Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers Salary in Sacramento, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA

Median annual salary $83,070 +17.8% vs national
Median hourly $39.94
10th percentile $52,180
90th percentile $103,140
Employed locally 690
National median $70,500

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $52,180
    25th
    $62,890
    50th (median)
    $83,070
    75th
    $99,270
    90th
    $103,140

    Sacramento economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,986 2023 • Census ACS
    Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers salary vs area income 88% Median Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers salary is 12% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $104,920
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $103,680
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $103,560
    Vallejo, CA $102,340
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $99,600
    Modesto, CA $97,840

    Related occupations in Sacramento, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$55,090
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$64,930
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$87,280
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$64,800
    Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other$48,950
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$69,170

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers in Sacramento, CA is $39.94, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $49.93 or more per hour.

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

    The median Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers salary in Sacramento, CA is 17.8% 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 Sacramento?

    Entry-level Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers (10th percentile) earn around $52,180 per year in Sacramento, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $62,890.