What are the main factors that influence a Cable Installer's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change a Cable Installer's salary?

A Cable Installer's salary grows with experience: starting around $61,965 for beginners, reaching about $64,662 at mid-level, and approach $68,404 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Cable Installer?

Cable Installer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Cable Installer roles are District of Columbia $70,696, California $70,428, Massachusetts $69,490. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Cable Installer roles make?

Salaries for Cable Installer level roles vary by specialization: Cable Engineer: $75,170; Cable Splicer: $71,409; Cable TV Installer: $70,251; Cable Contractors: $70,154; 25L Cable Systems Installer Maintainer: $67,584.

Cable Installer Salary in Delaware

How much does a Cable Installer make in Delaware?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Cable Installer in Delaware is $64,662 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $31.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $80,866
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $58,289 to $73,144
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $52,487

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Cable Installer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$73,144	$6,095	$1,407	$35
Average	$64,662	$5,389	$1,244	$31
25th Percentile	$58,289	$4,857	$1,121	$28

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Key Factors That Influence Cable Installer Salaries

A Cable Installer'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 and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Cable Installer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Cable Installer'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:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $61,965
Early Career (1-2 years): $62,154
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $64,662
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $68,155
Expert (over 8 years): $68,404

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Cable Installer	$61,965
Intermediate Level Cable Installer	$62,154
Senior Level Cable Installer	$64,662
Specialist Level Cable Installer	$68,155
Expert Level Cable Installer	$68,404

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How Do Cable Installer 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 Installers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $70,696.
California: $70,428.
Massachusetts: $69,490.

District of Columbia $70,696 California $70,428 Massachusetts $69,490 Washington $69,234 New Jersey $69,209 Alaska $69,119 Connecticut $68,238 New York $67,881

Hawaii $66,738 Rhode Island $66,201 Maryland $65,837 Minnesota $65,339 Colorado $65,148 Illinois $65,084 Oregon $64,841 Delaware $64,662

New Hampshire $64,550 Virginia $64,298 Pennsylvania $63,564 Nevada $63,194 North Dakota $63,073 Michigan $62,881 Wisconsin $62,811 Vermont $62,670

Texas $62,281 Maine $62,255 Arizona $62,217 Ohio $62,172 Georgia $61,585 Indiana $61,291 Wyoming $61,234 Utah $61,144

Iowa $61,106 Kansas $60,799 Louisiana $60,710 North Carolina $60,678 Missouri $60,665 Florida $60,416 Montana $60,282 Nebraska $60,154

Kentucky $60,084 South Carolina $59,829 Tennessee $59,669 Idaho $59,605 New Mexico $59,139 Oklahoma $59,037 Alabama $58,660 South Dakota $58,028

Arkansas $57,683 West Virginia $57,498 Mississippi $56,943

Top Paying Cities for Cable Installers

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:

Lincoln: $66,923
Little Creek: $66,303
Magnolia: $66,578

Lincoln, DE $66,923 Little Creek, DE $66,303 Magnolia, DE $66,578 Milford, DE $66,923 Marydel, DE $66,054 Millsboro, DE $66,923 Millville, DE $67,370 Milton, DE $66,923

Nassau, DE $66,923 Ocean View, DE $67,370 Rehoboth Beach, DE $67,370 Seaford, DE $66,220 Selbyville, DE $67,370 Smyrna, DE $65,978 Viola, DE $66,578 Woodside, DE $66,386

Bear, DE $65,492 Newark, DE $65,518 Claymont, DE $65,569 Delaware City, DE $65,518 Hockessin, DE $65,569 Kirkwood, DE $65,518 Middletown, DE $65,844 Montchanin, DE $65,569

New Castle, DE $65,569 Odessa, DE $65,933 Port Penn, DE $65,339 Rockland, DE $65,569 Saint Georges, DE $65,518 Townsend, DE $65,837 Winterthur, DE $65,569 Lewes, DE $66,923

Wilmington, DE $65,569 Dover, DE $66,271 Dover Afb, DE $66,425 Bethany Beach, DE $67,370 Bethel, DE $66,220 Bridgeville, DE $66,923 Camden Wyoming, DE $66,342 Cheswold, DE $66,118

Clayton, DE $65,952 Dagsboro, DE $67,370 Delmar, DE $66,220 Ellendale, DE $66,923 Felton, DE $66,923 Fenwick Island, DE $67,370 Frankford, DE $67,370 Frederica, DE $66,923

Georgetown, DE $66,923 Greenwood, DE $66,923 Harbeson, DE $66,923 Harrington, DE $66,923 Hartly, DE $65,920 Houston, DE $66,923 Kenton, DE $65,952 Laurel, DE $66,220

Yorklyn, DE $65,569

Cable Installer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Cable Installer'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 January 01, 2026

$58,289

Average $64,662/year

$73,144

$4,857

Average $5,389/month

$6,095

$1,121

Average $1,244/week

$1,407

$28

Average $31/hour

$35

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$73,144	$6,095	$1,407	$35
Average	$64,662	$5,389	$1,244	$31
25th Percentile	$58,289	$4,857	$1,121	$28

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