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

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

Median annual salary $65,370 +4.4% vs national
Median hourly $31.43
10th percentile $47,120
90th percentile $97,820
Employed locally 110
National median $62,630

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,120
    25th
    $51,440
    50th (median)
    $65,370
    75th
    $80,960
    90th
    $97,820

    Modesto economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,661 2023 • Census ACS
    Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers salary vs area income 82% Median Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers salary is 18% 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
    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 Modesto, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $60,040
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $60,630
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $78,510
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $87,430
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $63,660
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $73,790

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers in Modesto, CA is $31.43, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.27 or more per hour.

    Is Modesto 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 Modesto, CA is 4.4% 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 Modesto?

    Entry-level Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers (10th percentile) earn around $47,120 per year in Modesto, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,440.