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: a Telecommunications Technician I (0-1 years)earns $61,631, a Cable Engineer (1-3 years)earns $77,286, a Telecommunications Technician III (3-5 years)earns $91,134, a Telecommunications Supervisor I (5+ years)earns $87,156, a Telecommunications Supervisor II (5+ years)earns $121,217,

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 $83,293, California $82,977, Massachusetts $81,872. 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: $108,637; Cable Contractor: $72,159; Cable Splicer: $71,446; Cable Contractors: $70,209; Cable Assembler: $65,090.

Cable Engineer Salary in Rhode Island

How much does a Cable Engineer make in Rhode Island?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for a Cable Engineer in Rhode Island is $77,997 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): $96,468
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $70,662 to $87,665
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $63,984

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Cable Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$87,665	$7,305	$1,686	$42
Average	$77,997	$6,500	$1,500	$37
25th Percentile	$70,662	$5,889	$1,359	$34

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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): $61,631
Early Career (1-2 years): $77,286
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $91,134
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $87,156
Expert (over 8 years): $121,217

Levels	Salary
Telecommu... Level Cable Engineer	$61,631
Cable Eng... Level Cable Engineer	$77,286
Telecommu... Level Cable Engineer	$91,134
Telecommu... Level Cable Engineer	$87,156
Telecommu... Level Cable Engineer	$121,217

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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: $83,293.
California: $82,977.
Massachusetts: $81,872.

District of Columbia $83,293 California $82,977 Massachusetts $81,872 Washington $81,571 New Jersey $81,540 Alaska $81,435 Connecticut $80,397 New York $79,976

Hawaii $78,629 Rhode Island $77,997 Maryland $77,568 Minnesota $76,982 Colorado $76,756 Illinois $76,681 Oregon $76,395 Delaware $76,184

New Hampshire $76,052 Virginia $75,755 Pennsylvania $74,890 Nevada $74,454 North Dakota $74,311 Michigan $74,085 Wisconsin $74,003 Vermont $73,837

Texas $73,378 Maine $73,348 Arizona $73,303 Ohio $73,250 Georgia $72,558 Indiana $72,212 Wyoming $72,144 Utah $72,039

Iowa $71,994 Kansas $71,633 Louisiana $71,528 North Carolina $71,490 Missouri $71,475 Florida $71,181 Montana $71,024 Nebraska $70,873

Kentucky $70,790 South Carolina $70,489 Tennessee $70,301 Idaho $70,226 New Mexico $69,677 Oklahoma $69,557 Alabama $69,113 South Dakota $68,368

Arkansas $67,962 West Virginia $67,744 Mississippi $67,089

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:

Adamsville: $79,276
Albion: $77,960
Ashaway: $79,577

Adamsville, RI $79,276 Albion, RI $77,960 Ashaway, RI $79,577 Barrington, RI $77,960 Block Island, RI $79,163 Bradford, RI $79,524 Bristol, RI $77,884 Carolina, RI $78,877

Charlestown, RI $78,960 Chepachet, RI $77,809 Clayville, RI $77,884 Coventry, RI $77,809 West Greenwich, RI $77,756 East Greenwich, RI $77,862 Exeter, RI $79,524 Fiskeville, RI $77,960

Forestdale, RI $77,884 Foster, RI $77,756 Glendale, RI $77,756 Greene, RI $78,629 Greenville, RI $77,960 Harmony, RI $77,937 Harrisville, RI $77,809 Hope, RI $77,960

Hope Valley, RI $79,577 Hopkinton, RI $79,600 Jamestown, RI $78,802 Kenyon, RI $79,502 Little Compton, RI $79,246 Manville, RI $77,960 Mapleville, RI $77,756 Newport, RI $78,817

Middletown, RI $79,148 North Kingstown, RI $77,734 North Scituate, RI $77,937 Oakland, RI $77,832 Pascoag, RI $77,787 Pawtucket, RI $77,960 Central Falls, RI $77,960 Cumberland, RI $77,960

Lincoln, RI $77,960 Portsmouth, RI $78,501 Prudence Island, RI $77,809 Rockville, RI $79,600 Saunderstown, RI $78,847 Shannock, RI $79,479 Slatersville, RI $77,884 Slocum, RI $78,847

Tiverton, RI $79,299 Wakefield, RI $78,765 Kingston, RI $78,780 Narragansett, RI $78,795 Peace Dale, RI $78,765 Warren, RI $77,937 Warwick, RI $77,960 Westerly, RI $79,622

West Kingston, RI $78,825 West Warwick, RI $77,960 Wood River Junction, RI $79,524 Woonsocket, RI $77,884 North Smithfield, RI $77,937 Wyoming, RI $79,502 Providence, RI $77,960 Cranston, RI $77,960

North Providence, RI $77,960 East Providence, RI $77,960 Riverside, RI $77,960 Rumford, RI $77,960 Smithfield, RI $77,960 Johnston, RI $77,960

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.

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$70,662

Average $77,997/year

$87,665

$5,889

Average $6,500/month

$7,305

$1,359

Average $1,500/week

$1,686

$34

Average $37/hour

$42

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$87,665	$7,305	$1,686	$42
Average	$77,997	$6,500	$1,500	$37
25th Percentile	$70,662	$5,889	$1,359	$34

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