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Data Center Low Voltage Tech Salary in Dallas, TX
Data center low voltage and structured cabling technicians in Dallas, Texas earn $28–$55 per hour in 2026. Entry-level cabling installers start at $28–$38/hr, while fiber splicing specialists with BICSI INST2 certification and OTDR testing experience earn $45–$55/hr on active hyperscale projects.
Typical hourly
$28–$55/hr
Annual equivalent
$58,000–$114,000/yr
Annual based on 2,080 hours. Actual earnings vary by employer, union status, overtime, and per diem. Data reflects 2026 market rates.
Why Dallas pays what it does
Dallas-Fort Worth is one of the top five US data center markets, with major colocation facilities from Equinix, CyrusOne (now Iron Mountain), and QTS, as well as large AWS, Microsoft, and Google cloud campuses in the region. The Texas business-friendly environment and lower cost of living compared to Northern Virginia or Silicon Valley have driven significant hyperscale investment. Dallas low voltage work tends to be dense with structured cabling, as new builds require extensive MDA/EDA/HDA cabling infrastructure.
Certifications that increase pay
BICSI INST1 is the baseline credential for meaningful pay increases in Dallas. BICSI INST2 and fiber splicing certifications push wages from the $38–$45/hr mid-range to $50–$55/hr. CommScope or Panduit manufacturer certifications are valued by contractors working on specific product lines in the market.
Union vs. non-union in Dallas
Low voltage and structured cabling work in Dallas is predominantly non-union. IBEW covers some communications/data cabling work on larger commercial projects, but most data center low voltage roles are non-union with hourly rates set by the contractor.
Who's hiring in Dallas
Equinix, Iron Mountain / CyrusOne, QTS, Commscope, Black Box Network Services, Cabling Solutions, Amazon Web Services (direct)
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