Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers Salary in Altoona, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Altoona, PA

Median annual salary $72,130 +2.3% vs national
Median hourly $34.68
10th percentile $46,070
90th percentile $97,800
Employed locally 60
National median $70,500

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,070
    25th
    $60,600
    50th (median)
    $72,130
    75th
    $97,800
    90th
    $97,800

    Altoona economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $60,594 2023 • Census ACS
    Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers salary vs area income 119% Median Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers salary is 19% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Watertown-Fort Drum, NY $108,670
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $107,690
    Barnstable Town, MA $107,380
    New York $105,900
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $104,920
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $104,460

    Nearby metros — Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $97,690
    Lebanon, PA $95,710
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $95,590
    State College, PA $92,440
    Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ $91,840
    Pittsburgh, PA $89,310

    Related occupations in Altoona, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $45,270
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $45,850
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $70,550
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $57,320
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $58,410
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $54,010

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers make per hour in Altoona?

    The median hourly wage for Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers in Altoona, PA is $34.68, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.17 or more per hour.

    Is Altoona above or below average for Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers salaries?

    The median Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers salary in Altoona, PA is 2.3% above the national median of $70,500. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers in Altoona?

    Entry-level Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers (10th percentile) earn around $46,070 per year in Altoona, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $60,600.