Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers Salary in Santa Cruz, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA

Median annual salary $99,600 +41.3% vs national
Median hourly $47.89
10th percentile $47,600
90th percentile $106,950
Employed locally 40
National median $70,500

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,600
    25th
    $73,110
    50th (median)
    $99,600
    75th
    $100,320
    90th
    $106,950

    Santa Cruz economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $109,266 2023 • Census ACS
    Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers salary vs area income 91% Median Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers salary is 9% 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
    Modesto, CA $97,840
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $97,690

    Related occupations in Santa Cruz, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $48,870
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $66,170
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $79,290
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $80,240
    Automotive Body and Related Repairers $61,290
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $70,150

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers make per hour in Santa Cruz?

    The median hourly wage for Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers in Santa Cruz, CA is $47.89, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $51.42 or more per hour.

    Is Santa Cruz above or below average for Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers salaries?

    The median Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers salary in Santa Cruz, CA is 41.3% 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 Santa Cruz?

    Entry-level Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers (10th percentile) earn around $47,600 per year in Santa Cruz, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $73,110.