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What is a cable installer repairer and how to become one

Updated January 8, 2025
2 min read
There is more than meets the eye when it comes to being a cable installer repairer. For example, did you know that they make an average of $21.11 an hour? That's $43,912 a year! Between 2018 and 2028, the career is expected to grow 6% and produce 13,600 job opportunities across the U.S.
ScoreCable Installer RepairerUS Average
Salary
3.4

Avg. Salary $43,912

Avg. Salary $59,228

Stability level
8.6

Growth rate 6%

Growth rate 0.3%

Diversity
6.0
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 1.35%

Asian 1.21%

Black or African American 5.92%

Hispanic or Latino 13.89%

Unknown 2.89%

White 74.74%

Gender

female 9.46%

male 90.54%

Age - 38
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 3.00%

Asian 7.00%

Black or African American 14.00%

Hispanic or Latino 19.00%

White 57.00%

Gender

female 47.00%

male 53.00%

Age - 38
Stress level
8.6

Stress level is very high

7.1 - high

Complexity level
8.9

Complexity level is advanced

7 - challenging

Work life balance
4.7

Work life balance is fair

6.4 - fair

Key steps to become a cable installer repairer

  1. Explore cable installer repairer education requirements

    Most common cable installer repairer degrees

    High School Diploma

    35.3 %

    Bachelor's

    35.3 %

    Associate

    29.4 %
  2. Start to develop specific cable installer repairer skills

    SkillsPercentages
    Fiber Optic72.05%
    TV27.95%
  3. Complete relevant cable installer repairer training and internships

    Accountants spend an average of 4-10 years on post-employment, on-the-job training. New cable installer repairers learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a cable installer repairer based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real cable installer repairer resumes.
  4. Research cable installer repairer duties and responsibilities

    • Develop and lead training programs in preparation for combat.
    • Repair phone and TV cable.
    • Experience with cable TV and TV satellite equipment.
    • Partake in troubleshooting and repair of complicate PCB's and cables.
  5. Apply for cable installer repairer jobs

    Now it's time to start searching for a cable installer repairer job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

    1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
    2. Consult your professional network
    3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
    4. Watch out for job scams

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Average cable installer repairer salary

The average cable installer repairer salary in the United States is $43,912 per year or $21 per hour. Cable installer repairer salaries range between $29,000 and $64,000 per year.

Average cable installer repairer salary
$43,912 Yearly
$21.11 hourly

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Updated January 8, 2025

Zippia Research Team
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The Zippia Research Team has spent countless hours reviewing resumes, job postings, and government data to determine what goes into getting a job in each phase of life. Professional writers and data scientists comprise the Zippia Research Team.

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