Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers Salary in Utica, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Utica-Rome, NY

Median annual salary $89,480 +26.9% vs national
Median hourly $43.02
10th percentile $48,340
90th percentile $105,900
Employed locally 130
National median $70,500

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,340
    25th
    $61,290
    50th (median)
    $89,480
    75th
    $105,440
    90th
    $105,900

    Utica economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,830 2023 • Census ACS
    Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers salary vs area income 130% Median Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers salary is 30% 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
    Watertown-Fort Drum, NY $108,670
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $107,690
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $104,920
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $100,350
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $95,870
    Syracuse, NY $95,370

    Related occupations in Utica, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $48,170
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $46,590
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $73,200
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $63,130
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $58,490
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $59,310

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers in Utica, NY is $43.02, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $52.24 or more per hour.

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

    The median Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers salary in Utica, NY is 26.9% 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 Utica?

    Entry-level Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers (10th percentile) earn around $48,340 per year in Utica, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $61,290.