Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers Salary in San Luis Obispo, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA

Median annual salary $97,690 +38.6% vs national
Median hourly $46.96
10th percentile $60,570
90th percentile $147,560
Employed locally 90
National median $70,500

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $60,570
    25th
    $84,050
    50th (median)
    $97,690
    75th
    $100,320
    90th
    $147,560

    San Luis Obispo economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,398 2023 • Census ACS
    Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers salary vs area income 105% Median Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers salary is 5% above 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 Luis Obispo, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$47,900
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$88,960
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$61,280
    Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers$120,680
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$60,360
    Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other$48,800

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers in San Luis Obispo, CA is $46.96, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $61.65 or more per hour.

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

    The median Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers salary in San Luis Obispo, CA is 38.6% 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 Luis Obispo?

    Entry-level Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers (10th percentile) earn around $60,570 per year in San Luis Obispo, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $84,050.