Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers Salary in El Centro, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • El Centro, CA

Median annual salary $94,150 +33.5% vs national
Median hourly $45.26
10th percentile $60,040
90th percentile $114,640
Employed locally 60
National median $70,500

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $60,040
    25th
    $69,020
    50th (median)
    $94,150
    75th
    $114,640
    90th
    $114,640

    El Centro economic context

    Unemployment rate 18.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $56,393 2023 • Census ACS
    Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers salary vs area income 167% Median Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers salary is 67% 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 El Centro, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $50,240
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $52,950
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $82,940
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $67,130
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $66,820
    Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines $68,860

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers in El Centro, CA is $45.26, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $56.60 or more per hour.

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

    The median Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers salary in El Centro, CA is 33.5% 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 El Centro?

    Entry-level Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers (10th percentile) earn around $60,040 per year in El Centro, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $69,020.