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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Wausau, WI

Median annual salary $58,770 -6.2% vs national
Median hourly $28.26
10th percentile $41,500
90th percentile $73,660
Employed locally 50
National median $62,630

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,500
    25th
    $50,040
    50th (median)
    $58,770
    75th
    $67,160
    90th
    $73,660

    Wausau economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $76,185 2023 • Census ACS
    Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers salary vs area income 77% Median Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers salary is 23% 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 Wausau, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$53,000
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics$62,380
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$78,050
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$52,750
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$55,600
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$59,550

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers in Wausau, WI is $28.26, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.85 or more per hour.

    Is Wausau 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 Wausau, WI is 6.2% 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 Wausau?

    Entry-level Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers (10th percentile) earn around $41,500 per year in Wausau, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,040.