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Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers Salary in Rhode Island
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers make in Rhode Island?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$66,960
Median Annual Salary
▼
-40.0% vs 2024
$74,100
Mean Salary
$66,960
Median Salary
$32.19
Hourly Rate
150 people work as Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers in Rhode Island
Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers salary by percentile in Rhode Island
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers in Rhode Island earn a median salary of $66,960 per year ($5,580/month).
This is 0.8% below the national average of $67,483.
Rhode Island ranks #19 out of 51 states for Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers pay.
Approximately 150 people work in this occupation across Rhode Island.
Salaries decreased by 40.0% 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 Rhode Island
Salaries for Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers in Rhode Island range from $57,300 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $95,950 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $61,390 and $88,560.
Median $66,960
P10: $57,300P25: $61,390P75: $88,560P90: $95,950
10th
$57,300
25th
$61,390
Median
$66,960
75th
$88,560
90th
$95,950
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$57,300
$27.55
$4,775
25th Percentile
$61,390
$29.51
$5,115
Median (50th)
$66,960
$32.19
$5,580
75th Percentile
$88,560
$42.58
$7,380
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$95,950
$46.13
$7,995
Note: The mean (average) salary of $74,100 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#19
Rhode Island ranks #19 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 Rhode Island?
The median annual salary for Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers in Rhode Island is $66,960 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $74,100.
What is the salary range for a Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers in Rhode Island?
Salaries for Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers in Rhode Island range from $57,300 at the 10th percentile to $95,950 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $61,390 and $88,560.
What is the starting salary for a Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers in Rhode Island?
Entry-level Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers positions in Rhode Island typically start around $57,300 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $61,390 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers in Rhode Island?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 150 people are employed as Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers in Rhode Island.
What is the hourly rate for a Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers in Rhode Island?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers in Rhode Island is approximately $32.19 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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