Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers Salary in Topeka, KS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Topeka, KS

Median annual salary $70,530 +0% vs national
Median hourly $33.91
10th percentile $41,730
90th percentile $98,420
Employed locally 60
National median $70,500

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,730
    25th
    $56,370
    50th (median)
    $70,530
    75th
    $98,420
    90th
    $98,420

    Topeka economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,160 2023 • Census ACS
    Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers salary vs area income 103% Median Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers salary is 3% 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
    Fairbanks-College, AK $100,680
    Lawrence, KS $96,470
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $85,570
    Jacksonville, NC $70,050
    Wichita, KS $66,770
    Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA $65,420

    Related occupations in Topeka, KS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $46,740
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $77,640
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $47,780
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $68,050
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $59,630
    Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers $105,890

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers in Topeka, KS is $33.91, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.47 or more per hour.

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

    The median Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers salary in Topeka, KS is 0% 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 Topeka?

    Entry-level Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers (10th percentile) earn around $41,730 per year in Topeka, KS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $56,370.