Individuals afflicted with carpal tunnel syndrome complain of numbness, tingling, and pain in the hand, with pain radiating up into the arm, shoulder, and even the neck. Some patients may experience an aching or burning sensation in the affected hand. The fingers may feel swollen, although they are no larger in size.
According to the 2010 Bureau of Labor Occupational Employment Statistics Bulletin, telecommunications line installers and repairers, including DirecTV satellite installers, had a mean income of $26.57 per hour, which translates to $58,070 a year.
This statistic provides comparative data on the number of subscribers of the two major satellite TV providers in the U.S. - DirecTV and Dish Network - from 2007 to 2014. In 2008, DirecTV had 17.6 million subscribers while Dish Network had 13.7 million subscribers.