Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers Salary in El Paso, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • El Paso, TX

Median annual salary $74,010 +5% vs national
Median hourly $35.58
10th percentile $36,030
90th percentile $97,120
Employed locally 130
National median $70,500

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,030
    25th
    $51,800
    50th (median)
    $74,010
    75th
    $95,590
    90th
    $97,120

    El Paso economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,800 2023 • Census ACS
    Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers salary vs area income 126% Median Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers salary is 26% 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
    Midland, TX $94,420
    Odessa, TX $92,750
    Waco, TX $81,890
    Wichita Falls, TX $77,720
    Texarkana, TX-AR $77,700
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $77,480

    Related occupations in El Paso, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $36,980
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $43,660
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $63,240
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $46,780
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $50,870
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $46,210

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers in El Paso, TX is $35.58, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.69 or more per hour.

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

    The median Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers salary in El Paso, TX is 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 Paso?

    Entry-level Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers (10th percentile) earn around $36,030 per year in El Paso, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,800.