Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers Salary in Odessa, TX

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

Median annual salary $92,750 +31.6% vs national
Median hourly $44.59
10th percentile $43,930
90th percentile $100,400
Employed locally 40
National median $70,500

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,930
    25th
    $63,510
    50th (median)
    $92,750
    75th
    $98,730
    90th
    $100,400

    Odessa economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,031 2023 • Census ACS
    Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers salary vs area income 131% Median Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers salary is 31% 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
    Waco, TX $81,890
    Wichita Falls, TX $77,720
    Texarkana, TX-AR $77,700
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $77,480
    McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX $76,130

    Related occupations in Odessa, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $59,780
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $79,810
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $44,360
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $48,740
    Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines $68,660
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $58,840

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers in Odessa, TX is $44.59, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.27 or more per hour.

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

    The median Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers salary in Odessa, TX is 31.6% 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 Odessa?

    Entry-level Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers (10th percentile) earn around $43,930 per year in Odessa, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $63,510.