Cable Maintenance Technician Salary in the United States

How much does a Cable Maintenance Technician make in the United States?

As of May 01, 2026, the average salary for a Cable Maintenance Technician in the United States is $46,366 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $22.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $53,963
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $41,885 to $50,343
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $37,805
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View as table View as graph 25% $41,885 10% $37,805 90% $53,963 75% $50,343 $46,366 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click

Cable Maintenance Technician Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $50,343 $4,195 $968 $24
Average $46,366 $3,864 $892 $22
25th Percentile $41,885 $3,490 $805 $20
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Key Factors That Influence Cable Maintenance Technician Salaries

A Cable Maintenance Technician'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 Maintenance Technician Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Cable Maintenance Technician'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): $46,678
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $53,936
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $74,353
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $112,214
  • Expert (over 8 years): $146,486
Levels Salary
Cable Mai... Level Cable Maintenance Technician$46,678
Medical S... Level Cable Maintenance Technician$53,936
Medical S... Level Cable Maintenance Technician$74,353
Medical S... Level Cable Maintenance Technician$112,214
Medical S... Level Cable Maintenance Technician$146,486
$46,678 0 yr
$53,936 < 2 yrs
$74,353 2-4 yrs
$112,214 5-8 yrs
$146,486 > 8 yrs
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How Do Cable Maintenance Technician 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 Maintenance Technicians. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $51,337.
  • California: $51,142.
  • Massachusetts: $50,461.

Top Paying Cities for Cable Maintenance Technicians

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: $58,482
  • San Francisco: $57,842
  • Oakland: $56,623

What Skills Can Increase a Cable Maintenance Technician's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Scheduling (Mentioned in 9.54% Job Postings): Scheduling is the process of arranging, controlling and optimizing work and workloads in a production process or manufacturing process.
  • Front Office (Mentioned in 3.7% Job Postings): The front office represents the customer-facing division of a firm. For example, customer service, sales, and industry experts who provide advisory services are considered part of a firm's front office operations.
  • Credit Card (Mentioned in 1.79% Job Postings): A credit card is a type of credit facility, provided by banks that allow customers to borrow funds within a pre-approved credit limit.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Scheduling 9.54%
Front Office 3.7%
Credit Card 1.79%
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 Maintenance Technician's salary.
  • Flexibility: Can increase your salary by up to 9%.
  • Verbal Communication: Can increase your salary by up to 6%.
  • Consulting: Can increase your salary by up to 4%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Flexibility
$50,539
9%
Verbal Communication
$49,148
6%
Consulting
$48,221
4%
Leadership
$48,221
4%
Coordination
$46,830
1%
Credit Card
$46,830
1%
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Cable Maintenance Technician Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Cable Maintenance Technician'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 May 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Cable Maintenance Technician

Salaries for a Cable Maintenance Technician can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $49,852 in 2023 to around $48,875 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Cable Maintenance Technician salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Cable Maintenance Technician Over Time

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$49,402
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