Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers Salary in Tucson, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tucson, AZ

Median annual salary $57,600 -18.3% vs national
Median hourly $27.69
10th percentile $44,700
90th percentile $76,530
Employed locally 90
National median $70,500

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,700
    25th
    $45,920
    50th (median)
    $57,600
    75th
    $63,680
    90th
    $76,530

    Tucson economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,929 2023 • Census ACS
    Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers salary vs area income 85% Median Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers salary is 15% 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
    Kalamazoo-Portage, MI $66,390
    Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $61,950
    Yuma, AZ $46,210

    Related occupations in Tucson, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $44,800
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $49,970
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $64,230
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $50,050
    Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians $74,230
    Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines $66,240

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers in Tucson, AZ is $27.69, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.79 or more per hour.

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

    The median Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers salary in Tucson, AZ is 18.3% below 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 Tucson?

    Entry-level Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers (10th percentile) earn around $44,700 per year in Tucson, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,920.