Medium-Voltage Cable Splicer Jobs
Splice and terminate medium-voltage cable on solar, storage and substation projects, a specialty where credentials and clean work pay off.
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Here's where the trade pays. Our job is getting you to the top of it.
Medium-Voltage Cable Splicer · All states
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Government data: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2025, all employers. Not a job offer or a SiteWorker rate.
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What medium-voltage cable splicers earn, state by state
Public government data shows how far skills and certifications can take you in this trade. We work with clients who pay for skill and experience.
Across the U.S.
Typical medium-voltage cable splicer pay ranges from $36/hr (Arizona) to $65/hr (Hawaii). Pick your state to see its full range.
Closest BLS match: Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 state estimates (released April 2026). Hourly wages across all employers in each state, rounded to the nearest dollar. These are government figures, not SiteWorker pay or bill rates.
How to move up
- 1Start as a helper on cable pulls and terminations
- 2Earn manufacturer splicing certifications
- 3Lead splicing crews or move into high-voltage testing
SiteWorker looks at the skills and certifications that would move you up when we vet you, and points you to on-the-job training and certifications clients ask for. Clients filter for top-rated workers. A strong rating keeps you in front of them.
How upskilling worksPrevailing wage: On Davis-Bacon and prevailing-wage jobs, the minimum rate for your classification is set by the wage determination for that county and type of project, and it can be higher than these state figures. SiteWorker handles the certified payroll. How prevailing wage works.
What you'll do
- Cable preparation. Stripping, shielding and semi-con removal to manufacturer specs.
- Splices and terminations. Cold-shrink and heat-shrink splices, elbows and terminations.
- Collection systems. MV collection circuits on solar and storage sites.
- Grounding and bonding. Concentric neutral and shield bonding done right.
- Testing support. VLF and insulation resistance testing with the test crew.
- Documentation. Splice logs, labels and as-built records.
Credentials that raise your pay
- Manufacturer splicing certifications (e.g. 3M, TE)
- NFPA 70E Arc Flash Safety
- OSHA 10 or OSHA 30
- Journeyman or lineworker credential (where required)
Questions, Answered
How much do medium-voltage cable splicers make?
The chart on this page shows public government pay data for the trade in every state. SiteWorker works with clients who pay for skill and experience. Your rate depends on your credentials, experience and the job, and every job shows its rate before you accept.
How do I move up?
Start as a helper on cable pulls and terminations. Earn manufacturer splicing certifications. Lead splicing crews or move into high-voltage testing.
Where are the jobs?
SiteWorker staffs projects nationwide. Apply once and a recruiter matches you to open jobs. Some jobs include travel and per diem.
Do some jobs include per diem or travel?
Some jobs include per diem and travel. It's listed on each job posting.
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