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How to become telecommunications line installers and repairerseducation, training, experience and the steps to enter

United States Manufacturing & Repair Confidence ★★★★★

Median annual pay
$74,330
25th–75th pct. $54,310–$95,850
Top pay (est.)
$134,800
Top 10% $103,680
Pay in 5 years
$85,100est.
2031
Pay in 10 years
$97,400est.
$83,700–$113,000
Outlook score
42/100
★★☆☆☆ Below average
AI replacement risk
36%
Low
Job growth (10 yr)
−3.4%
8,000 openings / yr

How to become telecommunications line installers and repairers

Typical education
High school diploma or equivalent
BLS
Related experience
None
On-the-job training
Long-term on-the-job training

A step-by-step guide for this occupation is being prepared. The education, training and experience data above show the typical path.

Skills, education and requirements for Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers

Key skills

Coordination
3.2
Active Listening
3.1
Troubleshooting
3.1
Quality Control Analysis
3.0
Operations Monitoring
3.0
Equipment Maintenance
3.0
Repairing
3.0
Operation and Control
3.0

O*NET skill level ratings (0–7).

Key knowledge areas

Telecommunications
5.7
Customer and Personal Service
5.0
Engineering and Technology
4.8
Computers and Electronics
4.7
Education and Training
4.7
Building and Construction
4.6
Design
4.2
Production and Processing
4.2

What the work involves

Handling and Moving ObjectsPerforming General Physical ActivitiesOrganizing, Planning, and Prioritizing WorkMonitoring Processes, Materials, or SurroundingsCommunicating with Supervisors, Peers, or SubordinatesUpdating and Using Relevant KnowledgeMaking Decisions and Solving ProblemsPerforming for or Working Directly with the Public

Important abilities

Extent FlexibilityOral ComprehensionOral ExpressionControl PrecisionNear VisionVisual Color Discrimination

Training before entry

Up to 1 month
33%
1–2 years
25%
6–12 months
22%
3–6 months
14%
None / short demo
7%

Related work experience

1–2 years
29%
2–4 years
25%
3–6 months
25%
None
10%
Up to 1 month
4%
4–6 years
3%
6–12 months
2%
6–8 years
2%

Job Zone 2 — some preparation needed (O*NET)

Difficulty of entry: ★★☆☆☆ Fairly easy (from education, training, experience and Job Zone)

Career path and how to earn more as telecommunications line installers and repairers

Career-path guidance is being prepared. Pay by percentile is shown in the Pay section.

Pay and employment figures are national statistics. Projected pay, outlook scores and AI replacement risk are estimates from the Shigoto Zukan model, not guarantees. To request a correction, use the contact form. How to read the data
Sources: BLS OEWS May 2025; BLS Employment Projections 2025–35; O*NET 31.0 Database by USDOL/ETA (CC BY 4.0), modified by Shigoto Zukan. Pay ranges, projections and scores are Shigoto Zukan estimates.