How much does a telecommunications line installer and repairer make in Illinois?
$70,700a year
Median yearly pay for telecommunications line installer and repairers in Illinois. That is $33.99 an hour or $5,892 a month.
- Hourly
- $33.99
- Vs. national median
- -5%
- Rank among states
- 23 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 2,460
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $33,810Median: $70,700Highest 10%: $100,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $33,810 | $16.25 | |
| 25th | $49,310 | $23.71 | |
| Median | $70,700 | $33.99 | |
| 75th | $94,320 | $45.35 | |
| 90th | $100,100 | $48.14 |
Cities in Illinois
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Chicago, IL | $79,590 |
| Peoria, IL | $77,540 |
| Paducah, KY | $66,250 |
| Champaign, IL | $61,880 |
| Davenport, IA | $61,210 |
| St. Louis, MO | $60,990 |
| Bloomington, IL | $60,810 |
| Rockford, IL | $31,200 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for telecommunications line installer and repairers.
| 20. Michigan | $74,360 |
| 21. Minnesota | $73,710 |
| 22. Nevada | $72,230 |
| 23. Illinois | $70,700 |
| 24. Colorado | $66,020 |
| 25. Kentucky | $64,010 |
| 26. Wyoming | $63,660 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a telecommunications line installer and repairer make an hour in Illinois?
The median hourly pay in Illinois is $33.99 ($70,700 a year).
Do telecommunications line installer and repairers make more in Illinois than the national average?
No: $70,700 against $74,330 nationally, 5% less.
Where does Illinois rank for telecommunications line installer and repairer pay?
Illinois ranks 23 of 51 states.
Which city in Illinois pays telecommunications line installer and repairers the most?
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN, with a median of $79,590 a year.
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.