Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers Salary in Bakersfield, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bakersfield-Delano, CA

Median annual salary $68,460 -2.9% vs national
Median hourly $32.91
10th percentile $53,440
90th percentile $99,670
Employed locally 240
National median $70,500

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $53,440
    25th
    $59,550
    50th (median)
    $68,460
    75th
    $99,670
    90th
    $99,670

    Bakersfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 8.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,660 2023 • Census ACS
    Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers salary vs area income 101% Median Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers salary is 1% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Watertown-Fort Drum, NY $108,670
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $107,690
    Barnstable Town, MA $107,380
    New York $105,900
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $104,920
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $104,460

    Nearby metros — Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $104,920
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $103,680
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $103,560
    Vallejo, CA $102,340
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $99,600
    Modesto, CA $97,840

    Related occupations in Bakersfield, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $49,220
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $56,770
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $90,510
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $64,390
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $64,150
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $63,670

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers make per hour in Bakersfield?

    The median hourly wage for Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers in Bakersfield, CA is $32.91, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $49.09 or more per hour.

    Is Bakersfield above or below average for Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers salaries?

    The median Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers salary in Bakersfield, CA is 2.9% below the national median of $70,500. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers in Bakersfield?

    Entry-level Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers (10th percentile) earn around $53,440 per year in Bakersfield, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $59,550.