Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers Salary in Waco, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Waco, TX

Median annual salary $81,890 +16.2% vs national
Median hourly $39.37
10th percentile $39,780
90th percentile $100,030
Employed locally 50
National median $70,500

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,780
    25th
    $47,330
    50th (median)
    $81,890
    75th
    $97,360
    90th
    $100,030

    Waco economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,880 2023 • Census ACS
    Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers salary vs area income 128% Median Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers salary is 28% 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
    Midland, TX $94,420
    Odessa, TX $92,750
    Wichita Falls, TX $77,720
    Texarkana, TX-AR $77,700
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $77,480
    McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX $76,130

    Related occupations in Waco, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $43,490
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $46,190
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $66,740
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $57,970
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $49,000
    Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians $77,410

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers in Waco, TX is $39.37, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.09 or more per hour.

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

    The median Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers salary in Waco, TX is 16.2% 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 Waco?

    Entry-level Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers (10th percentile) earn around $39,780 per year in Waco, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,330.