Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers Salary in Houston, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX

Median annual salary $62,460 -11.4% vs national
Median hourly $30.03
10th percentile $40,360
90th percentile $98,690
Employed locally 1,900
National median $70,500

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,360
    25th
    $47,960
    50th (median)
    $62,460
    75th
    $82,050
    90th
    $98,690

    Houston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,458 2023 • Census ACS
    Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers salary vs area income 78% Median Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers salary is 22% below 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 Houston, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$46,080
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics$63,180
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$78,190
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$50,740
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$57,910
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$60,180

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers in Houston, TX is $30.03, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.61 or more per hour.

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

    The median Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers salary in Houston, TX is 11.4% 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 Houston?

    Entry-level Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers (10th percentile) earn around $40,360 per year in Houston, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,960.