Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers Salary in Tampa, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL

Median annual salary $60,690 -3.1% vs national
Median hourly $29.18
10th percentile $47,270
90th percentile $88,690
Employed locally 1,390
National median $62,630

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,270
    25th
    $52,540
    50th (median)
    $60,690
    75th
    $73,960
    90th
    $88,690

    Tampa economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,254 2023 • Census ACS
    Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers salary vs area income 85% Median Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers salary is 15% 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
    South Florida nonmetropolitan area $72,810
    North Florida nonmetropolitan area $72,370
    Naples-Marco Island, FL $70,200
    Sebastian-Vero Beach-West Vero Corridor, FL $69,170
    Port St. Lucie, FL $68,370
    Flint, MI $64,690

    Related occupations in Tampa, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$44,870
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$48,580
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$50,010
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$73,480
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics$60,580
    Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other$46,330

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers in Tampa, FL is $29.18, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.07 or more per hour.

    Is Tampa 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 Tampa, FL is 3.1% 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 Tampa?

    Entry-level Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers (10th percentile) earn around $47,270 per year in Tampa, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $52,540.