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.
The average straight salary of a new sales rep according to the majority (56 percent) of distributors is between $25,000 and $39,999. Sixteen percent are paying between $40,000 to $49,999 and 15 percent say they are paying new sales reps under $25,000 a year.