How much does a telecommunications line installer and repairer make in Tennessee?
$63,510a year
Median yearly pay for telecommunications line installer and repairers in Tennessee. That is $30.53 an hour or $5,293 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.53
- Vs. national median
- -15%
- Rank among states
- 29 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 2,620
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $45,720Median: $63,510Highest 10%: $83,820
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $45,720 | $21.98 | |
| 25th | $49,720 | $23.90 | |
| Median | $63,510 | $30.53 | |
| 75th | $73,950 | $35.55 | |
| 90th | $83,820 | $40.30 |
Cities in Tennessee
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Kingsport, TN | $73,830 |
| Nashville, TN | $64,190 |
| Memphis, TN | $63,640 |
| Knoxville, TN | $59,970 |
| Jackson, TN | $59,160 |
| Chattanooga, TN | $58,870 |
| Clarksville, TN | $57,610 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for telecommunications line installer and repairers.
| 26. Wyoming | $63,660 |
| 27. Kansas | $63,560 |
| 28. Wisconsin | $63,560 |
| 29. Tennessee | $63,510 |
| 30. Ohio | $62,860 |
| 31. Vermont | $61,970 |
| 32. Florida | $61,740 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a telecommunications line installer and repairer make an hour in Tennessee?
The median hourly pay in Tennessee is $30.53 ($63,510 a year).
Do telecommunications line installer and repairers make more in Tennessee than the national average?
No: $63,510 against $74,330 nationally, 15% less.
Where does Tennessee rank for telecommunications line installer and repairer pay?
Tennessee ranks 29 of 51 states.
Which city in Tennessee pays telecommunications line installer and repairers the most?
Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA, with a median of $73,830 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.