How much does a Cable Technician make?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Cable Technician in the United States is $63,332. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $56,282 to $75,612, with most professionals earning between $49,864 and $86,792.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Cable Technician Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Cable Technician Salary $49,864 US March 01, 2025
25th Percentile Cable Technician Salary $56,282 US March 01, 2025
50th Percentile Cable Technician Salary $63,332 US March 01, 2025
75th Percentile Cable Technician Salary $75,612 US March 01, 2025
90th Percentile Cable Technician Salary $86,792 US March 01, 2025
25% $56,282 10% $49,864 90% $86,792 75% $75,612 $63,332 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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Cable Technician

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  1. This Job:

    Cable Technician

    1 - 3 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

  2. Up a level:

    Installation & Maintenance Technician, Sr.

    3 - 5 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Cable Technician in the United States. The base salary for Cable Technician ranges from $56,282 to $75,612 with the average base salary of $63,332. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $59,198 to $77,078 with the average total cash compensation of $64,084.

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