Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers Salary in San Francisco, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA

Median annual salary $85,670 +36.8% vs national
Median hourly $41.19
10th percentile $56,410
90th percentile $130,410
Employed locally 2,070
National median $62,630

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $56,410
    25th
    $75,140
    50th (median)
    $85,670
    75th
    $109,520
    90th
    $130,410

    San Francisco economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $133,780 2023 • Census ACS
    Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers salary vs area income 64% Median Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers salary is 36% 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 Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $84,190
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $80,880
    Vallejo, CA $80,790

    Related occupations in San Francisco, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$63,470
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$74,590
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$100,150
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$76,760
    Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other$56,720
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics$86,120

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers in San Francisco, CA is $41.19, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $64.23 or more per hour.

    Is San Francisco 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 San Francisco, CA is 36.8% 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 San Francisco?

    Entry-level Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers (10th percentile) earn around $56,410 per year in San Francisco, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $75,140.