Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers Salary in Longview, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Longview, TX

Median annual salary $74,800 +6.1% vs national
Median hourly $35.96
10th percentile $38,790
90th percentile $95,590
Employed locally 80
National median $70,500

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,790
    25th
    $53,250
    50th (median)
    $74,800
    75th
    $85,670
    90th
    $95,590

    Longview economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,210 2023 • Census ACS
    Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers salary vs area income 115% Median Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers salary is 15% 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 Longview, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $41,640
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $58,250
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $73,860
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $44,990
    Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines $60,540
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $51,880

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers in Longview, TX is $35.96, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $47.53 or more per hour.

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

    The median Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers salary in Longview, TX is 6.1% 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 Longview?

    Entry-level Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers (10th percentile) earn around $38,790 per year in Longview, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $53,250.