Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers Salary in Illinois
Also called: Telecommunications Line Installers
Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers in Illinois earn a median of $70,700 a year, −5% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $70,700
- vs. U.S. median
- −5% ($74,330)
- Rank among states
- 23 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 2,460
Pay range in Illinois
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $33,810; the top 10% earn over $100,140. Nationally the range is $45,310 to $103,680.
States ranked near Illinois
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Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers pay in Illinois
How much do telecommunications line installers and repairers make in Illinois?
The median is $70,700 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $33,810 and the top 10% earn over $100,140. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Illinois a good state for telecommunications line installers and repairers?
On pay alone it ranks 23 of 51 (−5% vs. the national median of $74,330). Living costs are not included.