Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers Salary in Portland, ME

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Portland-South Portland, ME

Median annual salary $93,430 +32.5% vs national
Median hourly $44.92
10th percentile $55,690
90th percentile $96,400
Employed locally 190
National median $70,500

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $55,690
    25th
    $88,450
    50th (median)
    $93,430
    75th
    $94,750
    90th
    $96,400

    Portland economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $88,602 2023 • Census ACS
    Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers salary vs area income 105% Median Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers salary is 5% 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
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $104,460
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $96,920
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $96,150
    Merced, CA $95,840
    Lewiston-Auburn, ME $90,880
    Utica-Rome, NY $89,480

    Related occupations in Portland, ME

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $51,800
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $55,890
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $80,330
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $62,560
    Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other $62,830
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $61,890

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers in Portland, ME is $44.92, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $47.68 or more per hour.

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

    The median Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers salary in Portland, ME is 32.5% above 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 Portland?

    Entry-level Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers (10th percentile) earn around $55,690 per year in Portland, ME. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $88,450.