Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers Salary in Chico, CA

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

Median annual salary $96,510 +36.9% vs national
Median hourly $46.40
10th percentile $84,520
90th percentile $144,840
Employed locally 50
National median $70,500

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $84,520
    25th
    $96,510
    50th (median)
    $96,510
    75th
    $103,140
    90th
    $144,840

    Chico economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,574 2023 • Census ACS
    Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers salary vs area income 141% Median Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers salary is 41% 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 Chico, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $49,290
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $60,670
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $82,110
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $58,680
    Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other $47,610
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $59,380

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers in Chico, CA is $46.40, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $72.64 or more per hour.

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

    The median Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers salary in Chico, CA is 36.9% above 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 Chico?

    Entry-level Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers (10th percentile) earn around $84,520 per year in Chico, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $96,510.