Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers Salary in Milwaukee, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI

Median annual salary $62,160 -11.8% vs national
Median hourly $29.89
10th percentile $47,720
90th percentile $91,370
Employed locally 100
National median $70,500

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,720
    25th
    $53,290
    50th (median)
    $62,160
    75th
    $85,490
    90th
    $91,370

    Milwaukee economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $76,404 2023 • Census ACS
    Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers salary vs area income 81% Median Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers salary is 19% 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
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $103,050
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $95,590
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $95,310
    Lewiston-Auburn, ME $90,880
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $85,820
    Wichita Falls, TX $77,720

    Related occupations in Milwaukee, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$52,130
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics$68,550
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$60,730
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$83,430
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$60,740
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$63,490

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers in Milwaukee, WI is $29.89, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $44.19 or more per hour.

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

    The median Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers salary in Milwaukee, WI is 11.8% 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 Milwaukee?

    Entry-level Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers (10th percentile) earn around $47,720 per year in Milwaukee, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $53,290.