Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers Salary in Chico, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Chico, CA

Median annual salary $69,480 +10.9% vs national
Median hourly $33.41
10th percentile $45,400
90th percentile $100,320
Employed locally 70
National median $62,630

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,400
    25th
    $59,080
    50th (median)
    $69,480
    75th
    $81,210
    90th
    $100,320

    Chico economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,574 2023 • Census ACS
    Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers salary vs area income 101% Median Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers salary is 1% above 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
    Yuba City, CA $93,620
    Hanford-Corcoran, CA $92,290
    Ithaca, NY $89,380
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $85,670
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $84,190
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $80,880

    Related occupations in Chico, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $49,290
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $60,670
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $82,110
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $58,680
    Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other $47,610
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $59,380

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers in Chico, CA is $33.41, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $49.41 or more per hour.

    Is Chico 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 Chico, CA is 10.9% above 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 Chico?

    Entry-level Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers (10th percentile) earn around $45,400 per year in Chico, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $59,080.