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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX

Median annual salary $57,740 -7.8% vs national
Median hourly $27.76
10th percentile $36,070
90th percentile $81,010
Employed locally 3,710
National median $62,630

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,070
    25th
    $46,190
    50th (median)
    $57,740
    75th
    $62,870
    90th
    $81,010

    Houston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,458 2023 • Census ACS
    Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers salary vs area income 72% Median Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers salary is 28% 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
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $60,730
    Longview, TX $59,940
    Lubbock, TX $59,710
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $59,470
    Corpus Christi, TX $58,850
    Amarillo, TX $58,840

    Related occupations in Houston, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $46,080
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $63,180
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $78,190
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $50,740
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $57,910
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $60,180

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers in Houston, TX is $27.76, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.52 or more per hour.

    Is Houston 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 Houston, TX is 7.8% 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 Houston?

    Entry-level Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers (10th percentile) earn around $36,070 per year in Houston, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,190.