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How much do cable manager jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 26, 2026, the average yearly pay for cable manager in Detroit, MI is $60,735.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $43,600.00 and $68,300.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a cable manager?

Cable Managers are professionals responsible for organizing, installing, and maintaining cable systems, such as those for telecommunications, electrical power, or data networking. They ensure cables are properly routed, labeled, and secured to prevent hazards and maintain system efficiency. Cable Managers may also oversee teams, manage cable inventories, and coordinate with other departments to support infrastructure needs. Their work is crucial in both new construction and routine maintenance to ensure reliable cable operations.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a cable manager, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Cable Manager, you need expertise in cable installation, network infrastructure, project management, and typically a background in electrical engineering or a related field. Familiarity with tools like cable testing equipment, CAD software, and industry certifications such as BICSI or OSHA are commonly required. Strong leadership, problem-solving abilities, and effective communication help manage teams and coordinate with clients and contractors. These skills ensure safe, efficient cable systems installation and maintenance, minimizing downtime and meeting project specifications.

What are the typical challenges faced by a cable manager when overseeing large-scale installation projects?

Cable Managers often encounter challenges such as coordinating multiple teams, ensuring strict adherence to safety standards, and managing project timelines in dynamic environments. They must balance technical requirements with logistical constraints, often troubleshooting unexpected issues like supply shortages or site access delays. Effective communication with contractors, engineers, and clients is essential to keep projects on track and maintain quality standards.

What is the difference between Cable Manager vs Network Technician?

AspectCable ManagerNetwork Technician
CertificationsCable installation, safety, and industry-specific certificationsNetwork+, CompTIA certifications, Cisco certifications
Work EnvironmentData centers, commercial buildings, telecom facilitiesData centers, offices, telecommunications environments
Job FocusManaging cable infrastructure, organizing cabling systemsInstalling, troubleshooting, and maintaining network hardware and software

While both roles work within network infrastructure, a Cable Manager primarily oversees cable organization and installation, ensuring efficient cabling systems. In contrast, a Network Technician focuses on installing, troubleshooting, and maintaining network hardware and software. Both roles require technical certifications and often work in similar environments, but their core responsibilities differ significantly.

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Low Voltage Cable Technician (Experienced)

Dearborn, MI • On-site

Competitive Network Management LLC
IT Services • 11 - 50 employees
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$18 - $21/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life

Re-posted 8 days ago

Job description

General Overview:

Competitive Network Management (CNM) is currently seeking 2+ technicians to fill full-time employment spots within our company. The Low Voltage Cable Technician is an employee often out in the field working on a jobsite with CNM clients. The work performed is often pulling low voltage cable for commercial construction sites or office buildings. Technicians should have access to their own tools for the job, some accessories and parts are available through the company.

Job Description:

The Low Voltage Cable Technician position is a full-time 32 hour salary position working up to 40 hours a week (After 90-day review), the trial period will be 90 days as an hourly full-time employee. Standard working hours are 9:00 AM through 5:00 PM, unless being dispatched to a job with an earlier/later start time. It is expected that the technician be on-time to any assigned job site for their days’ work.

Job Requirements & Responsibilities:

  • This position is expected to be available for travel.
  • Learn and follow CNM processes for time & materials entry.
  • Work with CNM systems such as ConnectWise for logging services and filing time & expenses.
  • Learn and understand services and hardware sold as well as installation processes.
  • Support our team in doing a variety of tasks including pulling and termination of copper cable for data and telecom, fiber optic cabling and termination, installation of surface-mounted cable management, sleeves, data racks, security cameras, as well as a variety of wireless devices.
  • Perform installation and service of low voltage category cabling, fiber optic, communications cabling, communication equipment and other various low voltage related systems such as Category 3, Category 5, Enhanced Category 5, Category 6, and Fiber Optic Structured Cable Distribution Systems.
  • Evaluate, diagnose, troubleshoot cabling infrastructure systems, and perform repairs when needed.
  • Perform upgrades and additions to cabling infrastructure systems to increase functionality and usability.
  • Reading specifications and plans to estimate and help with project costing.
  • Learn proper techniques for pulling copper and fiber optic cabling.
  • Terminating data, telecom, and fiber optic cables.
  • Using a bucket truck, scissor lift, or other boom equipment.
  • Must be able to safely lift 50 pounds.
  • Ability to work independently or with a group on the job site and manage a small crew when necessary.
  • Rodding and fishing both underground and above-ground conduit.
  • Ability to work in a variety of settings, on ladders, lifts, roofs, indoors or out.

Additional Benefits:

Short & Long Term Disability Insurances, Paid Time Off (Vacation Time), Mileage Reimbursement, and Ten (10) Company Holidays a year. Most insurances are covered by the company 100% except Medical which is covered at 50% for an individual plan (Family Plans are out of pocket after the rate covered by CNM).

Company Description

Everything IT is our motto, we work to make sure all solutions provided are cost effective and implemented with our customer's success in mind. While we primarily focus on the state of Michigan, we have sub-contracted or visited sites around the USA in nearly all 50 states. There is potential for travel with our company be it for surveys, supervising sites, conferences or other business events.