Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers Salary in San Jose, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA

Median annual salary $104,920 +48.8% vs national
Median hourly $50.44
10th percentile $72,190
90th percentile $119,030
Employed locally 500
National median $70,500

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $72,190
    25th
    $83,630
    50th (median)
    $104,920
    75th
    $117,740
    90th
    $119,030

    San Jose economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $157,444 2023 • Census ACS
    Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers salary vs area income 67% Median Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers salary is 33% 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
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $104,460
    Massachusetts $104,040

    Nearby metros — Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    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
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $97,690

    Related occupations in San Jose, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$63,300
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$77,260
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$104,020
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$83,980
    Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other$59,850
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics$81,180

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers in San Jose, CA is $50.44, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $58.27 or more per hour.

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

    The median Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers salary in San Jose, CA is 48.8% 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 San Jose?

    Entry-level Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers (10th percentile) earn around $72,190 per year in San Jose, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $83,630.