10 Best U.S. States and Cities for Telecommunications Jobs in 2025

12/4/2024

Demand for a wide variety of utility workers is on the rise. Wages are climbing, too. Average industry hourly wages increased nearly 25% from 2019 to 2024 alone.

Several factors fuel demand for utility services, including population growth and new infrastructure installation, existing infrastructure replacement, and ongoing maintenance and repair. Thus, there are more employment opportunities in certain parts of the country than in others. Employment opportunities may also vary depending on which segment of the broader utility industry you’re seeking employment in.

Telecommunications Line Installers are employed to install and repair telecommunications cables, including fiber optic. There are nearly 99,000 people across the country who do this type of work.

Employment opportunities

The top 10 U.S. states and cities employing the most telecommunications line installers in 2025 are:

States

1. California

2. New York

3. Texas

4. Florida

5. Pennsylvania

6. New Jersey

7. Massachusetts

8. Virginia

9. Maryland

10. Illinois

Cities

1. New York City, New York

2. Washington, D.C.

3. Los Angeles, California

4. Dallas, Texas

5. Houston, Texas

6. Phoenix, Arizona

7. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

8. Boston, Massachusetts

9. Tampa, Florida

10. Chicago, Illinois

Wages and compensation

The top 10 states and cities in the United States for telecommunications line installer wages are:

States

The industry’s average wage is $33.19 an hour. Hawaii leads the nation with an average of $60.09 an hour in the construction and contractors sectors, while the state’s capital city of Honolulu also leads the nation with an average hourly wage of $52.66.

1. Hawaii

2. California

3. Rhode Island

4. New Jersey

5. Massachusetts

6. Alabama

7. New York

8. Maryland

9. Delaware

10. Arizona

Cities

1. Honolulu, Hawaii

2. Chico, California

3. Kahului, Hawaii

4. Barnstable, Massachusetts

5. Merced, California

6. Trenton, New Jersey

7. Redding, California

8. New York City, New York

9. San Jose, California

10. Providence, Rhode Island

In conclusion

Choosing the best states and cities to seek employment as a telecommunications worker largely depends on where you’d like to live and work. Yes, certain states offer more employment opportunities and higher wages. But the industry is growing, is in urgent need of workers, and is paying higher wages than it has ever paid before. Now is a great time to build a great career as a telecommunications worker—whichever state you choose.

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