Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers Salary in Santa Maria, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA

Median annual salary $71,610 +1.6% vs national
Median hourly $34.43
10th percentile $48,410
90th percentile $99,510
Employed locally 50
National median $70,500

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,410
    25th
    $61,500
    50th (median)
    $71,610
    75th
    $95,300
    90th
    $99,510

    Santa Maria economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,977 2023 • Census ACS
    Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers salary vs area income 75% Median Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers salary is 25% 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 Santa Maria, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $50,460
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $64,060
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $83,980
    Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other $50,370
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $74,890
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $63,810

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers in Santa Maria, CA is $34.43, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.67 or more per hour.

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

    The median Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers salary in Santa Maria, CA is 1.6% 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 Santa Maria?

    Entry-level Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers (10th percentile) earn around $48,410 per year in Santa Maria, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $61,500.