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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA

Median annual salary $71,590 +14.3% vs national
Median hourly $34.42
10th percentile $45,680
90th percentile $96,950
Employed locally 1,460
National median $62,630

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,680
    25th
    $56,160
    50th (median)
    $71,590
    75th
    $91,360
    90th
    $96,950

    Riverside economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,031 2023 • Census ACS
    Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers salary vs area income 83% Median Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers salary is 17% 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 Riverside, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $55,040
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $63,590
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $82,640
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $63,540
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $64,390
    Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other $48,350

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers in Riverside, CA is $34.42, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $47.20 or more per hour.

    Is Riverside 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 Riverside, CA is 14.3% 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 Riverside?

    Entry-level Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers (10th percentile) earn around $45,680 per year in Riverside, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $56,160.