Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers Salary in Atlanta, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA

Median annual salary $57,490 -18.5% vs national
Median hourly $27.64
10th percentile $37,960
90th percentile $76,550
Employed locally 2,280
National median $70,500

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,960
    25th
    $47,080
    50th (median)
    $57,490
    75th
    $74,640
    90th
    $76,550

    Atlanta economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,338 2023 • Census ACS
    Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers salary vs area income 67% Median Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers salary is 33% 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 Atlanta, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $48,730
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $51,980
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $77,280
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $56,830
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $60,730
    Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other $46,940

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers in Atlanta, GA is $27.64, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $41.18 or more per hour.

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

    The median Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers salary in Atlanta, GA is 18.5% 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 Atlanta?

    Entry-level Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers (10th percentile) earn around $37,960 per year in Atlanta, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,080.