Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers pay in Virginia
$75,990avg. a year
$36.53 an hour · 4,120 employed
Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers in Virginia earn an average of $75,990 a year. That is $2,050 (3%) more than the U.S. average of $73,940. The best-paying metro area is Lynchburg, VA at $85,060.
$79,090Median pay
$36.53Average hourly
+17%Avg. pay since 2020
#16Of 50 states + D.C.
Top-paying Virginia metro areas
Average pay for telecommunications line installers and repairers by metro area. Swipe to see all 8.
140 jobs
Lynchburg, VA
$85,060
$40.89 an hour
2330 jobs
Roanoke, VA
$84,720
$40.73 an hour
32,860 jobs
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV
$84,120
$40.44 an hour
450 jobs
Staunton-Stuarts Draft, VA
$83,280
$40.04 an hour
5540 jobs
Richmond, VA
$74,100
$35.62 an hour
6580 jobs
Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC
$68,420
$32.90 an hour
7190 jobs
Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA
$66,000
$31.73 an hour
850 jobs
Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA
$65,750
$31.61 an hour
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Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers pay in Virginia, charted
Pay over time
Virginia, annual wage, May of each year
AverageMedian
Where Virginia telecommunications line installers and repairers work
Employment by metro area, May 2025
Average pay by state
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Virginia vs. neighbors
Average pay, May 2025
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $73,940 | $35.55 |
| Virginia | $75,990 | $36.53 |
| District of Columbia | $87,950 | $42.29 |
| West Virginia | $81,750 | $39.30 |
| Maryland | $80,050 | $38.48 |
| Kentucky | $65,330 | $31.41 |
| Tennessee | $63,580 | $30.57 |
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- Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$61,190
- Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other$51,080
- Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers$78,430
- Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers$41,790
Average pay, Virginia, May 2025
Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS
Questions and answers
How much do telecommunications line installers and repairers make in Virginia?
The average is $75,990 a year, and the median is $79,090. That is $2,050 (3%) more than the U.S. average of $73,940.
What is the hourly wage in Virginia?
$36.53 an hour on average; the median is $38.03.
Where in Virginia do they earn the most?
Lynchburg, VA ($85,060), followed by Roanoke, VA ($84,720). The lowest average among 8 metro areas with data is Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA ($65,750).
How does Virginia rank?
Virginia ranks #16 of 51 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.
Sources and notes. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 (trend: May 2020–May 2025), occupation code 49-9052. State rank compares average pay across states with published data. Metro figures cover metropolitan statistical areas; a metro area can cross state lines. See also the national telecommunications line installers and repairers page. Wages are gross pay before taxes and don't include overtime premiums, tips, bonuses or benefits; self-employed workers aren't included. Year-to-year changes can partly reflect survey method changes, so treat the trend as a guide. How we use the data. JobPayFacts isn't affiliated with BLS.