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Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers Salary in North Carolina
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers make in North Carolina?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$63,970
Median Annual Salary
▲
+3.5% vs 2024
$67,920
Mean Salary
$63,970
Median Salary
$30.75
Hourly Rate
3,540 people work as Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers in North Carolina
Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers salary by percentile in North Carolina
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers in North Carolina earn a median salary of $63,970 per year ($5,330/month).
This is 5.2% below the national average of $67,483.
North Carolina ranks #26 out of 51 states for Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers pay.
Approximately 3,540 people work in this occupation across North Carolina.
Salaries increased by 3.5% compared to 2024.
About This Job: Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers
Install, set up, rearrange, or remove switching, distribution, routing, and dialing equipment used in central offices or headends. Service or repair telephone, cable television, Internet, and other communications equipment on customers' property. May install communications equipment or communications wiring in buildings.
Top Skills
Troubleshooting
3.88
Repairing
3.88
Critical Thinking
3.62
Operations Monitoring
3.62
Quality Control Analysis
3.62
Key Knowledge Areas
Customer and Personal Service
4.43
Telecommunications
4.38
Computers and Electronics
4.2
English Language
4.0
Mathematics
3.49
Typical Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent
(43.1% of workers)
Salary Range: Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers in North Carolina
Salaries for Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers in North Carolina range from $48,400 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $94,480 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $52,130 and $81,250.
Median $63,970
P10: $48,400P25: $52,130P75: $81,250P90: $94,480
10th
$48,400
25th
$52,130
Median
$63,970
75th
$81,250
90th
$94,480
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$48,400
$23.27
$4,033
25th Percentile
$52,130
$25.06
$4,344
Median (50th)
$63,970
$30.75
$5,330
75th Percentile
$81,250
$39.06
$6,770
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$94,480
$45.42
$7,873
Note: The mean (average) salary of $67,920 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#26
North Carolina ranks #26 of 51 states
$67,483
National avg. for Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers
How much do Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers make in North Carolina?
The median annual salary for Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers in North Carolina is $63,970 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $67,920.
What is the salary range for a Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers in North Carolina?
Salaries for Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers in North Carolina range from $48,400 at the 10th percentile to $94,480 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $52,130 and $81,250.
What is the starting salary for a Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers in North Carolina?
Entry-level Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers positions in North Carolina typically start around $48,400 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $52,130 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers in North Carolina?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 3,540 people are employed as Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers in North Carolina.
What is the hourly rate for a Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers in North Carolina?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers in North Carolina is approximately $30.75 per hour.
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, 2025 estimates. The OEWS survey covers approximately 1.1 million establishments nationwide.
Annual salaries are calculated based on a standard 2,080-hour work year. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, education, employer, and local market conditions. Figures do not include benefits, bonuses, or overtime pay.
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