Occupation ยท SOC 49-2022
Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers: can it be done remotely?
According to the Dingel and Neiman (2020) classification, the work of telecommunications equipment installers and repairers, except line installers typically cannot be done from home. The score reflects the tasks involved, not whether a particular employer allows remote work.
Nationally, about 153,890 people work in this occupation, with a median annual wage of $62,630 ($30.11 an hour).
US employment
153,890
Median annual wage
$62,630
Mean annual wage
$66,650
Median hourly wage
$30.11
Education and training
Typical education
Postsecondary nondegree award
Related work experience
None
On-the-job training
Moderate-term on-the-job training
Job zone
3
Medium preparation
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| Occupation | Median wage | Wage gain | Job zone | Typical education |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | $127,590 | $64,960 (+103.7%) | 4 | Bachelor's degree |
States with the most jobs
- 1. Texas17,190
- 2. California15,240
- 3. Florida10,780
- 4. New York8,460
- 5. Georgia7,100
- 6. Illinois6,580
- 7. North Carolina5,770
- 8. Michigan5,180
- 9. Pennsylvania4,990
- 10. Ohio3,840
States that pay the most
- 1. Rhode Island$111,540
- 2. Alaska$98,850
- 3. North Dakota$88,690
- 4. New Hampshire$84,340
- 5. Vermont$80,400
- 6. Massachusetts$79,870
- 7. Hawaii$79,060
- 8. New Jersey$77,660
- 9. Montana$77,210
- 10. Connecticut$76,390
Median annual wage. Based on 52 states and territories with published figures.
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