Salary Range
$25,000 to $100,000
Cable television technicians install, inspect, maintain, and repair antennas, cables, and amplifying equipment used in cable television transmission. As of May 2023, there are approximately 159,670 people working as telecommunications equipment installers and repairers, including cable television equipment servicers, according to the U.S. Department of Labor.
Minimum Education Level
High School DiplomaCertification/License
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Cable Television Technician

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