How much does a telecommunications line installer and repairer make in New York?
$101,000a year
Median yearly pay for telecommunications line installer and repairers in New York. That is $48.54 an hour or $8,413 a month.
- Hourly
- $48.54
- Vs. national median
- +36%
- Rank among states
- 4 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 8,530
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $50,470Median: $101,000Highest 10%: $120,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $50,470 | $24.26 | |
| 25th | $65,590 | $31.53 | |
| Median | $101,000 | $48.54 | |
| 75th | $109,200 | $52.51 | |
| 90th | $120,100 | $57.74 |
Cities in New York
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Watertown, NY | $108,700 |
| Glens Falls, NY | $107,200 |
| New York, NY | $102,600 |
| Buffalo, NY | $81,060 |
| 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 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for telecommunications line installer and repairers.
| 1. Rhode Island | $103,800 |
| 2. Massachusetts | $103,400 |
| 3. New Jersey | $102,100 |
| 4. New York | $101,000 |
| 5. California | $97,980 |
| 6. District of Columbia | $97,600 |
| 7. Alaska | $97,450 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a telecommunications line installer and repairer make an hour in New York?
The median hourly pay in New York is $48.54 ($101,000 a year).
Do telecommunications line installer and repairers make more in New York than the national average?
Yes: $101,000 against $74,330 nationally, 36% more.
Where does New York rank for telecommunications line installer and repairer pay?
New York ranks 4 of 51 states.
Which city in New York pays telecommunications line installer and repairers the most?
Watertown-Fort Drum, NY, with a median of $108,700 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.