Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers Salary in Springfield, IL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Springfield, IL

Median annual salary $78,640 +11.5% vs national
Median hourly $37.81
10th percentile $47,670
90th percentile $100,240
Employed locally 30
National median $70,500

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,670
    25th
    $49,140
    50th (median)
    $78,640
    75th
    $89,160
    90th
    $100,240

    Springfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,580 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
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $99,600
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $95,590
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $95,310
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $83,070
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $81,210
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $80,290

    Related occupations in Springfield, IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$47,790
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$47,960
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$78,190
    Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other$52,670
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$65,290
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$61,760

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers in Springfield, IL is $37.81, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.19 or more per hour.

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

    The median Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers salary in Springfield, IL is 11.5% 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 Springfield?

    Entry-level Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers (10th percentile) earn around $47,670 per year in Springfield, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,140.