Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers Salary in Minnesota

Telecommunications equipment installers and repairers (except line installers) in Minnesota earn the most in Minneapolis (average $74,290 a year) and the least in Rochester ($68,530), across the 4 Minnesota metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the telecommunications equipment installers and repairers (except line installers) average at $71,020 and the median at $75,150 for 1,900 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $68,500.

Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers average salary by city in Minnesota

Minneapolis$74,290
Duluth$73,830
Mankato$69,970
Rochester$68,530

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Minneapolis	$74,290	$76,990	$62,910	$57,565	105
Duluth	$73,830	$79,280	$62,780	$57,272	89
Mankato	$69,970	$72,100	$57,880	$54,819	91
Rochester	$68,530	$74,330	$58,800	$53,904	91

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Minnesota Paid Leave premiums are not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers salary in other states

Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers salary by city and state

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Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 49-2022.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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