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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA

Median annual salary $84,190 +34.4% vs national
Median hourly $40.48
10th percentile $60,640
90th percentile $118,430
Employed locally 1,000
National median $62,630

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $60,640
    25th
    $72,690
    50th (median)
    $84,190
    75th
    $103,900
    90th
    $118,430

    San Jose economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $157,444 2023 • Census ACS
    Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers salary vs area income 53% Median Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers salary is 47% 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
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $80,880
    Vallejo, CA $80,790

    Related occupations in San Jose, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$63,300
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$77,260
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$104,020
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$83,980
    Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other$59,850
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics$81,180

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers in San Jose, CA is $40.48, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $59.84 or more per hour.

    Is San Jose 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 Jose, CA is 34.4% 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 San Jose?

    Entry-level Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers (10th percentile) earn around $60,640 per year in San Jose, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $72,690.