Cable Operator Salary
$21.5K - $24K
15% of jobs
$24K - $26.5K
3% of jobs
$26.5K - $29K
0% of jobs
$31.1K is the 25th percentile. Wages below this are outliers.
$29K - $31.5K
8% of jobs
$31.5K - $34K
3% of jobs
$34K - $36.5K
7% of jobs
The median wage is $38.2K / yr.
$36.5K - $39K
20% of jobs
$39K - $41.5K
17% of jobs
$41.8K is the 75th percentile. Wages above this are outliers.
$41.5K - $44K
10% of jobs
$44K - $46.5K
9% of jobs
$46.5K - $49K
7% of jobs
$21.5K
$38.5K
$49K
$37,240
/year
$17.90
/hour
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How much does a Cable Operator make?
As of Jul 16, 2026, the average annual pay for a Cable Operator in the United States is $37,240 a year.
Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $17.90 an hour. This is the equivalent of $716/week or $3,103/month.
While ZipRecruiter is seeing annual salaries as high as $49,000 and as low as $21,500, the majority of Cable Operator salaries currently range between $31,000 (25th percentile) to $43,000 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $47,500 annually across the United States. The average pay range for a Cable Operator varies greatly (by as much as 12000), which suggests there may be many opportunities for advancement and increased pay based on skill level, location and years of experience.
A Cable Operator in your area makes on average $0 per year, or $37,240 (100.000%) less than the national average annual salary of $37,240. Ohio ranks number 32 out of 50 states nationwide for Cable Operator salaries.
To estimate the most accurate annual salary range for Cable Operator 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 Operator Jobs
We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for a Cable Operator job is above the national average. Topping the list is Green River, WY, , with San Mateo, CA, and Santa Clara, CA, close behind in the second and third positions. Santa Clara, CA, beats the national average by $5,043 (13.5%), and Green River, WY, furthers that trend with another $7,394 (19.9%) above the $37,240 average.
With these 10 cities having average salaries higher than the national average, the opportunities for economic advancement by changing locations as a Cable Operator appears to be exceedingly fruitful.
Finally, another factor to consider is the average salary for these top 10 cities varies very little at 8% between Green River, WY, and Kentville, NS, , 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 Operator role.
City | Annual Salary | Hourly Wage |
|---|---|---|
Green River, WY | $44,634 | $21.46 |
San Mateo, CA | $42,923 | $20.64 |
Santa Clara, CA | $42,283 | $20.33 |
Fremont, CA | $42,158 | $20.27 |
Daly City, CA | $41,802 | $20.10 |
Berkeley, CA | $41,597 | $20.00 |
San Jose, CA | $41,564 | $19.98 |
Santa Rosa, CA | $41,459 | $19.93 |
Livermore, CA | $41,381 | $19.89 |
Kentville, NS | $41,029 | $19.73 |
What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Cable Operator Jobs in the U.S.
We found a few related jobs that pay more than jobs in the Cable Operator category.
For example Telecom Network Engineer jobs pay as much as $65,165 (175.0%) more than the average Cable Operator salary of $37,240. If you're qualified, finding work as a Telecom Network Engineer may help you make more money than that of the average Cable Operator position.
Job Title | Annual Salary | Hourly Wage |
|---|---|---|
Telecom Network Engineer | $102,405 | $49.23 |
Telecommunications Engineer | $100,702 | $48.41 |
Telecommunications Specialist | $79,470 | $38.21 |
Coordinator Fiber Optic | $53,336 | $25.64 |
Telecommunication | $44,000 | $21.15 |
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ZipRecruiter salary estimates, histograms, trends and comparisons are derived from both employer job postings and third party data sources.
