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Some skills necessary to
become a cable technician will help prepare you for jobs in other areas.
Telecommunications Line
Installer and Repairer
There are several types
of technicians included in this category, all of which generally install and
maintain technical equipment for numerous clients. This career usually requires
workers to have some form of postsecondary education; however, on-the-job
training is often provided. The number of jobs was projected to increase by 1%
from 2016 to 2026, according to the BLS. In 2017, the median income for
telecommunication line installers and repairers was $55,060 annually.
Electronics Engineer
Among their many duties,
electrical and electronics engineers design and inspect electronic systems and
components and make recommendations for improvement. The BLS notes that these
workers should have a bachelor's degree in a related field. The median salary
of these workers in 2017 was $102,180, as reported by the BLS. Slow job growth
of 4% was estimated for electronics engineers from 2016 to 2026.
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