Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers Salary in San Francisco, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA

Median annual salary $103,560 +46.9% vs national
Median hourly $49.79
10th percentile $58,500
90th percentile $115,550
Employed locally 1,210
National median $70,500

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $58,500
    25th
    $79,320
    50th (median)
    $103,560
    75th
    $110,420
    90th
    $115,550

    San Francisco economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $133,780 2023 • Census ACS
    Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers salary vs area income 77% Median Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers salary is 23% 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
    Vallejo, CA $102,340
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $99,600
    Modesto, CA $97,840
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $97,690

    Related occupations in San Francisco, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $63,470
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $74,590
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $100,150
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $76,760
    Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other $56,720
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $86,120

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers in San Francisco, CA is $49.79, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $57.04 or more per hour.

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

    The median Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers salary in San Francisco, CA is 46.9% 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 Francisco?

    Entry-level Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers (10th percentile) earn around $58,500 per year in San Francisco, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $79,320.