What are the main factors that influence a Cable Engineer's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change a Cable Engineer's salary?

A Cable Engineer's salary grows with experience: starting around $73,099 for beginners, reaching about $75,430 at mid-level, and approach $80,290 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Cable Engineer?

Cable Engineer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Cable Engineer roles are District of Columbia $83,228, California $82,913, Massachusetts $81,808. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Cable Engineer roles make?

Salaries for Cable Engineer level roles vary by specialization: Cable Design Engineer: $108,628; Cable Contractor: $72,103; Cable Splicer: $71,409; Cable Contractors: $70,154; Cable Assembler: $65,055.

Cable Engineer Salary in Delaware

How much does a Cable Engineer make in Delaware?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Cable Engineer in Delaware is $76,125 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $37.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $94,164
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $68,966 to $85,567
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $62,448

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Cable Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$85,567	$7,131	$1,646	$41
Average	$76,125	$6,344	$1,464	$37
25th Percentile	$68,966	$5,747	$1,326	$33

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Key Factors That Influence Cable Engineer Salaries

A Cable Engineer'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 Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Cable Engineer'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): $73,099
Early Career (1-2 years): $73,311
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $75,430
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $78,902
Expert (over 8 years): $80,290

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Cable Engineer	$73,099
Intermediate Level Cable Engineer	$73,311
Senior Level Cable Engineer	$75,430
Specialist Level Cable Engineer	$78,902
Expert Level Cable Engineer	$80,290

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How Do Cable Engineer 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 Engineers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $83,228.
California: $82,913.
Massachusetts: $81,808.

District of Columbia $83,228 California $82,913 Massachusetts $81,808 Washington $81,507 New Jersey $81,477 Alaska $81,372 Connecticut $80,334 New York $79,913

Hawaii $78,568 Rhode Island $77,936 Maryland $77,508 Minnesota $76,921 Colorado $76,696 Illinois $76,621 Oregon $76,335 Delaware $76,125

New Hampshire $75,992 Virginia $75,696 Pennsylvania $74,832 Nevada $74,396 North Dakota $74,253 Michigan $74,027 Wisconsin $73,945 Vermont $73,779

Texas $73,321 Maine $73,291 Arizona $73,246 Ohio $73,193 Georgia $72,501 Indiana $72,156 Wyoming $72,088 Utah $71,983

Iowa $71,938 Kansas $71,577 Louisiana $71,472 North Carolina $71,434 Missouri $71,419 Florida $71,126 Montana $70,968 Nebraska $70,818

Kentucky $70,735 South Carolina $70,434 Tennessee $70,246 Idaho $70,171 New Mexico $69,622 Oklahoma $69,502 Alabama $69,059 South Dakota $68,314

Arkansas $67,909 West Virginia $67,691 Mississippi $67,037

Top Paying Cities for Cable Engineers

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:

Lincoln: $78,786
Little Creek: $78,057
Magnolia: $78,380

Lincoln, DE $78,786 Little Creek, DE $78,057 Magnolia, DE $78,380 Milford, DE $78,786 Marydel, DE $77,763 Millsboro, DE $78,786 Millville, DE $79,312 Milton, DE $78,786

Nassau, DE $78,786 Ocean View, DE $79,312 Rehoboth Beach, DE $79,312 Seaford, DE $77,959 Selbyville, DE $79,312 Smyrna, DE $77,673 Viola, DE $78,380 Woodside, DE $78,154

Bear, DE $77,102 Newark, DE $77,132 Claymont, DE $77,192 Delaware City, DE $77,132 Hockessin, DE $77,192 Kirkwood, DE $77,132 Middletown, DE $77,515 Montchanin, DE $77,192

New Castle, DE $77,192 Odessa, DE $77,621 Port Penn, DE $76,921 Rockland, DE $77,192 Saint Georges, DE $77,132 Townsend, DE $77,508 Winterthur, DE $77,192 Lewes, DE $78,786

Wilmington, DE $77,192 Dover, DE $78,019 Dover Afb, DE $78,199 Bethany Beach, DE $79,312 Bethel, DE $77,959 Bridgeville, DE $78,786 Camden Wyoming, DE $78,102 Cheswold, DE $77,839

Clayton, DE $77,643 Dagsboro, DE $79,312 Delmar, DE $77,959 Ellendale, DE $78,786 Felton, DE $78,786 Fenwick Island, DE $79,312 Frankford, DE $79,312 Frederica, DE $78,786

Georgetown, DE $78,786 Greenwood, DE $78,786 Harbeson, DE $78,786 Harrington, DE $78,786 Hartly, DE $77,606 Houston, DE $78,786 Kenton, DE $77,643 Laurel, DE $77,959

Yorklyn, DE $77,192

Cable Engineer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Cable Engineer'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 January 01, 2026

$68,966

Average $76,125/year

$85,567

$5,747

Average $6,344/month

$7,131

$1,326

Average $1,464/week

$1,646

$33

Average $37/hour

$41

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$85,567	$7,131	$1,646	$41
Average	$76,125	$6,344	$1,464	$37
25th Percentile	$68,966	$5,747	$1,326	$33

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