# Low Voltage Technician jobs and career guide

Category: Electrical & Power
Page: https://toolupjobs.com/trades/low-voltage-technician/
Also called: cable technician, fiber technician, security technician, fire alarm technician, data cabling installer

Low voltage techs install structured cabling, security systems, access control, fire alarm and AV systems.

## Typical US pay
$40k–$85k per year (approximate, entry level to experienced).

## What they do
- Pull, terminate and test Cat6 and fiber cabling
- Install cameras, access control and intrusion systems
- Program fire alarm panels and devices
- Label, document and certify network runs

## Key skills
- Structured cabling
- Fiber splicing
- Fire alarm
- Access control
- Network testing

## Training
Trade school or on-the-job training; manufacturer and BICSI certifications are common.

## Licensing & certifications
Many states require a low-voltage or limited-energy license; NICET for fire alarm.

## Open jobs (0)
None posted right now.