Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers Salary in Illinois
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 9 metro areas • Illinois
Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers in Illinois earn a median salary of $60,159 per year on average across 9 metro and nonmetro areas, -14.7% vs the national median of $70,500. An estimated 2,040 telecommunications line installers and repairers are employed across Illinois, with salaries ranging from $31,200 to $81,210 depending on location.
$60,159
Avg median salary in Illinois
$81,210
Highest paying metro
$31,200
Lowest paying metro
2,040
Employed in Illinois
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Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers salaries by city in Illinois
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago, IL-IN | $81,210 | $63,170 | $98,840 | 1,470 |
| Springfield, IL | $78,640 | $49,140 | $89,160 | 30 |
| Peoria, IL | $76,920 | $63,440 | $82,020 | 80 |
| Bloomington, IL | $76,830 | $61,760 | $81,130 | 60 |
| East Central Illinois | $52,090 | $48,150 | $73,960 | 110 |
| West Central Illinois | $48,530 | $47,850 | $59,890 | 90 |
| Champaign, IL | $48,380 | $48,380 | $68,020 | 120 |
| South Illinois | $47,630 | $37,200 | $61,580 | 40 |
| Rockford, IL | $31,200 | $31,200 | $48,460 | 40 |