Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers
Wages & Outlook
Typical Wages
Wages listed below are for a variety of experience and education levels. Make sure that you research the typical entry-level education and work experience and training requirements for this occupation.
This career pays above the statewide median wage.
Wages for Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers *
U S |
$23.37 | $29.99 | $38.00 |
|---|---|---|---|
Minnesota |
$23.28 | $29.79 | $37.53 |
Central Minnesota |
$22.60 | $29.86 | $37.95 |
Northeast Minnesota |
$22.92 | $29.75 | $37.24 |
Northwest Minnesota |
$23.52 | $31.28 | $37.45 |
Southeast Minnesota |
$23.40 | $28.78 | $36.85 |
Southwest Minnesota |
$23.26 | $28.29 | $35.70 |
Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN |
$23.98 | $29.99 | $38.52 |
* "Low" indicates 25% of workers earn less and 75% earn more.
"Median" indicates 50% of workers earn less and 50% earn more.
"High" indicates 75% of workers earn less and 25% earn more.
Employment
In Minnesota, there are 2,440 workers employed in this small career.
Where do Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers most often work?
- Telecommunications
- Specialty Trade Contractors
- Management of Companies and Enterprises
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
- Broadcasting (except Internet)
Current Demand
This career is currently in high demand.
Future Demand
This career is shrinking.
There will be a need for about 3,607 new Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers to meet market demand between 2020-2030. This includes the demand due to replacement (workers leaving the occupation or retiring) as well as growth.
| U S | 195,800 | 193,500 | -2,200 | -1.1% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 3,315 | 3,259 | -56 | -1.7% |
| Central Minnesota | 181 | 178 | -3 | -1.7% |
| Northwest Minnesota | 386 | 369 | -17 | -4.4% |
| Southeast Minnesota | 448 | 439 | -9 | -2% |
| Southwest Minnesota | 254 | 249 | -5 | -2% |
| Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN | 1,935 | 1,915 | -20 | -1% |
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