As of July 01, 2026, the average hourly pay of Cable Contractors in the United States is $34. While Salary.com is seeing that the highest pay for Cable Contractors in the US can go up to $42 and the lowest down to $28, but most earn between $31 and $38. Salary.com shows the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Cable Contractors in the United States.
| Percentile | Hourly Pay Rate | Location | Last Updated |
| 10th Percentile Cable Contractors Salary | $28 | US | July 01, 2026 |
| 25th Percentile Cable Contractors Salary | $31 | US | July 01, 2026 |
| 50th Percentile Cable Contractors Salary | $34 | US | July 01, 2026 |
| 75th Percentile Cable Contractors Salary | $38 | US | July 01, 2026 |
| 90th Percentile Cable Contractors Salary | $42 | US | July 01, 2026 |
An electrical contractor is a business person or firm that performs specialized construction work related to the design, installation, and maintenance of electrical systems. An electrical contractor is different from an electrician; an electrician is an individual tradesman and an electrical contractor is a business person or company that employs electricians. Both usually hold licenses and insurances to properly and safely operate a business, protecting the employees and home owners/business owners from insurance liabilities. These requirements vary from state to state. Electricians may work...
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0 - 1 years experience
Associate's Degree
1 - 3 years experience
Associate's Degree
3 - 5 years experience
Associate's Degree
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Core compensation
Includes base and short-term incentives
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