Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers Salary in San Diego, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA

Median annual salary $88,390 +25.4% vs national
Median hourly $42.50
10th percentile $51,740
90th percentile $105,840
Employed locally 790
National median $70,500

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $51,740
    25th
    $63,780
    50th (median)
    $88,390
    75th
    $101,150
    90th
    $105,840

    San Diego economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,285 2023 • Census ACS
    Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers salary vs area income 86% Median Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers salary is 14% 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 San Diego, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $51,640
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $61,040
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $82,270
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $72,180
    Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other $50,080
    Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians $85,110

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers in San Diego, CA is $42.50, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $49.89 or more per hour.

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

    The median Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers salary in San Diego, CA is 25.4% 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 San Diego?

    Entry-level Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers (10th percentile) earn around $51,740 per year in San Diego, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $63,780.