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What is a dish network installer and how to become one

Updated January 8, 2025
3 min read
There is more than meets the eye when it comes to being a dish network installer. For example, did you know that they make an average of $19.9 an hour? That's $41,387 a year! Between 2018 and 2028, the career is expected to grow 10% and produce 12,100 job opportunities across the U.S.
ScoreDish Network InstallerUS Average
Salary
3.2

Avg. Salary $41,387

Avg. Salary $59,228

Stability level
2.9

Growth rate 10%

Growth rate 0.3%

Diversity
7.9
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 0.81%

Asian 4.15%

Black or African American 8.41%

Hispanic or Latino 25.70%

Unknown 6.18%

White 54.75%

Gender

female 10.99%

male 89.01%

Age - 41
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 - 41
Stress level
2.9

Stress level is moderate

7.1 - high

Complexity level
5.3

Complexity level is intermediate

7 - challenging

Work life balance
7.9

Work life balance is good

6.4 - fair

Dish network installer career paths

Key steps to become a dish network installer

  1. Explore dish network installer education requirements

    Most common dish network installer degrees

    High School Diploma

    35.8 %

    Associate

    32.1 %

    Bachelor's

    17.9 %
  2. Start to develop specific dish network installer skills

    SkillsPercentages
    Customer Service35.39%
    Installation Process13.49%
    RAN9.44%
    Customer Homes8.49%
    Customer Satisfaction7.95%
  3. Complete relevant dish network installer training and internships

    Accountants spend an average of 3-6 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New dish network installers 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 dish network installer based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real dish network installer resumes.
  4. Research dish network installer duties and responsibilities

    • Manage telecommunications, data and CCTV equipment.
    • Supervise equipment operators conducting a variety of specialize duties associate with the collection and processing of telecommunication and digital signals.
    • Install Directway (HughesNet) satellite for residential and commercial customers for high speed internet access.
  5. Apply for dish network installer jobs

    Now it's time to start searching for a dish network installer 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 dish network installer salary

The average dish network installer salary in the United States is $41,387 per year or $20 per hour. Dish network installer salaries range between $33,000 and $51,000 per year.

Average dish network installer salary
$41,387 Yearly
$19.90 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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