Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers Salary in Cleveland, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Cleveland, OH

Median annual salary $50,250 -28.7% vs national
Median hourly $24.16
10th percentile $45,180
90th percentile $76,430
Employed locally 320
National median $70,500

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,180
    25th
    $48,150
    50th (median)
    $50,250
    75th
    $68,450
    90th
    $76,430

    Cleveland economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,507 2023 • Census ACS
    Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers salary vs area income 73% Median Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers salary is 27% 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
    Wheeling, WV-OH $88,710
    Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH $79,330
    Columbus, OH $59,730
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $58,860
    Eastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $58,470
    Ohio $55,430

    Related occupations in Cleveland, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $49,390
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $49,790
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $78,210
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $64,570
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $61,680
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $61,830

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers in Cleveland, OH is $24.16, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $43.20 or more per hour.

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

    The median Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers salary in Cleveland, OH is 28.7% 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 Cleveland?

    Entry-level Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers (10th percentile) earn around $45,180 per year in Cleveland, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,150.