Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers Salary in Athens, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Athens-Clarke County, GA

Median annual salary $60,250 -14.5% vs national
Median hourly $28.97
10th percentile $38,410
90th percentile $75,120
Employed locally 50
National median $70,500

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,410
    25th
    $47,900
    50th (median)
    $60,250
    75th
    $63,700
    90th
    $75,120

    Athens economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,897 2023 • Census ACS
    Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers salary vs area income 96% Median Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers salary is 4% below 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
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $95,870
    Morgantown, WV $77,880
    Upper Peninsula of Michigan nonmetropolitan area $71,090
    Mid Michigan nonmetropolitan area $68,770
    Northern Michigan nonmetropolitan area $65,630
    Michigan $65,460

    Related occupations in Athens, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $38,220
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $61,270
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $47,650
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $48,180
    Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers $28,860
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $50,940

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers in Athens, GA is $28.97, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.00 or more per hour.

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

    The median Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers salary in Athens, GA is 14.5% below 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 Athens?

    Entry-level Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers (10th percentile) earn around $38,410 per year in Athens, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,900.