610
    25th
    $47,310
    50th (median)
    $62,860
    75th
    $80,400
    90th
    $84,000

    Des Moines economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,209 2023 • Census ACS
    Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers salary vs area income 75% Median Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers salary is 25% 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
    Central Louisiana nonmetropolitan area $84,500
    Northwestern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area $76,010
    Northern West Virginia nonmetropolitan area $76,000
    Southwestern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area $75,900
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $75,260
    California $74,580

    Related occupations in Des Moines, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$51,590
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$49,710
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$80,320
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$61,630
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$60,380
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics$65,840

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers in Des Moines, IA is $30.22, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.96 or more per hour.

    Is Des Moines 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 Des Moines, IA is 0.4% 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 Des Moines?

    Entry-level Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers (10th percentile) earn around $39,610 per year in Des Moines, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,310.