Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers Salary in Rockford, IL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Rockford, IL

Median annual salary $71,440 +14.1% vs national
Median hourly $34.35
10th percentile $39,440
90th percentile $100,020
Employed locally 70
National median $62,630

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,440
    25th
    $56,540
    50th (median)
    $71,440
    75th
    $98,390
    90th
    $100,020

    Rockford economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $66,571 2023 • Census ACS
    Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers salary vs area income 107% Median Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers salary is 7% above 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
    Slidell-Mandeville-Covington, LA $90,690
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $89,140
    Billings, MT $79,650
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $76,250
    Northwest Illinois nonmetropolitan area $74,980
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $74,460

    Related occupations in Rockford, IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$51,590
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$48,070
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$81,490
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics$67,520
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$62,640
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$73,910

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers in Rockford, IL is $34.35, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $49.26 or more per hour.

    Is Rockford 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 Rockford, IL is 14.1% 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 Rockford?

    Entry-level Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers (10th percentile) earn around $39,440 per year in Rockford, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $56,540.