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How much does a telecommunications line installer and repairer make in Rapid City?

$49,460a year

Median yearly pay for telecommunications line installer and repairers in the Rapid City, SD metro area. That is $23.78 an hour or $4,122 a month.

Hourly
$23.78
Vs. national median
-33%
Rank among cities
219 of 236
Jobs in the area
110
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,900Median: $49,460Highest 10%: $63,650
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$34,900$16.78
25th$36,910$17.75
Median$49,460$23.78
75th$59,170$28.45
90th$63,650$30.60

Other cities in South Dakota

Median yearly pay for telecommunications line installer and repairers.

Sioux Falls, SD$48,030
Telecommunications Line Installer and Repairer salary in South Dakota Telecommunications Line Installer and Repairer salary in all states

Related jobs in Rapid City

Same field, median yearly pay.

Electrical Power-Line Installer and Repairer$95,220
Aircraft Mechanic and Service Technician$81,400
First-Line Supervisors of Mechanic$80,480
Industrial Machinery Mechanic$63,890
Bus and Truck Mechanic and Diesel Engine Specialist$62,700
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanic$62,500
Heating$61,430
Farm Equipment Mechanic and Service Technician$59,280
Telecommunications Equipment Installer and Repairer$59,250
Automotive Service Technician and Mechanic$58,980
Salaries for every job in Rapid City, SD

Frequently asked questions

How much does a telecommunications line installer and repairer make an hour in Rapid City?

The median hourly pay in the Rapid City, SD metro area is $23.78 ($49,460 a year).

Do telecommunications line installer and repairers make more in Rapid City than the national average?

No: $49,460 against $74,330 nationally, 33% less.

How does Rapid City compare with the rest of South Dakota?

The median in South Dakota is $49,560, so Rapid City pays 0% more.

Where does Rapid City rank for telecommunications line installer and repairer pay?

219 of 236 metro areas with data.

How much does a telecommunications line installer and repairer make starting out in Rapid City?

The lowest-paid 10% make $34,900 or less a year; the top 10% make $63,650 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.