SOC 49-9052 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers — Riverside
Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA · 10 metro areas compared
Median pay for this occupation in Riverside, CA comes to $92,910 a year, ahead of the national median of $74,330 by 25.0%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Riverside, CA comes to $92,910 a year, ahead of the national median of $74,330 by 25.0%. Pay ranges from under $57,570 at the tenth percentile to more than $100,080 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $76,200 to $98,870.
Employment stands at 740, or 0.4 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, San Jose records the highest median at $107,310. Of the 671 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 174th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $57,570 | −22.5% |
| 25th | $76,200 | +2.5% |
| Median (50th) | $92,910 | +25.0% |
| 75th | $98,870 | +33.0% |
| 90th | $100,080 | +34.6% |
| Mean | $85,000 | +14.4% |
Other metro areas in California
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Jose | $107,310 | 390 | |
| 2 | San Francisco | $103,500 | 1,240 | |
| 3 | El Centro | $101,650 | 40 | |
| 4 | Salinas | $100,970 | 50 | |
| 5 | Stockton | $100,460 | 120 | |
| 6 | Modesto | $100,400 | 120 | |
| 7 | San Luis Obispo | $99,840 | 80 | |
| 8 | Santa Rosa | $99,560 | 180 | |
| 9 | Chico | $99,040 | 50 | |
| 10 | Vallejo | $97,980 | 120 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Riverside run 10.7% above the national average, so the median of $92,910 buys what $83,930 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 12.9% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$92,910as reported by BLSLocal price level
110.7US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$83,930US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $92,910 a year, 25.0% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $57,570 to $100,080 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 740 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is San Jose, at $107,310.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers in Riverside, CA?
The median annual wage is $92,910, or $44.67 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $74,330, so pay in Riverside, CA is 25.0% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Riverside, CA earns more than $100,080 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $57,570 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in San Jose, at $107,310 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 740 jobs in this occupation in Riverside, CA. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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