Certified Fiber Optic Specialist - Outside Plant

Median Annual Income

$129,840

Projected Job Growth

+13 %

Career Cluster(s)

Digital Technology

Most Common Education Level

Bachelor's degree

Design or configure wired, wireless, and satellite communications systems for voice, video, and data services. Supervise installation, service, and maintenance.

Median Annual Income

$61,590

Projected Job Growth

+11 %

Career Cluster(s)

Construction

Most Common Education Level

High school diploma or equivalent

Install, maintain, and repair electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures. Ensure that work is in accordance with relevant codes. May install or service street lights, intercom systems, or electrical control systems.

Median Annual Income

$61,310

Projected Job Growth

+7 %

Career Cluster(s)

Energy & Natural Resources

Most Common Education Level

Associate's degree

Repair, install, or maintain mobile or stationary radio transmitting, broadcasting, and receiving equipment, and two-way radio communications systems used in cellular telecommunications, mobile broadband, ship-to-shore, aircraft-to-ground communications, and radio equipment in service and emergency vehicles. May test and analyze network coverage.

Median Annual Income

$61,270

Projected Job Growth

-3 %

Career Cluster(s)

Energy & Natural Resources

Most Common Education Level

Postsecondary certificate

Install, set up, rearrange, or remove switching, distribution, routing, and dialing equipment used in central offices or headends. Service or repair telephone, cable television, Internet, and other communications equipment on customers' property. May install communications equipment or communications wiring in buildings.

Median Annual Income

$79,160

Projected Job Growth

+7 %

Career Cluster(s)

Supply Chain & Transportation

Most Common Education Level

Postsecondary certificate

Install, adjust, or maintain mobile electronics communication equipment, including sound, sonar, security, navigation, and surveillance systems on trains, watercraft, or other mobile equipment.

Median Annual Income

$66,680

Projected Job Growth

+1 %

Career Cluster(s)

Construction

Most Common Education Level

Postsecondary certificate

Repair, test, adjust, or install electronic equipment, such as industrial controls, transmitters, and antennas.

Median Annual Income

$45,570

Projected Job Growth

-13 %

Career Cluster(s)

Supply Chain & Transportation

Most Common Education Level

High school diploma or equivalent

Install, diagnose, or repair communications, sound, security, or navigation equipment in motor vehicles.

Median Annual Income

$48,380

Projected Job Growth

+2 %

Career Cluster(s)

Arts, Entertainment, & Design

Most Common Education Level

Postsecondary certificate

Install, repair, or adjust audio or television receivers, stereo systems, camcorders, video systems, or other electronic entertainment equipment in homes or other venues. May perform routine maintenance.

Median Annual Income

$56,430

Projected Job Growth

+9 %

Career Cluster(s)

Construction

Most Common Education Level

High school diploma or equivalent

Install, program, maintain, and repair security and fire alarm wiring and equipment. Ensure that work is in accordance with relevant codes.

Median Annual Income

$85,420

Projected Job Growth

+8 %

Career Cluster(s)

Energy & Natural Resources

Most Common Education Level

High school diploma or equivalent

Install or repair cables or wires used in electrical power or distribution systems. May erect poles and light or heavy duty transmission towers.