How much does a telecommunications line installer and repairer make in Texas?
$75,740a year
Median yearly pay for telecommunications line installer and repairers in Texas. That is $36.41 an hour or $6,312 a month.
- Hourly
- $36.41
- Vs. national median
- +2%
- Rank among states
- 18 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 9,700
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $46,540Median: $75,740Highest 10%: $102,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,540 | $22.38 | |
| 25th | $58,930 | $28.33 | |
| Median | $75,740 | $36.41 | |
| 75th | $96,050 | $46.18 | |
| 90th | $102,500 | $49.28 |
Cities in Texas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Odessa, TX | $92,750 |
| 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 |
| Texarkana, TX | $77,700 |
| Austin, TX | $77,380 |
| Houston, TX | $76,950 |
| San Antonio, TX | $74,260 |
| Tyler, TX | $71,590 |
| Killeen, TX | $68,450 |
| Laredo, TX | $66,700 |
| Beaumont, TX | $65,440 |
| Lubbock, TX | $55,680 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for telecommunications line installer and repairers.
| 15. Hawaii | $79,880 |
| 16. Virginia | $79,090 |
| 17. Washington | $76,070 |
| 18. Texas | $75,740 |
| 19. Montana | $75,720 |
| 20. Michigan | $74,360 |
| 21. Minnesota | $73,710 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a telecommunications line installer and repairer make an hour in Texas?
The median hourly pay in Texas is $36.41 ($75,740 a year).
Do telecommunications line installer and repairers make more in Texas than the national average?
Yes: $75,740 against $74,330 nationally, 2% more.
Where does Texas rank for telecommunications line installer and repairer pay?
Texas ranks 18 of 51 states.
Which city in Texas pays telecommunications line installer and repairers the most?
Odessa, TX, with a median of $92,750 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.