As of September 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Cable Technician in Columbia, SC is $57,280, equivalent to $28 per hour, $1,102 weekly, or $4,773 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Cable Technician in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Cable Technician in Columbia, SC vary widely, spanning from $46,523 to $71,515. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($51,650) and 75th percentile ($64,731), while top earners (90th percentile) make $71,515 per year. This $13,081 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Customer Service or Hydraulics, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Columbia Cable Technician often earn 1.4% lower than national averages. However, Columbia currently ranks 674 statewide for Cable Technician job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

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 $46,523 Columbia, SC September 01, 2026
25th Percentile Cable Technician Salary $51,650 Columbia, SC September 01, 2026
50th Percentile Cable Technician Salary $57,280 Columbia, SC September 01, 2026
75th Percentile Cable Technician Salary $64,731 Columbia, SC September 01, 2026
90th Percentile Cable Technician Salary $71,515 Columbia, SC September 01, 2026
25% $51,650 10% $46,523 90% $71,515 75% $64,731 $57,280 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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    Cable Technician

    1 - 3 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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    Senior Telecommunications Installation Technician

    3 - 5 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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About Columbia, South Carolina    One of Columbia's more prominent geographical features is its fall line, the boundary between the upland Piedmont region and the Atlantic Coastal Plai....More

Columbia, South Carolina  area prices were up 1.5% from a year ago

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