Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers Salary in Columbus, OH

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

Median annual salary $59,730 -15.3% vs national
Median hourly $28.72
10th percentile $45,430
90th percentile $84,120
Employed locally 900
National median $70,500

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,430
    25th
    $48,830
    50th (median)
    $59,730
    75th
    $69,840
    90th
    $84,120

    Columbus economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,847 2023 • Census ACS
    Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers salary vs area income 75% Median Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers salary is 25% 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
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $58,860
    Eastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $58,470
    Ohio $55,430
    West Northwestern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $52,140

    Related occupations in Columbus, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$50,440
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$50,710
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$81,130
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics$65,450
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$62,320
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$61,990

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers in Columbus, OH is $28.72, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.32 or more per hour.

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

    The median Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers salary in Columbus, OH is 15.3% 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 Columbus?

    Entry-level Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers (10th percentile) earn around $45,430 per year in Columbus, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,830.