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Clark County understands that expanding broadband access is only part of the equation for empowering our community in today’s digital world. In addition to improving connectivity, we are committed to helping our residents develop the skills necessary to succeed in the digital economy. The County plays a vital role in facilitating connections between individuals and local partners who offer essential training programs, resources, and career development opportunities within the broadband and technology sectors.

Workforce Outlook

Nevada faces challenges in meeting the demand for fiber splicers and other broadband roles. In fact, the state has identified gaps in its workforce training infrastructure, which contributes to labor shortages in various sectors, including broadband.^[1] Federal programs such as the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) initiative are expected to generate up to 200,000 new jobs nationwide in broadband infrastructure, many of which will be fiber splicing positions.^[2] In the near term, there is an urgent shortage of approximately 58,000 tradespeople required to support ongoing broadband deployment projects, many offering salaries above the Clark County median income.^[3]

Nevada Average Salary

• Clark County Average Annual Salary: Approximately $59,214.^[4]
• Fiber Splicer Technician Salary Range: Between $45,616 and $79,389, with most professionals earning between $51,482 and $69,159.^[5]
• Fiber Optics Technician Salary Range: The average annual salary for fiber optics technicians is $70,322, with a typical range between $61,088 and $78,242.^[6]
• Cable Installer Salary Range: Approximately $66,541, with a typical range between $58,946 and $79,454.^[7]

As broadband access expands statewide, employers are actively hiring certified professionals to build the infrastructure to enable connectivity. These programs don’t just teach skills - they open doors to lasting careers and help grow a workforce ready to thrive in the digital economy. Whether you’re starting out or looking to switch careers, now’s the time to explore high-demand broadband jobs that offer great pay, hands-on work, and long-term job security.

The County is currently partnering with local and state workforce entities, infrastructure partners and Internet Service Providers (ISPs) to consider the development of apprenticeship training programs to meet the growing demand for skilled labor in the broadband sector. Any new programs that arise from this collaboration will be posted on this page, so check back often.

By acting as a bridge between residents and workforce development organizations and opportunities, Clark County is helping to build a stronger, more digitally capable workforce that will support the region’s continued growth in the digital economy.

To learn more, email BACE@clarkcountynv.gov.

^[1] Gentry, Dana. "Labor Secretary Says Gaps in Work Training Infrastructure Contribute to Labor Shortage." Nevada Current, 8 Feb. 2024, www.nevadacurrent.com/2024/02/08/labor-secretary-says-gaps-in-work-training-infrastructure-contribute-to-labor-shortage

^[2] Turner Lee, Nicol. Malamud, Jack. “Workforce development is a crucial part of digital equity.” Brookings, 2023. https://www.brookings.edu/articles/workforce-development-is-a-crucial-part-of-digital-equity/

^[3] Hardesty, Linda. "US Short About 58,000 Tradespeople to Deploy Broadband." Fierce Network, 2024, https://nevadacurrent.com/2024/02/08/labor-secretary-says-gaps-in-work-training-infrastructure-contribute-to-labor-shortage/

^[4] U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Occupational Employment and Wages in Las Vegas-Henderson-Paradise — May 2024. U.S. Department of Labor, 8 May 2025, https://www.bls.gov/regions/west/news-

^[5] "Fiber Splicer Technician Salaries in Las Vegas, NV." Glassdoor, 2024, https://www.glassdoor.com/Salaries/las-vegas-nv-fiber-splicer-technician-salary-SRCH_IL.0,12_IM477_KO13,37.htm

^[6] “Fiber Optics Technician Salary in Las Vegas, Nevada.” Salary.com, 2025, https://www.salary.com/research/salary/hiring/fiber-optics-technician-salary/las-vegas-nv

^[7] “Cable Installer Salary in Las Vegas, Nevada.” Salary.com, 2025, https://www.salary.com/research/salary/listing/cable-installer-salary/las-vegas-nv