What are the main factors that influence a Fiber Optic 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 Fiber Optic cable installer's salary?

A Fiber Optic cable installer's salary grows with experience: a Customer Retention Representative I (0-1 years)earns $38,561, a Customer Retention Representative II (1-3 years)earns $43,615, a Fiber Optic cable installer (3-5 years)earns $50,579, a Customer Retention Supervisor (5+ years)earns $67,388, a Customer Retention Manager (5+ years)earns $96,295,

What are the highest paying states for a Fiber Optic cable installer?

Fiber Optic cable installer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Fiber Optic cable installer roles are District of Columbia $55,024, California $54,815, Massachusetts $54,085. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Fiber Optic cable installer roles make?

Salaries for Fiber Optic cable installer level roles vary by specialization: Fiber Optic Cable Placement Construction Manager: $145,605; Fiber Optic Sales: $113,199; Fiber Optic Installation Supervisor: $91,047; Fiber Optic Lineman: $83,399; Fiber Optic Engineer: $79,367.

Fiber Optic cable installer Salary in Rhode Island

How much does a Fiber Optic cable installer make in Rhode Island?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for a Fiber Optic cable installer in Rhode Island is $51,525 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $25.

However, a Fiber Optic cable installer's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $60,205
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $46,847 to $56,068
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $42,587

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Fiber Optic cable installer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$56,068	$4,672	$1,078	$27
Average	$51,525	$4,294	$991	$25
25th Percentile	$46,847	$3,904	$901	$23

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Key Factors That Influence Fiber Optic cable installer Salaries

A Fiber Optic 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 Fiber Optic cable installer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Fiber Optic 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): $38,561
Early Career (1-2 years): $43,615
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $50,579
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $67,388
Expert (over 8 years): $96,295

Levels	Salary
Customer ... Level Fiber Optic cable installer	$38,561
Customer ... Level Fiber Optic cable installer	$43,615
Fiber Opt... Level Fiber Optic cable installer	$50,579
Customer ... Level Fiber Optic cable installer	$67,388
Customer ... Level Fiber Optic cable installer	$96,295

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How Do Fiber Optic 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 Fiber Optic cable installers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $55,024.
California: $54,815.
Massachusetts: $54,085.

District of Columbia $55,024 California $54,815 Massachusetts $54,085 Washington $53,886 New Jersey $53,866 Alaska $53,796 Connecticut $53,111 New York $52,832

Hawaii $51,943 Rhode Island $51,525 Maryland $51,242 Minnesota $50,854 Colorado $50,705 Illinois $50,656 Oregon $50,467 Delaware $50,328

New Hampshire $50,240 Virginia $50,044 Pennsylvania $49,473 Nevada $49,185 North Dakota $49,090 Michigan $48,941 Wisconsin $48,886 Vermont $48,777

Texas $48,474 Maine $48,454 Arizona $48,424 Ohio $48,389 Georgia $47,932 Indiana $47,704 Wyoming $47,659 Utah $47,589

Iowa $47,559 Kansas $47,321 Louisiana $47,251 North Carolina $47,226 Missouri $47,217 Florida $47,023 Montana $46,918 Nebraska $46,819

Kentucky $46,764 South Carolina $46,566 Tennessee $46,441 Idaho $46,392 New Mexico $46,029 Oklahoma $45,949 Alabama $45,656 South Dakota $45,164

Arkansas $44,896 West Virginia $44,752 Mississippi $44,319

Top Paying Cities for Fiber Optic 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:

Adamsville: $52,370
Albion: $51,500
Ashaway: $52,569

Adamsville, RI $52,370 Albion, RI $51,500 Ashaway, RI $52,569 Barrington, RI $51,500 Block Island, RI $52,296 Bradford, RI $52,534 Bristol, RI $51,451 Carolina, RI $52,107

Charlestown, RI $52,161 Chepachet, RI $51,401 Clayville, RI $51,451 Coventry, RI $51,401 West Greenwich, RI $51,366 East Greenwich, RI $51,436 Exeter, RI $52,534 Fiskeville, RI $51,500

Forestdale, RI $51,451 Foster, RI $51,366 Glendale, RI $51,366 Greene, RI $51,943 Greenville, RI $51,500 Harmony, RI $51,485 Harrisville, RI $51,401 Hope, RI $51,500

Hope Valley, RI $52,569 Hopkinton, RI $52,584 Jamestown, RI $52,057 Kenyon, RI $52,519 Little Compton, RI $52,350 Manville, RI $51,500 Mapleville, RI $51,366 Newport, RI $52,067

Middletown, RI $52,286 North Kingstown, RI $51,351 North Scituate, RI $51,485 Oakland, RI $51,416 Pascoag, RI $51,386 Pawtucket, RI $51,500 Central Falls, RI $51,500 Cumberland, RI $51,500

Lincoln, RI $51,500 Portsmouth, RI $51,858 Prudence Island, RI $51,401 Rockville, RI $52,584 Saunderstown, RI $52,087 Shannock, RI $52,504 Slatersville, RI $51,451 Slocum, RI $52,087

Tiverton, RI $52,385 Wakefield, RI $52,032 Kingston, RI $52,042 Narragansett, RI $52,052 Peace Dale, RI $52,032 Warren, RI $51,485 Warwick, RI $51,500 Westerly, RI $52,599

West Kingston, RI $52,072 West Warwick, RI $51,500 Wood River Junction, RI $52,534 Woonsocket, RI $51,451 North Smithfield, RI $51,485 Wyoming, RI $52,519 Providence, RI $51,500 Cranston, RI $51,500

North Providence, RI $51,500 East Providence, RI $51,500 Riverside, RI $51,500 Rumford, RI $51,500 Smithfield, RI $51,500 Johnston, RI $51,500

Fiber Optic cable installer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Fiber Optic 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.

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$46,847

Average $51,525/year

$56,068

$3,904

Average $4,294/month

$4,672

$901

Average $991/week

$1,078

$23

Average $25/hour

$27

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$56,068	$4,672	$1,078	$27
Average	$51,525	$4,294	$991	$25
25th Percentile	$46,847	$3,904	$901	$23

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