Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers Salary in Lubbock, TX

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

Median annual salary $41,040 -41.8% vs national
Median hourly $19.73
10th percentile $37,340
90th percentile $71,980
Employed locally 120
National median $70,500

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,340
    25th
    $37,340
    50th (median)
    $41,040
    75th
    $59,620
    90th
    $71,980

    Lubbock economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,288 2023 • Census ACS
    Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers salary vs area income 66% Median Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers salary is 34% 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 Lubbock, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $38,820
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $46,790
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $63,950
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $56,490
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $47,950
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $50,030

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers in Lubbock, TX is $19.73, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $44.04 or more per hour.

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

    The median Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers salary in Lubbock, TX is 41.8% 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 Lubbock?

    Entry-level Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers (10th percentile) earn around $37,340 per year in Lubbock, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,340.