Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers Salary in Eastern Region of Texas

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Eastern Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $78,790 +11.8% vs national
Median hourly $37.88
10th percentile $48,450
90th percentile $95,590
Employed locally 100
National median $70,500

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,450
    25th
    $67,120
    50th (median)
    $78,790
    75th
    $91,720
    90th
    $95,590

    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

    Related occupations in Eastern Region of Texas

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$42,410
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$46,790
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$65,490
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics$62,100
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$50,050
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$49,830

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers make per hour in Eastern Region of Texas?

    The median hourly wage for Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers in Eastern Region of Texas is $37.88, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $47.16 or more per hour.

    Is Eastern Region of Texas above or below average for Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers salaries?

    The median Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers salary in Eastern Region of Texas is 11.8% 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 Eastern Region of Texas?

    Entry-level Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers (10th percentile) earn around $48,450 per year in Eastern Region of Texas. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $67,120.