Fiber Optic Technician Salary
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Technology Headhunters uses BLS OEWS data to answer this pay question. For Fiber Optic Technician, this guide uses Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers (SOC 49-9052) in the United States. BLS estimates the median wage for that occupation at $74,330 a year, and the middle half of workers earned between $54,310 and $95,850 (BLS OEWS May 2025). BLS does not measure this exact title separately.
Broader occupation
BLS does not report this exact title. The figures shown are for SOC 49-9052, Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers. BLS reports Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers as a broader occupation. It does not separate Fiber Optic Technician, technology stack, seniority, certifications or employer sector. These figures are not a title-specific offer range.
| Measure | Per year |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $45,310 |
| 25th percentile | $54,310 |
| Median | $74,330 |
| 75th percentile | $95,850 |
| 90th percentile | $103,680 |
| Mean | $73,940 |
| Measure | Per hour |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $21.79 |
| 25th percentile | $26.11 |
| Median | $35.73 |
| 75th percentile | $46.08 |
| 90th percentile | $49.85 |
| Mean | $35.55 |
Only a cell carrying the source's # marker is displayed as "or more." The May 2025 release notes define that marker as $239,200 a year or $115.00 an hour or greater. This is a lower bound for marked cells, not a universal wage ceiling. Published numeric values, including values above those amounts, are retained unchanged. Suppressed or unavailable cells are not assigned a wage.
BLS estimates 97,720 people work in this occupation nationally.
Target metros
| Metro | Median | P25 to P75 | Employment | LQ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL | $64,120 | $51,650 to $77,380 | 1,280 | 0.72 |
| Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL | $63,050 | $51,440 to $75,290 | 1,290 | 1.42 |
| Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL | $61,180 | $48,960 to $73,060 | 630 | 0.71 |
| Raleigh-Cary, NC | $50,020 | $43,630 to $64,760 | 360 | 0.77 |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $102,550 | $78,920 to $110,330 | 7,340 | 1.23 |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $102,550 | $78,920 to $110,330 | 7,340 | 1.23 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | $78,580 | $61,550 to $98,900 | 3,030 | 1.19 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $79,590 | $54,670 to $98,700 | 1,620 | 0.57 |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. SOC 49-9052 Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers, the United States. Released 2026-05-15. The source index links to the release workbooks; it is not a link to an individual wage row. Methodology and mapping notes.
These are published government statistical wage estimates, not observed individual offers or a separate technology-title survey. A broader occupation or proxy is not separate pay data for your job title.
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Qualitative hiring context. Not BLS data.
The figures describe Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers, not a separately measured Fiber Optic Technician title. Confirm the systems, users and escalation responsibilities this person will own. Write down the work location and attendance policy. Discuss equity and RSUs separately; this guide adds no premium for them.
Questions answered by BLS data
What is the median pay for Fiber Optic Technician?
BLS reports a median of $74,330 a year for SOC 49-9052, Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers, in the United States (May 2025). Half of workers earned less and half earned more.
What is the pay range for Fiber Optic Technician?
10% of workers in this occupation earned less than $45,310. 10% earned more than $103,680.
How many Fiber Optic Technician jobs are there?
BLS estimates 97,720 workers in SOC 49-9052 nationally in May 2025.
Does BLS publish this exact job title?
Not exactly. Fiber Optic Technician is shown using SOC 49-9052, Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers, a broader occupation. BLS reports Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers as a broader occupation. It does not separate Fiber Optic Technician, technology stack, seniority, certifications or employer sector. These figures are not a title-specific offer range.
Which of our target metros reports the highest median for Fiber Optic Technician?
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ , at $102,550 a year (May 2025).
Are percentiles the same as experience levels?
No. The 10th percentile means 10% of workers in this occupation and area earned less than that amount. BLS does not report pay by experience.
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What changed between the published releases?
These are BLS survey estimates for SOC 49-9052, Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers. They are not a projection or a comparison of the same individual workers.
| Reference period | Median |
|---|---|
| May 2024 | $70,500 |
| May 2025 | $74,330 |
How do published wages differ by industry?
These national rows describe private establishments in BLS four-digit industry groups. Industry names are shown as BLS publishes them. They do not include government establishments. An industry figure is still an occupation estimate, not local pay for this exact title.
View the published industry table
| Industry | NAICS | 25th percentile | Median | 75th percentile | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution | 221100 | $62,640 | $78,730 | $97,340 | $82,080 | 1210 |
| Natural Gas Distribution | 221200 | $102,140 | $118,780 | $142,720 | $119,630 | 180 |
| Utility System Construction | 237100 | $47,060 | $57,780 | $67,870 | $59,910 | 15040 |
| Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction | 237900 | $51,590 | $53,840 | $54,480 | $55,170 | 60 |
| Building Equipment Contractors | 238200 | $45,490 | $52,540 | $64,260 | $57,270 | 13630 |
| Other Specialty Trade Contractors | 238900 | $38,420 | $64,050 | $72,210 | $61,230 | 120 |
| Media Streaming Distribution Services, Social Networks, and Other Media Networks and Content Providers | 516200 | $75,280 | $97,550 | $100,600 | $89,010 | 960 |
| Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services | 541300 | $51,570 | $64,220 | $76,890 | $65,390 | 340 |
| Computer Systems Design and Related Services | 541500 | $43,290 | $55,080 | $63,490 | $57,030 | 1430 |
| Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services | 541600 | $42,650 | $46,540 | $62,100 | $52,660 | 420 |
| Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 541900 | $52,040 | $59,850 | $62,450 | $59,510 | 280 |
| Management of Companies and Enterprises | 551100 | $63,280 | $84,840 | $88,570 | $78,800 | 140 |
| Employment Services | 561300 | $46,560 | $49,460 | $53,250 | $51,510 | 1020 |
| Investigation and Security Services | 561600 | $49,010 | $50,490 | $57,150 | $56,240 | 30 |
What should you check outside the wage figure?
For a support or operations hire, put the actual shift pattern in the offer. OEWS excludes shift differentials and overtime. Check any separate on-call arrangement. We do not add a shift premium or estimate it from this occupation's median.
OEWS includes commissions and production bonuses, but excludes nonproduction bonuses and employer benefits. It is neither pure base salary nor total compensation.
Remote pay bands are an employer decision. These figures have no remote-work or cost-of-living adjustment. The published metro and state rows describe the BLS area, not a remote candidate's personal pay expectations.
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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. SOC 49-9052 Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers, the United States. Released 2026-05-15. The source index links to the release workbooks; it is not a link to an individual wage row. Methodology and mapping notes.
These are published government statistical wage estimates, not observed individual offers or a separate technology-title survey. A broader occupation or proxy is not separate pay data for your job title.