How much does a telecommunications equipment installer and repairer make in California?
$76,630a year
Median yearly pay for telecommunications equipment installer and repairers in California. That is $36.84 an hour or $6,386 a month.
- Hourly
- $36.84
- Vs. national median
- +20%
- Rank among states
- 9 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 14,040
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $56,410Median: $76,630Highest 10%: $113,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $56,410 | $27.12 | |
| 25th | $65,480 | $31.48 | |
| Median | $76,630 | $36.84 | |
| 75th | $97,400 | $46.83 | |
| 90th | $113,200 | $54.44 |
Cities in California
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| San Francisco, CA | $92,290 |
| El Centro, CA | $89,600 |
| San Jose, CA | $87,950 |
| Yuba City, CA | $86,140 |
| Santa Cruz, CA | $83,030 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $79,410 |
| Salinas, CA | $77,890 |
| San Diego, CA | $76,970 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $75,690 |
| Chico, CA | $75,190 |
| San Luis Obispo, CA | $74,970 |
| Vallejo, CA | $74,240 |
| Sacramento, CA | $73,990 |
| Oxnard, CA | $73,480 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $73,440 |
| Riverside, CA | $72,770 |
| Stockton, CA | $72,520 |
| Merced, CA | $71,700 |
| Visalia, CA | $71,700 |
| Hanford, CA | $71,480 |
| Modesto, CA | $71,460 |
| Fresno, CA | $71,300 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $69,850 |
| Redding, CA | $66,800 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for telecommunications equipment installer and repairers.
| 6. Hawaii | $79,250 |
| 7. New Jersey | $78,000 |
| 8. Washington | $77,610 |
| 9. California | $76,630 |
| 10. Massachusetts | $76,500 |
| 11. Colorado | $76,410 |
| 12. Oregon | $75,270 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a telecommunications equipment installer and repairer make an hour in California?
The median hourly pay in California is $36.84 ($76,630 a year).
Do telecommunications equipment installer and repairers make more in California than the national average?
Yes: $76,630 against $63,890 nationally, 20% more.
Where does California rank for telecommunications equipment installer and repairer pay?
California ranks 9 of 51 states.
Which city in California pays telecommunications equipment installer and repairers the most?
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA, with a median of $92,290 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.