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Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers Salary in California
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers make in California?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$76,630
Median Annual Salary
▲
+2.7% vs 2024
$81,340
Mean Salary
$76,630
Median Salary
$36.84
Hourly Rate
14,040 people work as Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers in California
Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers salary by percentile in California
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers in California earn a median salary of $76,630 per year ($6,385/month).
This is 13.6% above the national average of $67,483.
California ranks #9 out of 51 states for Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers pay.
Approximately 14,040 people work in this occupation across California.
Salaries increased by 2.7% compared to 2024.
About This Job: Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers
Install, set up, rearrange, or remove switching, distribution, routing, and dialing equipment used in central offices or headends. Service or repair telephone, cable television, Internet, and other communications equipment on customers' property. May install communications equipment or communications wiring in buildings.
Top Skills
Troubleshooting
3.88
Repairing
3.88
Critical Thinking
3.62
Operations Monitoring
3.62
Quality Control Analysis
3.62
Key Knowledge Areas
Customer and Personal Service
4.43
Telecommunications
4.38
Computers and Electronics
4.2
English Language
4.0
Mathematics
3.49
Typical Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent
(43.1% of workers)
Salary Range: Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers in California
Salaries for Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers in California range from $56,410 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $113,240 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $65,480 and $97,400.
Median $76,630
P10: $56,410P25: $65,480P75: $97,400P90: $113,240
10th
$56,410
25th
$65,480
Median
$76,630
75th
$97,400
90th
$113,240
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$56,410
$27.12
$4,700
25th Percentile
$65,480
$31.48
$5,456
Median (50th)
$76,630
$36.84
$6,385
75th Percentile
$97,400
$46.83
$8,116
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$113,240
$54.44
$9,436
Note: The mean (average) salary of $81,340 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#9
California ranks #9 of 51 states
$67,483
National avg. for Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers
How much do Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers make in California?
The median annual salary for Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers in California is $76,630 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $81,340.
What is the salary range for a Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers in California?
Salaries for Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers in California range from $56,410 at the 10th percentile to $113,240 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $65,480 and $97,400.
What is the starting salary for a Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers in California?
Entry-level Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers positions in California typically start around $56,410 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $65,480 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers in California?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 14,040 people are employed as Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers in California.
What is the hourly rate for a Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers in California?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers in California is approximately $36.84 per hour.
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, 2025 estimates. The OEWS survey covers approximately 1.1 million establishments nationwide.
Annual salaries are calculated based on a standard 2,080-hour work year. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, education, employer, and local market conditions. Figures do not include benefits, bonuses, or overtime pay.
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