Texas
How to Become a Telecommunications Line Installer
Learn what telecommunications line installer professionals do, how to enter the field, and how the career can grow—plus current Texas earning potential.
Texas Median Salary
$75,740
2026 EDITION
Time to Entry
1-2 weeks
Total Investment
$150 - $200
Employment #s
9700
Our Features
Every figure in this guide is dated and traced to the agency or survey it came from. Wage data: BLS OEWS May 2025 (released 15 May 2026).
Who It's For:
For people exploring telecommunications line installer and ready-to-start candidates who want a clear, source-backed view of the work, the entry requirements, the time and cost involved, and the paths available after qualification.
What's in the Guide:
What the work involves, where the role fits, and what employers expect | A step-by-step entry roadmap covering education, regulation, credentials, exams, time, and cost | Career-specific skills and realities: Certification Structure and Hierarchy; Compliance and Industry Acceptance | Current Texas and U.S. pay ranges and the factors that shape earning potential | A source-backed 90-day action plan
Earning Potential
Texas
$46,540 – $102,500
United States
$46,540 – $102,500
BLS OEWS May 2025 (released 15 May 2026)
Regulatory Authority
Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation
Is a license required?
Varies
Credential
THE LICENSE: FIBER OPTICS INSTALLER (FOI) – THE MINIMUM VIABLE CREDENTIAL
Continuing Education
80 hours for initial certification
Examination
necessary to pass the practical components of the exam
Heading 3
Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation sets the standard that employers hire against.
Common Questions
Credential
