Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers Salary in Roanoke, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Roanoke, VA

Median annual salary $59,540 -4.9% vs national
Median hourly $28.63
10th percentile $36,220
90th percentile $78,950
Employed locally 90
National median $62,630

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,220
    25th
    $48,930
    50th (median)
    $59,540
    75th
    $67,130
    90th
    $78,950

    Roanoke economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,447 2023 • Census ACS
    Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers salary vs area income 88% Median Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers salary is 12% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $84,190
    Vallejo, CA $80,790
    Northwestern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area $76,010
    Southwestern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area $75,900
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $75,260
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $74,460

    Related occupations in Roanoke, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $46,070
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $49,190
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $75,910
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $59,070
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $49,540
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $52,330

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers in Roanoke, VA is $28.63, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.90 or more per hour.

    Is Roanoke 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 Roanoke, VA is 4.9% 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 Roanoke?

    Entry-level Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers (10th percentile) earn around $36,220 per year in Roanoke, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,930.