Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers Salary in Jackson, MS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Jackson, MS

Median annual salary $63,080 -10.5% vs national
Median hourly $30.33
10th percentile $44,010
90th percentile $97,670
Employed locally 150
National median $70,500

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,010
    25th
    $55,140
    50th (median)
    $63,080
    75th
    $76,180
    90th
    $97,670

    Jackson economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $60,489 2023 • Census ACS
    Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers salary vs area income 104% Median Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers salary is 4% above 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
    Williamsport, PA $76,730
    Memphis, TN-MS-AR $62,100
    Gulfport-Biloxi, MS $53,930

    Related occupations in Jackson, MS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $42,360
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $68,850
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $38,580
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $65,930
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $56,120
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $51,030

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers in Jackson, MS is $30.33, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.53 or more per hour.

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

    The median Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers salary in Jackson, MS is 10.5% 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 Jackson?

    Entry-level Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers (10th percentile) earn around $44,010 per year in Jackson, MS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $55,140.