Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers Salary in District of Columbia

Half of telecommunications equipment installers and repairers, except line installers roles in District of Columbia report earning more than $73,130 a year and half report earning less — that is the median. The mean (average) of $80,600 is pulled up or down by the highest and lowest earners, which is why the median is usually the better benchmark.

Salary range

A quarter of reported salaries fall below $58,830 and a quarter are above $99,270, so most telecommunications equipment installers and repairers, except line installers pay sits between those two figures. These percentiles describe how pay is spread across all reported roles — they are not a direct measure of years of experience.

What can affect telecommunications equipment installers and repairers, except line installers pay?

• Years of experience and level of responsibility
• Employer type and size
• Specialization within the occupation
• Certifications and licensing
• Industry
• Hours worked, shift patterns and overtime
• The local labor market where the job is based