Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers Salary in Rapid City, SD

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Rapid City, SD

Median annual salary $51,910 -26.4% vs national
Median hourly $24.96
10th percentile $39,570
90th percentile $65,610
Employed locally 70
National median $70,500

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,570
    25th
    $42,090
    50th (median)
    $51,910
    75th
    $59,400
    90th
    $65,610

    Rapid City economic context

    Unemployment rate 1.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,985 2023 • Census ACS
    Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers salary vs area income 72% Median Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers salary is 28% 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
    Sioux City, IA-NE-SD $58,980
    Sioux Falls, SD-MN $51,580

    Related occupations in Rapid City, SD

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$45,420
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$50,810
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$78,750
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$59,560
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$62,440
    Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers$84,080

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers in Rapid City, SD is $24.96, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.60 or more per hour.

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

    The median Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers salary in Rapid City, SD is 26.4% 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 Rapid City?

    Entry-level Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers (10th percentile) earn around $39,570 per year in Rapid City, SD. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,090.