What are the top 10 cities with the highest pay for Cable Installer?

We've identified 10 cities in the United States where Cable Installer jobs typically pay above the area average. Topping the list is Andrews, MD (27.4% above average), followed by Stanford, MT and Denton, MT. City Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage Andrews, MD $61,860 $5,155 $1,189 $29.74 Stanford, MT $61,247 $5,103 $1,177 $29.45 Denton, MT $60,721 $5,060 $1,167 $29.19 Hobson, MT $60,527 $5,043 $1,163 $29.10 Moccasin, MT $60,527 $5,043 $1,163 $29.10 Nome, AK $60,224 $5,018 $1,158 $28.95 Berkeley, CA $59,444 $4,953 $1,143 $28.58 Lone Oak, TX $59,298 $4,941 $1,140 $28.51 Sitka, AK $58,485 $4,873 $1,124 $28.12 San Jose, CA $57,479 $4,789 $1,105 $27.63

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Q: How much does a Cable Installer make?

The average annual pay for a cable installer in the United States is $48,548 a year — that works out to approximately $23.34 an hour. The middle 80% of Cable Installers earn between $34,000 (10th percentile) and $67,000 (90th percentile) per year, depending on experience and employer.

Q: What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Cable Installer Jobs in the United States?

We found several jobs related to Cable Installer in the United States that pay more on average. Topping the list is Election Law at $74,844 (154.2%) above Cable Installer. Job Title Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage Election Law $123,392 $10,282 $2,372 $59.32 Eia $59,998 $4,999 $1,153 $28.85 Cctv Installer $51,468 $4,289 $989 $24.74 Data Cable Installer $48,548 $4,045 $933 $23.34 Cable $46,182 $3,848 $888 $22.20

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Cable Installer Salary Comparison by Location

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$48,548

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$46,892

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How much does a Cable Installer make?

As of Aug 10, 2026, the average annual pay for a Cable Installer in the United States is $48,548 a year.

Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $23.34 an hour. This is the equivalent of $933/week or $4,045/month.

While ZipRecruiter is seeing annual salaries as high as $84,000 and as low as $29,500, the majority of Cable Installer salaries currently range between $37,500 (25th percentile) to $54,500 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $67,000 annually across the United States. The average pay range for a Cable Installer varies greatly (by as much as 17000), which suggests there may be many opportunities for advancement and increased pay based on skill level, location and years of experience.

A Cable Installer in your area makes on average $46,892 per year, or $1,656 (3.411%) less than the national average annual salary of $48,548. Ohio ranks number 30 out of 50 states nationwide for Cable Installer salaries.

To estimate the most accurate annual salary range for Cable Installer jobs, ZipRecruiter continuously scans its database of millions of active jobs published locally throughout America.

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What are Top 10 Highest Paying Cities for Cable Installer Jobs

We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for a Cable Installer job is above the national average. Topping the list is Andrews, MD, , with Stanford, MT, and Denton, MT, close behind in the second and third positions. Denton, MT, beats the national average by $12,173 (25.1%), and Andrews, MD, furthers that trend with another $13,312 (27.4%) above the $48,548 average.

With these 10 cities having average salaries higher than the national average, the opportunities for economic advancement by changing locations as a Cable Installer appears to be exceedingly fruitful.

Finally, another factor to consider is the average salary for these top 10 cities varies very little at 7% between Andrews, MD, and San Jose, CA, , reinforcing the limited potential for much wage advancement. The possibility of a lower cost of living may be the best factor to use when considering location and salary for a Cable Installer role.

City	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
Andrews, MD	$61,860	$5,155	$1,189	$29.74
Stanford, MT	$61,247	$5,103	$1,177	$29.45
Denton, MT	$60,721	$5,060	$1,167	$29.19
Hobson, MT	$60,527	$5,043	$1,163	$29.10
Moccasin, MT	$60,527	$5,043	$1,163	$29.10
Nome, AK	$60,224	$5,018	$1,158	$28.95
Berkeley, CA	$59,444	$4,953	$1,143	$28.58
Lone Oak, TX	$59,298	$4,941	$1,140	$28.51
Sitka, AK	$58,485	$4,873	$1,124	$28.12
San Jose, CA	$57,479	$4,789	$1,105	$27.63

What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Cable Installer Jobs in the U.S.

We found a few related jobs that pay more than jobs in the Cable Installer category.

For example Election Law jobs pay as much as $74,844 (154.2%) more than the average Cable Installer salary of $48,548. If you're qualified, finding work as a Election Law may help you make more money than that of the average Cable Installer position.

Job Title	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
Election Law	$123,392	$10,282	$2,372	$59.32
Eia	$59,998	$4,999	$1,153	$28.85
Cctv Installer	$51,468	$4,289	$989	$24.74
Data Cable Installer	$48,548	$4,045	$933	$23.34
Cable	$46,182	$3,848	$888	$22.20

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Infographic detailing Cable Installer salary across the United States as of August 2026. Displays a bar chart with salary percentiles, a national average salary of $48,548 per year or $23.34 an hour, and a color-coded map showing state-by-state salary variations.

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