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Cable Service Representative III Salary in the United States

How much does a Cable Service Representative III make in the United States?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for a Cable Service Representative III in the United States is $51,000 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $25.

However, a Cable Service Representative III's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $55,967
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $40,500 to $53,600
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $30,940
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Cable Service Representative III Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $53,600 $4,467 $1,031 $26
Average $51,000 $4,250 $981 $25
25th Percentile $40,500 $3,375 $779 $19
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Key Factors That Influence Cable Service Representative III Salaries

A Cable Service Representative III's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, education, and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Cable Service Representative Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Cable Service Representative III's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Cable Service Representative I (0-2 years): $36,986
  • Cable Service Representative II (2-4 years): $44,131
  • Cable Service Representative III (4-7 years): $50,976
  • Manager of Communication Service Customer Support (7+ years): $143,551
  • Director of Communication Service Customer Support (7+ years): $174,501
Job Role Years of Experience Average Salary
Cable Service Representative I0-2 years$36,986
Cable Service Representative II2-4 years$44,131
Cable Service Representative III4-7 years$50,976
Manager of Communication Service Customer Support7+ years$143,551
Director of Communication Service Customer Support7+ years$174,501
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How Do Cable Service Representative III Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Cable Service Representative IIIs. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $56,500.
  • California: $56,300.
  • Massachusetts: $55,500.

Top Paying Cities for Cable Service Representative IIIs

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • San Jose: $64,300
  • San Francisco: $63,600
  • Oakland: $62,300

What Skills Can Increase a Cable Service Representative III's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Leadership (Mentioned in 6.19% Job Postings): Knowledge of and ability to employ effective strategies that motivate and guide other members within our business to achieve optimum results.
  • Network Planning (Mentioned in 1.9% Job Postings): The process of encompassing topological design, network-synthesis, and network realization to meet the needs of the subscriber and operator.
  • Business Operations (Mentioned in 1.43% Job Postings): The outcome of business operations is the harvesting of value from assets owned by a business. Assets can be either physical or intangible. An example of value derived from a physical asset, like a building, is rent. An example of value derived from an intangible asset, like an idea, is a royalty. The effort involved in "harvesting" this value is what constitutes business operations cycles.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Leadership 6.19%
Network Planning 1.9%
Business Operations 1.43%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Cable Service Representative III's salary.
  • Service Quality: Can increase your salary by up to 84%.
  • Initiative: Can increase your salary by up to 18%.
  • Coaching: Can increase your salary by up to 17%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Service Quality
$93,840
84%
Initiative
$60,180
18%
Coaching
$59,670
17%
Design Engineering
$58,650
15%
Network Operations
$58,650
15%
Virtualization
$58,650
15%
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Cable Service Representative III Salary by Company Size: Startups vs. Enterprise

Cable Service Representative III salary potential scales significantly with company size. Data shows that Enterprise companies (5,000+ employees) pay the highest average salary at around $56,449. While startup companies pay approximate $47,829.

Cable Service Representative III Salary by Company Size

Company Size Employees Average Salary
Startup1~50$47,829
Growth Stage51~500$50,561
Established501~5000$54,538
Enterprise5000+$56,449

Cable Service Representative III Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Cable Service Representative III roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 100% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Software & Networking and Energy & Utilities sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 50% above the average. In contrast, Cable Service Representative positions in Telecom or Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Cable Service Representative III as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Cable Service Representative III

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Software & Networking$76,500$37.050%
Energy & Utilities$61,200$29.020%
MFG Durable$56,100$27.010%

How Education impacts a Cable Service Representative III's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Cable Service Representative IIIs enter the field with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a Cable Service Representative III with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate is between $43,843 and $47,267).

Cable Service Representative III Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Cable Service Representative III
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 42.9%
High School 42.9%
Associates 21.4%
Bachelors 35.7%
Masters 0.0%
Doctorate 0.0%
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Cable Service Representative III Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Cable Service Representative III's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on July 01, 2026

Cable Service Representative III Salary Growth & Career Path

For a Cable Service Representative III, the most direct path to higher earnings is advancing to the Manager of Communication Service Customer Support role. This promotion typically comes with a significant pay increase, bringing the average annual salary to $143,600 - a projected growth of 182% over your current level.

Salary Trends for Cable Service Representative III

Salaries for a Cable Service Representative III can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary increased from $89,313 in 2023 to around $89,509 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Cable Service Representative III salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Cable Service Representative III Over Time

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Most common benefits for Cable Service Representative III

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