Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers Salary in Austin, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX

Median annual salary $60,730 -3% vs national
Median hourly $29.20
10th percentile $42,520
90th percentile $90,120
Employed locally 1,460
National median $62,630

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,520
    25th
    $49,500
    50th (median)
    $60,730
    75th
    $76,170
    90th
    $90,120

    Austin economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $97,638 2023 • Census ACS
    Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers salary vs area income 62% Median Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers salary is 38% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Rhode Island $111,540
    Alaska $98,850
    Anchorage, AK $98,850
    Elmira, NY $96,960
    Yuba City, CA $93,620
    Fairbanks-College, AK $93,590

    Nearby metros — Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Longview, TX $59,940
    Lubbock, TX $59,710
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $59,470
    Corpus Christi, TX $58,850
    Amarillo, TX $58,840
    Waco, TX $58,660

    Related occupations in Austin, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $47,170
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $74,130
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $50,380
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $58,860
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $64,980
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $60,760

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers make per hour in Austin?

    The median hourly wage for Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers in Austin, TX is $29.20, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $44.31 or more per hour.

    Is Austin above or below average for Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers salaries?

    The median Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers salary in Austin, TX is 3% below the national median of $62,630. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers in Austin?

    Entry-level Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers (10th percentile) earn around $42,520 per year in Austin, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,500.