Cable Installation Technician Makes ‘Recession-proof’ list 

The hottest jobs in 2022 saw double-digit increases in wages, with some topping 14-30 percent wage growth, according to research from Payscale.com. These findings led to Payscale labeling these jobs as “recession-proof” because employers are spending more resources and money to fill these roles due to a void and increased competition. Among that list is cable installation technician. 

The top positions earning higher pay in 2022 compared to previous years include Waiters/Waitresses, Private Bankers, and Media Directors. Most positions on this list represent jobs that have been particularly challenging to staff during the COVID-19 pandemic, the “Great Resignation,” and the volatile market we are experiencing now.

Topping the list based on salary growth was waiter/waitress with a 30 percent increase. Private Banker, Media Director, Police, Fire or Ambulance Dispatcher and Sales Consultant ranked No. 2-5. Microbiologist, Marketing and Business Development Director, Dock Worker, Electrocardiogram (EKG) Technician and Installation Technician rounded out the Top 10 list. 

According to the Payscale report, the “list of recession-proof jobs shows salaries at the national median. Median pay for these positions will vary significantly depending on geographic and firm characteristics. Generally, larger companies and coastal cities have higher average pay across the board.” 

Cable Installation Technicians ranked No. 10!

Installation Technicians, like National OnDemand Fiber Installation Technicians and Cable Installation Technicians, ranked No. 10 on “recession-proof” jobs list with median pay with a 15-percent salary growth, according to Payscale.com. 

Installation Technician is a broad job title that refers to service people who handle the installation of systems and devices in both private residences and commercial buildings. Installation technicians were among the essential workers put at risk during the pandemic, covered in Payscale’s Essential Workers Report. Rising inflation was one factor in wage adjustments for Installation Technicians. 
 
Payscale reported that, “Although it applies to just one segment of the market, this achievement is a bellwether for similar positions at other organizations that will want to pay competitively to attract and retain these valuable employees. It should also be emphasized that the job of installation technician represents a career path in the trades, for which new trainees are in high demand. It can be lucrative for hard workers without a college degree as it involves honing a niche skill learned from years of experience on the job.”

National OnDemand has multiple openings for various technicians on our careers page at https://nationalondemand.com/careers. We are hiring all over the country.

NATIONAL OnDemand, Inc. issues top of the line, fully equipped vehicles to our technicians complete with fuel cards and you can take them home after your shift with no driving back and forth to switch between vehicles. For techs that have their own work vehicles NATIONAL offers an industry leading mileage compensation package. We provide all tools, meters and the best tablets. 
 
NATIONAL OnDemand, Inc. operates in multiple states across the nation, and has prime contracts with multiple MSO’s, so we are looking for Technicians in all areas. 
 
If 2021 was labeled the “Great Reshuffle” then 2022 was certainly an extension of that as labor demand continued to outpace supply and drove income wages up in terms of attracting and retaining talent. Inflation soared, the stock market was volatile, and layoffs hit portions of the workforce. Some are predicting a recession in 2023, but the future is very much uncertain. For now, the job market is strong for those seeking work, so the outlook is one of optimism and caution for workers. It is still an employee’s market in 2023. 
 
Job openings continue to outpace the number of workers available to fill those jobs, with the latest unemployment rate hovering at a healthy 3.7 percent — which is close to where it was going into the COVID recession of 2020. 
 
Payscale’s “recession proof” list was the result of analyzing 1.1 million salary profiles between October 2021 and October 2022 by U.S. workers. 

Payscale provides a list of hot jobs which have seen the highest growth in wages and job offers from its employee-reported online salary survey taken from 2021 to 2022. It also provides other annual trends from compiled data, including: a top list of jobs with the highest quit rates, nominal vs. real wage trends from the Payscale Index, and BLS labor market metrics.

National OnDemand is well-steeped in the broadband installation market. There are numerous cable technician and fiber installation technician openings constantly listed on our careers page. We provide training, and there is no experience required. The outlook for technicians is extremely bright due to government investment in offering broadband service throughout the United States. Bringing service to customers and clients all over the country is of great value to people who are currently void of broadband service. We provide training, and there is no experience required. The outlook for technicians is extremely bright due to government investment in offering broadband service throughout the United States. Bringing service to customers and clients all over the country is of great value to people who are currently void of broadband service. We understand the urgent need for workers for many years to come, after which employees will have acquired a valuable skilled trade. 
We are currently hiring Installation Technicians in several areas across the country. Our clients include a nationwide network of Multiple System Operators, Utility Companies and Electric Cooperatives that provide customers with cable, internet and phone packages, so we are looking for Technicians in all over who enjoy meaningful work that makes a difference in the lives of others. 
 
If you would like to learn more about our current openings, you can see all available positions by visiting www.NationalOnDemand.com/careers. We offer highly competitive compensation and a number of employee benefits to our employees. Our full-time positions offer access to our comprehensive benefits which include paid time off (PTO), medical, dental, vision, short- and long-term disability, life insurance, an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and 401(k). 
 
If you are looking for a rewarding career where you are compensated for your efforts, then National OnDemand is a company where you can thrive. You can control your income with us because we offer bonuses to employees based on the number of jobs completed. We are looking to grow our team all over the country.

If you desire to become an expert in broadband installation, you can quickly participate in our on-site training program. Once your training is complete, we’ll assign you to a location and you can get started in your new career with us. Our goal is to help get America connected with broadband service. We take great pride in the work we do because we know that we are helping people by offering a service they desire. It is a very exciting time of growth in the telecommunications industry, and we are proud to be a part of that expansion and growth all over the United States. Providing broadband service to all parts of the country is important because it will help lessen the digital divide that exists in America.

If you would like to join a successful team, fill out an application today. We provide all the tools and resources our employees need to be successful. Our goal is to set up employees with everything they need to help our team win.
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