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Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers in The United States

(Instaladores y reparadores de equipos de telecomunicaciones, excepto instaladores de líneas eléctricas)

Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers -- Set-up, rearrange, or remove switching and dialing equipment used in central offices. Service or repair telephones and other communication equipment on customers' property. May install equipment in new locations or install wiring and telephone jacks in buildings under construction.

SOC (Standard Occupational Classification)49-2022.00
Career InterestsRIC
Minimum education required(Postsecondary)
Postsecondary nondegree award
Minimum work experience required(None)
None
Job training required(Mod OJT)
Moderate-term on-the-job training
Growth Outlook (projected percentage growth in jobs per year from 2018-2028)-0.56 (low growth)
Current number of workers in USA (2018)232,900
Projected number of workers in USA (2028)219,800
Average Annual Openings in USA (2018-2028)23,600
 
Average entry-level annual salary in USA (2019)$33,090
Average annual salary for all workers in USA (2019)$58,560
Average experienced-worker annual salary for all workers in USA (2019)$85,620
Career ClusterArts, A/V Technology & Communications
(Artes, tecnología del Audio-Vi'deo y comunicaciones)
Major Occupational GroupInstallation, Maintenance, and Repair

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