Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers Salary in Portland, ME

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Portland-South Portland, ME

Median annual salary $64,480 +3% vs national
Median hourly $31.00
10th percentile $51,240
90th percentile $92,980
Employed locally 210
National median $62,630

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $51,240
    25th
    $59,860
    50th (median)
    $64,480
    75th
    $82,740
    90th
    $92,980

    Portland economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $88,602 2023 • Census ACS
    Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers salary vs area income 73% Median Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers salary is 27% 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
    Southwestern New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area $92,360
    West North Dakota nonmetropolitan area $90,860
    Rome, GA $89,650
    East North Dakota nonmetropolitan area $88,690
    Central Louisiana nonmetropolitan area $84,500
    Arizona nonmetropolitan area $83,840

    Related occupations in Portland, ME

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$51,800
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$55,890
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$80,330
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$62,560
    Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other$62,830
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$61,890

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers in Portland, ME is $31.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.67 or more per hour.

    Is Portland 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 Portland, ME is 3% 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 Portland?

    Entry-level Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers (10th percentile) earn around $51,240 per year in Portland, ME. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $59,860.