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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX

Median annual salary $45,940 -26.6% vs national
Median hourly $22.09
10th percentile $34,320
90th percentile $73,980
Employed locally 180
National median $62,630

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,320
    25th
    $42,470
    50th (median)
    $45,940
    75th
    $56,650
    90th
    $73,980

    McAllen economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $52,281 2023 • Census ACS
    Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers salary vs area income 88% Median Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers salary is 12% 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 McAllen, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$35,250
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$41,510
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$59,540
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$47,900
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$45,850
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics$48,470

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers in McAllen, TX is $22.09, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.76 or more per hour.

    Is McAllen 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 McAllen, TX is 26.6% 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 McAllen?

    Entry-level Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers (10th percentile) earn around $34,320 per year in McAllen, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,470.