Structured Cabling Technician Salary
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Technology Headhunters uses BLS OEWS data to answer this pay question. For Structured Cabling Technician, this guide uses Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers (SOC 49-2022) in the United States. BLS estimates the median wage for that occupation at $63,890 a year, and the middle half of workers earned between $51,830 and $81,690 (BLS OEWS May 2025). BLS does not measure this exact title separately.
Broader occupation
BLS does not report this exact title. The figures shown are for SOC 49-2022, Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers. BLS reports Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers as a broader occupation. It does not separate Structured Cabling Technician, technology stack, seniority, certifications or employer sector. These figures are not a title-specific offer range.
BLS publishes one set of figures for SOC 49-2022. Other titles in our taxonomy map to it and show the same numbers. Percentiles describe all workers in the occupation. They are not experience levels.
| Measure | Per year |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $44,240 |
| 25th percentile | $51,830 |
| Median | $63,890 |
| 75th percentile | $81,690 |
| 90th percentile | $96,730 |
| Mean | $68,500 |
| Measure | Per hour |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $21.27 |
| 25th percentile | $24.92 |
| Median | $30.72 |
| 75th percentile | $39.27 |
| 90th percentile | $46.51 |
| Mean | $32.93 |
Only a cell carrying the source's # marker is displayed as "or more." The May 2025 release notes define that marker as $239,200 a year or $115.00 an hour or greater. This is a lower bound for marked cells, not a universal wage ceiling. Published numeric values, including values above those amounts, are retained unchanged. Suppressed or unavailable cells are not assigned a wage.
BLS estimates 140,920 people work in this occupation nationally.
Target metros
| Metro | Median | P25 to P75 | Employment | LQ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL | $62,230 | $52,480 to $73,810 | 3,810 | 1.49 |
| Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL | $58,460 | $47,380 to $63,350 | 1,890 | 1.44 |
| Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL | $61,950 | $49,080 to $71,470 | 1,330 | 1.04 |
| Raleigh-Cary, NC | $61,570 | $51,790 to $72,860 | 600 | 0.89 |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $75,900 | $58,120 to $95,820 | 5,820 | 0.68 |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $75,900 | $58,120 to $95,820 | 5,820 | 0.68 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | $60,340 | $48,650 to $73,180 | 4,680 | 1.27 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $69,820 | $59,480 to $80,980 | 3,480 | 0.85 |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. SOC 49-2022 Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers, the United States. Released 2026-05-15. The source index links to the release workbooks; it is not a link to an individual wage row. Methodology and mapping notes.
These are published government statistical wage estimates, not observed individual offers or a separate technology-title survey. A broader occupation or proxy is not separate pay data for your job title.
Recruiter's read
Qualitative hiring context. Not BLS data.
The figures describe Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers, not a separately measured Structured Cabling Technician title. Confirm the systems, users and escalation responsibilities this person will own. Write down the work location and attendance policy. Discuss equity and RSUs separately; this guide adds no premium for them.
Questions answered by BLS data
What is the median pay for Structured Cabling Technician?
BLS reports a median of $63,890 a year for SOC 49-2022, Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers, in the United States (May 2025). Half of workers earned less and half earned more.
What is the pay range for Structured Cabling Technician?
10% of workers in this occupation earned less than $44,240. 10% earned more than $96,730.
How many Structured Cabling Technician jobs are there?
BLS estimates 140,920 workers in SOC 49-2022 nationally in May 2025.
Does BLS publish this exact job title?
Not exactly. Structured Cabling Technician is shown using SOC 49-2022, Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers, a broader occupation. BLS reports Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers as a broader occupation. It does not separate Structured Cabling Technician, technology stack, seniority, certifications or employer sector. These figures are not a title-specific offer range.
Which of our target metros reports the highest median for Structured Cabling Technician?
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ , at $75,900 a year (May 2025).
Are percentiles the same as experience levels?
No. The 10th percentile means 10% of workers in this occupation and area earned less than that amount. BLS does not report pay by experience.
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What changed between the published releases?
These are BLS survey estimates for SOC 49-2022, Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers. They are not a projection or a comparison of the same individual workers.
| Reference period | Median |
|---|---|
| May 2024 | $62,630 |
| May 2025 | $63,890 |
How do published wages differ by industry?
These national rows describe private establishments in BLS four-digit industry groups. Industry names are shown as BLS publishes them. They do not include government establishments. An industry figure is still an occupation estimate, not local pay for this exact title.
View the published industry table
| Industry | NAICS | 25th percentile | Median | 75th percentile | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution | 221100 | $75,970 | $98,510 | $119,730 | $97,960 | 370 |
| Nonresidential Building Construction | 236200 | $49,060 | $56,050 | $67,930 | $59,610 | 150 |
| Utility System Construction | 237100 | $46,060 | $51,230 | $62,800 | $55,410 | 920 |
| Building Equipment Contractors | 238200 | $49,000 | $60,510 | $77,600 | $67,490 | 18850 |
| Other Specialty Trade Contractors | 238900 | $34,740 | $39,620 | $50,300 | $43,320 | Not published by BLS |
| Communications Equipment Manufacturing | 334200 | $62,840 | $74,450 | $74,470 | $71,110 | Not published by BLS |
| Ship and Boat Building | 336600 | $66,150 | $73,080 | $74,250 | $70,450 | 30 |
| Electronics and Appliance Retailers | 449200 | $40,500 | $45,020 | $45,330 | $46,700 | Not published by BLS |
| Media Streaming Distribution Services, Social Networks, and Other Media Networks and Content Providers | 516200 | $58,190 | $74,790 | $80,500 | $71,910 | 2280 |
| Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services | 518200 | $66,350 | $68,200 | $73,000 | $68,920 | Not published by BLS |
| Accounting, Tax Preparation, Bookkeeping, and Payroll Services | 541200 | $60,480 | $87,040 | $131,140 | $95,060 | 70 |
| Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services | 541300 | $57,960 | $61,380 | $74,840 | $66,120 | 430 |
| Computer Systems Design and Related Services | 541500 | $46,320 | $63,530 | $78,830 | $65,370 | 4940 |
| Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services | 541600 | $56,940 | $63,940 | $78,450 | $68,210 | 350 |
| Scientific Research and Development Services | 541700 | $84,850 | $129,610 | $159,190 | $118,750 | 90 |
| Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 541900 | $42,950 | $64,630 | $73,640 | $60,560 | 150 |
| Management of Companies and Enterprises | 551100 | $62,270 | $80,180 | $85,660 | $77,000 | 890 |
| Facilities Support Services | 561200 | $74,670 | $86,480 | $103,250 | $90,130 | 170 |
| Employment Services | 561300 | $46,340 | $51,430 | $60,790 | $56,590 | 4020 |
| Business Support Services | 561400 | $49,360 | $58,550 | $66,870 | $58,300 | 660 |
| Investigation and Security Services | 561600 | $44,660 | $51,520 | $64,920 | $53,410 | 100 |
What should you check outside the wage figure?
For a support or operations hire, put the actual shift pattern in the offer. OEWS excludes shift differentials and overtime. Check any separate on-call arrangement. We do not add a shift premium or estimate it from this occupation's median.
OEWS includes commissions and production bonuses, but excludes nonproduction bonuses and employer benefits. It is neither pure base salary nor total compensation.
Remote pay bands are an employer decision. These figures have no remote-work or cost-of-living adjustment. The published metro and state rows describe the BLS area, not a remote candidate's personal pay expectations.
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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. SOC 49-2022 Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers, the United States. Released 2026-05-15. The source index links to the release workbooks; it is not a link to an individual wage row. Methodology and mapping notes.
These are published government statistical wage estimates, not observed individual offers or a separate technology-title survey. A broader occupation or proxy is not separate pay data for your job title.