How much does a telecommunications line installer and repairer make in California?
$97,980a year
Median yearly pay for telecommunications line installer and repairers in California. That is $47.11 an hour or $8,165 a month.
- Hourly
- $47.11
- Vs. national median
- +32%
- Rank among states
- 5 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 8,810
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $60,260Median: $97,980Highest 10%: $106,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $60,260 | $28.97 | |
| 25th | $81,130 | $39.00 | |
| Median | $97,980 | $47.11 | |
| 75th | $102,500 | $49.30 | |
| 90th | $106,200 | $51.07 |
Cities in California
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| San Jose, CA | $107,300 |
| San Francisco, CA | $103,500 |
| El Centro, CA | $101,700 |
| Salinas, CA | $101,000 |
| Stockton, CA | $100,500 |
| Modesto, CA | $100,400 |
| San Luis Obispo, CA | $99,840 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $99,560 |
| Chico, CA | $99,040 |
| Vallejo, CA | $97,980 |
| Sacramento, CA | $96,880 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $96,780 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $96,600 |
| San Diego, CA | $96,580 |
| Merced, CA | $96,520 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $95,340 |
| Riverside, CA | $92,910 |
| Oxnard, CA | $92,200 |
| Fresno, CA | $90,090 |
| Visalia, CA | $83,860 |
| Redding, CA | $77,600 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for telecommunications line installer and repairers.
| 2. Massachusetts | $103,400 |
| 3. New Jersey | $102,100 |
| 4. New York | $101,000 |
| 5. California | $97,980 |
| 6. District of Columbia | $97,600 |
| 7. Alaska | $97,450 |
| 8. Connecticut | $97,140 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a telecommunications line installer and repairer make an hour in California?
The median hourly pay in California is $47.11 ($97,980 a year).
Do telecommunications line installer and repairers make more in California than the national average?
Yes: $97,980 against $74,330 nationally, 32% more.
Where does California rank for telecommunications line installer and repairer pay?
California ranks 5 of 51 states.
Which city in California pays telecommunications line installer and repairers the most?
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA, with a median of $107,300 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.