Career Profile
Telecommunications Line Installers & Repairers
Telecom Line Installers and Repairers install and repair telecommunications cable, including fiber optics.
General Information
Install and repair telecommunications cable, including fiber optics.
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Telecommunications Line Installers & Repairers
Occupational Outlook
For the Rural Capital Area
Job Opportunities
Over the next five years, an average of 57 openings per year are projected for Telecommunications Line Installers & Repairers.
Employment Change
Employment for Telecommunications Line Installers & Repairers is forecasted to increase on par with the regional average by 16.6% between 2023 and 2028.
Earnings Potential
An average worker in this occupation is paid $22.18/hour. Entry level workers are paid $17.72, while experienced workers are paid $30.09. The median wage is comparable to average regional wages across occupations.
Local Employment Opportunities
There are 364 Telecommunications Line Installers & Repairers in the RCA region. By 2028 this number could reach 425.
Top 5 Employing Industries, Locally
The top industries employing Telecommunications Line Installers & Repairers are Wired and Wireless Telecommunications (except Satellite), Utility System Construction, and Building Equipment Contractors.
Knowledge Areas
The top most significant knowledge categories for Telecommunications Line Installers & Repairers include Telecommunications, Customer and Personal Service, and English Language.
Educational Attainment Patterns
The most common level of education for Telecommunications Line Installers & Repairers is HS diploma or less. 1% of people employed in these roles have some form of college degree.