Telecom Lineman Salary in the United States

How much does a Telecom Lineman make in the United States?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Telecom Lineman in the United States is $59,807 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $29.

However, a Telecom Lineman's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $72,033
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $54,026 to $66,207
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $48,763
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View as table View as graph 25% $54,026 10% $48,763 90% $72,033 75% $66,207 $59,807 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click

Telecom Lineman Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $66,207 $5,517 $1,273 $32
Average $59,807 $4,984 $1,150 $29
25th Percentile $54,026 $4,502 $1,039 $26
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Key Factors That Influence Telecom Lineman Salaries

A Telecom Lineman's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Telecom Lineman Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Telecom Lineman's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here’s how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $59,245
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $60,209
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $62,072
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $64,510
  • Expert (over 8 years): $64,722
Levels Salary
Entry Level Telecom Lineman$59,245
Intermediate Level Telecom Lineman$60,209
Senior Level Telecom Lineman$62,072
Specialist Level Telecom Lineman$64,510
Expert Level Telecom Lineman$64,722
$59,245 0 yr
$60,209 < 2 yrs
$62,072 2-4 yrs
$64,510 5-8 yrs
$64,722 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Telecom Linemans

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • San Jose: $75,435
  • San Francisco: $74,609
  • Oakland: $73,037

What Skills Can Increase a Telecom Lineman's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Storytelling (Mentioned in 6.56% Job Postings): Planning, creating and presenting stories or narratives to achieve diverse personal and business goals.
  • News Reporting (Mentioned in 3.78% Job Postings): News reporting involves discovering all relevant facts, selecting and presenting the important facts and weaving a comprehensive story. Reporting involves hard work, which in turn involves stamina and patience. The main function of journalistic profession is news reporting.
  • Public Relations (Mentioned in 1.98% Job Postings): Public relations (PR) is the practice of deliberately managing the spread of information between an individual or an organization (such as a business, government agency, or a nonprofit organization) and the public. Public relations may include an organization or individual gaining exposure to their audiences using topics of public interest and news items that do not require direct payment. This differentiates it from advertising as a form of marketing communications. Public relations is the idea of creating coverage for clients for free, rather than marketing or advertising. But now, advertising is also a part of greater PR Activities. An example of good public relations would be generating an article featuring a client, rather than paying for the client to be advertised next to the article. The aim of public relations is to inform the public, prospective customers, investors, partners, employees, and other stakeholders and ultimately persuade them to maintain a positive or favorable view about the organization, its leadership, products, or political decisions. Public relations professionals typically work for PR and marketing firms, businesses and companies, government, and public officials as PIOs and nongovernmental organizations, and nonprofit organizations. Jobs central to public relations include account coordinator, account executive, account supervisor, and media relations manager.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Storytelling 6.56%
News Reporting 3.78%
Public Relations 1.98%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Telecom Lineman's salary.
  • Media Relations: Can increase your salary by up to 20%.
  • Insight: Can increase your salary by up to 10%.
  • Public Relations: Can increase your salary by up to 9%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Media Relations
$71,769
20%
Insight
$65,788
10%
Public Relations
$65,190
9%
Analysis
$64,592
8%
Verbal Communication
$63,396
6%
Collaboration
$62,798
5%
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Telecom Lineman Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Telecom Lineman roles, the industry you choose can impact your earning potential by as much as 60% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the highest-paying industry, Media, offers compensation 30% above the average. Conversely, Telecom Lineman positions in Business Services typically offer lower base pay, as this sector often view Telecom Lineman as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industry for a Telecom Lineman

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Media$77,749$37.030%

How Education impacts a Telecom Lineman's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Telecom Linemans enter the field with a No Diploma degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a Telecom Lineman with a No Diploma is between $53,494 and $56,188).

Telecom Lineman Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Telecom Lineman
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 0.3%
High School 1.7%
Associates 3.3%
Bachelors 64.8%
Masters 28.2%
Doctorate 1.7%
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Telecom Lineman Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Telecom Lineman's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on August 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Telecom Lineman

Salaries for a Telecom Lineman can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $66,880 in 2023 to around $66,394 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Telecom Lineman salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Telecom Lineman Over Time

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2023
$66,880
2024
$66,680
2025
$66,394
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2023 $66,880
2024 $66,680
2025 $66,394
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    Columbus, OH

    Confidential | Columbus, OH

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    Columbus, OH

    Confidential | Columbus, OH

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    Columbus, OH

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    Columbus, OH

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FAQ about Telecom Lineman

1. What industry pays the highest salary for Telecom Lineman?

The Media industry offers the highest average compensation for Telecom Lineman roles, with salaries approximately 30% above the market median.

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