California Median
$97,980
per year
Hourly Rate
$47.11
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
+32% vs US median
US median $74,330
State Rank
#5 of 51
8,810 employed here
How much do Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers make in California?
Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers working in California earn a median salary of $97,980 per year, or about $47.11 per hour. That is 32% above the national median of $74,330 for this occupation.
Within California, entry-level pay starts around $60,260 while the top 10% make $106,230 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $81,130 and $102,540 a year.
Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers salary range in California
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $60,260 | $28.97 |
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| 25th percentile (early career) | $81,130 | $39.00 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $97,980 | $47.11 |
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| 75th percentile (experienced) | $102,540 | $49.30 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $106,230 | $51.07 |
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How California compares
California ranks 5th out of 51 states and territories for Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers pay. The top 5 best-paying states:
Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers salary in other states
Rhode Island $103,810Massachusetts $103,410New Jersey $102,090New York $100,960District of Columbia $97,600Alaska $97,450Connecticut $97,140Delaware $93,850Maine $92,120West Virginia $89,690New Hampshire $86,370Maryland $82,380Pennsylvania $81,020Hawaii $79,880Virginia $79,090Washington $76,070Texas $75,740Montana $75,720Michigan $74,360Minnesota $73,710Nevada $72,230Illinois $70,700Colorado $66,020Kentucky $64,010Wyoming $63,660Kansas $63,560Wisconsin $63,560Tennessee $63,510Ohio $62,860Vermont $61,970Florida $61,740Alabama $60,890Iowa $60,890Arkansas $60,840Oregon $60,330Utah $60,090South Carolina $59,790North Dakota $59,280Missouri $59,080Indiana $58,920Georgia $58,760Arizona $58,600New Mexico $58,130North Carolina $56,680Idaho $56,340Nebraska $50,070South Dakota $49,560Mississippi $49,360Oklahoma $48,900Louisiana $48,770
Working as Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers in California
Nationally, about 98,000 people work as Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers in the United States. A high school diploma is typically enough, with most skills learned on the job.
Considering a move? Compare California pay ($97,980) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.
Frequently asked questions
How much do Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers make in California?
The median Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers salary in California is $97,980 per year, or about $47.11 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $60,260 at the entry level to $106,230 for the top 10% of earners.
How does California pay compare to the national average?
California pays Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers about 32% more than the national median of $74,330. California ranks 5th out of 51 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is California a good state for Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers?
Yes on pay — California pays above the national median for this occupation, at $97,980 a year. About 8,810 Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers are employed in California. Weigh that against local housing and living costs before moving.
What are the highest-paying jobs in California?
The highest-paying occupations in California include Ophthalmologist, Except Pediatric ($400,150), Neurologist ($357,080), Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers ($353,900), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.
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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.