The highest median for telecom line installers in North Carolina is in Hickory at $64,100. Compare with all U.S. metros.
Median pay by metro
All North Carolina metros
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| Metro | Median pay | Real pay | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| HickoryNORTH CAROLINA · NC | $64,100 | $72,441 | 40 |
| WilmingtonNORTH CAROLINA · NC | $59,470 | $61,677 | 290 |
| CharlotteNORTH CAROLINA · NC | $59,080 | $60,689 | 760 |
| AshevilleNORTH CAROLINA · NC | $58,190 | $60,297 | 110 |
| FayettevilleNORTH CAROLINA · NC | $50,710 | $55,133 | 80 |
| RaleighNORTH CAROLINA · NC | $50,020 | $50,959 | 360 |
| DurhamNORTH CAROLINA · NC | $49,800 | $51,039 | 70 |
| WinstonNORTH CAROLINA · NC | $48,170 | $52,334 | 140 |
Pay: BLS OEWS, May 2025 (metro-level). Real pay: BEA price parities, 2024. How we calculate
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