Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers Salary in San Antonio, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX

Median annual salary $68,320 -3.1% vs national
Median hourly $32.85
10th percentile $42,860
90th percentile $95,420
Employed locally 740
National median $70,500

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,860
    25th
    $48,630
    50th (median)
    $68,320
    75th
    $77,520
    90th
    $95,420

    San Antonio economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,297 2023 • Census ACS
    Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers salary vs area income 92% Median Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers salary is 8% 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 San Antonio, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$42,210
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$48,320
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$72,120
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics$61,400
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$53,770
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$56,840

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers in San Antonio, TX is $32.85, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $47.88 or more per hour.

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

    The median Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers salary in San Antonio, TX is 3.1% 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 San Antonio?

    Entry-level Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers (10th percentile) earn around $42,860 per year in San Antonio, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,630.