How much does a telecommunications line installer and repairer make in Houston?
Median yearly pay for telecommunications line installer and repairers in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area. That is $37.00 an hour or $6,413 a month.
- Hourly
- $37.00
- Vs. national median
- +4%
- Rank among cities
- 89 of 236
- Jobs in the area
- 2,040
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,560 | $22.38 | |
| 25th | $51,380 | $24.70 | |
| Median | $76,950 | $37.00 | |
| 75th | $97,080 | $46.67 | |
| 90th | $101,100 | $48.61 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for telecommunications line installer and repairers.
| Corpus Christi, TX | $82,810 |
| Longview, TX | $82,230 |
| Midland, TX | $81,620 |
| Dallas, TX | $78,580 |
| McAllen, TX | $78,370 |
| Amarillo, TX | $78,230 |
| Wichita Falls, TX | $77,720 |
| Austin, TX | $77,380 |
| San Antonio, TX | $74,260 |
| Tyler, TX | $71,590 |
| Killeen, TX | $68,450 |
| Beaumont, TX | $65,440 |
| Lubbock, TX | $55,680 |
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How much does a telecommunications line installer and repairer make an hour in Houston?
The median hourly pay in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area is $37.00 ($76,950 a year).
Do telecommunications line installer and repairers make more in Houston than the national average?
Yes: $76,950 against $74,330 nationally, 4% more.
How does Houston compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $75,740, so Houston pays 2% more.
Where does Houston rank for telecommunications line installer and repairer pay?
89 of 236 metro areas with data.
How much does a telecommunications line installer and repairer make starting out in Houston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $46,560 or less a year; the top 10% make $101,100 or more.
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.