Figure D
Employment in telecommunications, by two key occupations: 2003–2019
| Year | Telecommunications line installers and repairers (499052) | Telecommunications equipment installers and repairers, except line installers (492022) |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 81,870 | 142,150 |
| 2004 | 78,900 | 141,230 |
| 2005 | 78,230 | 136,200 |
| 2006 | 90,040 | 127,230 |
| 2007 | 90,840 | 124,750 |
| 2008 | 98,210 | 134,040 |
| 2009 | 95,130 | 130,520 |
| 2010 | 91,390 | 131,520 |
| 2011 | 85,860 | 137,410 |
| 2012 | 76,120 | 142,750 |
| 2013 | 68,980 | 146,830 |
| 2014 | 63,020 | 150,060 |
| 2015 | 54,590 | 151,660 |
| 2016 | 50,560 | 154,800 |
| 2017 | 56,400 | 160,350 |
| 2018 | 67,640 | 158,750 |
| 2019 | 71,590 | 138,980 |
Source: EPI analysis of Occupational Employment Statistics for telecommunications (NAICS 517).
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