How much does a telecommunications equipment installer and repairer make in Ames?
$65,470a year
Median yearly pay for telecommunications equipment installer and repairers in the Ames, IA metro area. That is $31.48 an hour or $5,456 a month.
- Hourly
- $31.48
- Vs. national median
- +2%
- Rank among cities
- 115 of 322
- Jobs in the area
- 80
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $46,740Median: $65,470Highest 10%: $82,420
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,740 | $22.47 | |
| 25th | $49,000 | $23.56 | |
| Median | $65,470 | $31.48 | |
| 75th | $81,420 | $39.14 | |
| 90th | $82,420 | $39.63 |
Other cities in Iowa
Median yearly pay for telecommunications equipment installer and repairers.
| Cedar Rapids, IA | $72,920 |
| Des Moines, IA | $66,920 |
| Waterloo, IA | $66,000 |
| Sioux City, IA | $65,430 |
| Omaha, NE | $64,850 |
| Iowa City, IA | $62,870 |
| Davenport, IA | $60,140 |
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How much does a telecommunications equipment installer and repairer make an hour in Ames?
The median hourly pay in the Ames, IA metro area is $31.48 ($65,470 a year).
Do telecommunications equipment installer and repairers make more in Ames than the national average?
Yes: $65,470 against $63,890 nationally, 2% more.
How does Ames compare with the rest of Iowa?
The median in Iowa is $65,710, so Ames pays 0% more.
Where does Ames rank for telecommunications equipment installer and repairer pay?
115 of 322 metro areas with data.
How much does a telecommunications equipment installer and repairer make starting out in Ames?
The lowest-paid 10% make $46,740 or less a year; the top 10% make $82,420 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.