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Estimated employmentN/A
Mean wage26.56
Entry wage17.05
10th percentile wage15.04
50th percentile wage26.84
90th percentile wage37.76
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Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Ex. Line Installers (49-2022)
Set-up, rearrange, or remove switching and dialing equipment used in central offices. Service or repair telephones and other communication equipment on customers' property. May install equipment in new locations or install wiring and telephone jacks in buildings under construction.
Mean Wage History
YearThis OccupationCompared to
Occupational Group		Difference
Current$26.56 $23.64  $2.92
2014$26.43+.5%$23.52 +.5%$2.91
2013$25.89+2.1%$23.04 +2.1%$2.85
2012$25.34+2.1%$22.56 +2.1%$2.79
2011$24.97+1.5%$22.23 +1.5%$2.75
2010$24.43+2.2%$21.75 +2.2%$2.69
2009$24.15+1.2%$21.49 +1.2%$2.65
2008$23.74+1.7%$21.13 +1.7%$2.61
2007$23.04+3.0%$20.51 +3.0%$2.53
2006$22.37+3.0%$19.91 +3.0%$2.46
YearThis OccupationCompared to
All Occupations		Difference
Current$26.56 $24.58  $1.98
2014$26.43+.5%$24.38 +.8%$2.05
2013$25.89+2.1%$23.86 +2.2%$2.03
2012$25.34+2.1%$23.38 +2.1%$1.97
2011$24.97+1.5%$22.98 +1.7%$2.00
2010$24.43+2.2%$22.62 +1.6%$1.82
2009$24.15+1.2%$22.23 +1.7%$1.92
2008$23.74+1.7%$21.93 +1.4%$1.80
2007$23.04+3.0%$21.37 +2.6%$1.67
2006$22.37+3.0%$20.69 +3.3%$1.68

Note: The mid-wage is the median wage. The average wage is the mean wage. The entry-level wage is equal to the average of the lower third of reported wages for the occupation. The wage range consists of the 10th and 90th percentiles; 80% of workers earn between this wage range, 10% earn less while 10% earn more.

Reference Date: 1st Quarter 2015

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Top Areas For This Occupation
Best Pay
South Central 32.82 690
Southwest 30.89 600
North Central 29.09 270
Eastern 26.56  
Northwest 26.20 250
Highest Employment
South Central 32.82 690
Southwest 30.89 600
North Central 29.09 270
Northwest 26.20 250
Eastern 26.56  
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