How much does a telecommunications line installer and repairer make in Buffalo?
Median yearly pay for telecommunications line installer and repairers in the Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY metro area. That is $38.97 an hour or $6,755 a month.
- Hourly
- $38.97
- Vs. national median
- +9%
- Rank among cities
- 64 of 236
- Jobs in the area
- 360
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $45,780 | $22.01 | |
| 25th | $61,070 | $29.36 | |
| Median | $81,060 | $38.97 | |
| 75th | $108,100 | $51.95 | |
| 90th | $108,800 | $52.30 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for telecommunications line installer and repairers.
| New York, NY | $102,600 |
| Albany, NY | $78,610 |
| Kingston, NY | $77,710 |
| Rochester, NY | $77,530 |
| Syracuse, NY | $76,310 |
| Utica, NY | $75,600 |
| Binghamton, NY | $74,420 |
| Elmira, NY | $72,390 |
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Salaries for every job in Buffalo, NYFrequently asked questions
How much does a telecommunications line installer and repairer make an hour in Buffalo?
The median hourly pay in the Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY metro area is $38.97 ($81,060 a year).
Do telecommunications line installer and repairers make more in Buffalo than the national average?
Yes: $81,060 against $74,330 nationally, 9% more.
How does Buffalo compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $101,000, so Buffalo pays 20% less.
Where does Buffalo rank for telecommunications line installer and repairer pay?
64 of 236 metro areas with data.
How much does a telecommunications line installer and repairer make starting out in Buffalo?
The lowest-paid 10% make $45,780 or less a year; the top 10% make $108,800 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.