Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers Salary in Milwaukee, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI

Median annual salary $59,630 -4.8% vs national
Median hourly $28.67
10th percentile $49,740
90th percentile $76,660
Employed locally 750
National median $62,630

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,740
    25th
    $49,830
    50th (median)
    $59,630
    75th
    $72,530
    90th
    $76,660

    Milwaukee economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $76,404 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
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $79,810
    Twin Falls, ID $78,420
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $76,510
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $76,250
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $72,470
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $71,200

    Related occupations in Milwaukee, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $52,130
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $68,550
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $60,730
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $83,430
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $60,740
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $63,490

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers in Milwaukee, WI is $28.67, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.43 or more per hour.

    Is Milwaukee 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 Milwaukee, WI is 4.8% 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 Milwaukee?

    Entry-level Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers (10th percentile) earn around $49,740 per year in Milwaukee, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,830.