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

$103,700a year

Median yearly pay for telecommunications line installer and repairers in the Trenton-Princeton, NJ metro area. That is $49.83 an hour or $8,638 a month.

Hourly
$49.83
Vs. national median
+39%
Rank among cities
7 of 236
Jobs in the area
130
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $83,930Median: $103,700Highest 10%: $105,000
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$83,930$40.35
25th$95,850$46.08
Median$103,700$49.83
75th$104,500$50.25
90th$105,000$50.50

Other cities in New Jersey

Median yearly pay for telecommunications line installer and repairers.

New York, NY$102,600
Atlantic City, NJ$102,300
Philadelphia, PA$96,540
Allentown, PA$80,390
Telecommunications Line Installer and Repairer salary in New Jersey Telecommunications Line Installer and Repairer salary in all states

Related jobs in Trenton

Same field, median yearly pay.

Aircraft Mechanic and Service Technician$101,600
First-Line Supervisors of Mechanic$90,190
Industrial Machinery Mechanic$78,410
Telecommunications Equipment Installer and Repairer$77,290
Heating$75,240
Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installer$71,820
Bus and Truck Mechanic and Diesel Engine Specialist$69,480
Mechanical Door Repairer$67,090
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanic$62,450
Computer$61,070
Salaries for every job in Trenton, NJ

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Trenton-Princeton, NJ metro area is $49.83 ($103,700 a year).

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

Yes: $103,700 against $74,330 nationally, 39% more.

How does Trenton compare with the rest of New Jersey?

The median in New Jersey is $102,100, so Trenton pays 2% more.

Where does Trenton rank for telecommunications line installer and repairer pay?

7 of 236 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $83,930 or less a year; the top 10% make $105,000 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.