How much does a Telecommunications Engineer I make in the United States? The average Telecommunications Engineer I salary in the United States is $74,710 as of February 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $67,000 and $86,597. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

Telecommunications Engineer I Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Telecommunications Engineer I Salary $59,981 US February 26, 2024
25th Percentile Telecommunications Engineer I Salary $67,000 US February 26, 2024
50th Percentile Telecommunications Engineer I Salary $74,710 US February 26, 2024
75th Percentile Telecommunications Engineer I Salary $86,597 US February 26, 2024
90th Percentile Telecommunications Engineer I Salary $97,419 US February 26, 2024
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What skills does a Telecommunications Engineer I need?

Each competency has five to ten behavioral assertions that can be observed, each with a corresponding performance level (from one to five) that is required for a particular job.

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Troubleshooting: Troubleshooting is a form of problem solving, often applied to repair failed products or processes on a machine or a system. It is a logical, systematic search for the source of a problem in order to solve it, and make the product or process operational again. Troubleshooting is needed to identify the symptoms. Determining the most likely cause is a process of elimination—eliminating potential causes of a problem. Finally, troubleshooting requires confirmation that the solution restores the product or process to its working state. In general, troubleshooting is the identification or diagnosis of "trouble" in the management flow of a system caused by a failure of some kind. The problem is initially described as symptoms of malfunction, and troubleshooting is the process of determining and remedying the causes of these symptoms. A system can be described in terms of its expected, desired or intended behavior (usually, for artificial systems, its purpose). Events or inputs to the system are expected to generate specific results or outputs. (For example, selecting the "print" option from various computer applications is intended to result in a hardcopy emerging from some specific device). Any unexpected or undesirable behavior is a symptom. Troubleshooting is the process of isolating the specific cause or causes of the symptom. Frequently the symptom is a failure of the product or process to produce any results. (Nothing was printed, for example). Corrective action can then be taken to prevent further failures of a similar kind.

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Telecommunications: Telecommunication is the transmission of information by various types of technologies over wire, radio or optical. It has its origin in the desire of humans for communication over a distance greater than that feasible with the human voice.

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Futures: Futures are derivative financial contracts obligating the buyer to purchase an asset or the seller to sell an asset at a predetermined future date and set price.

Troubleshooting 0.63%
Telecommunications 0.18%
Futures 0.14%
Others 99.05%

Job Description for Telecommunications Engineer I

Telecommunications Engineer I designs, develops, implements, maintains, and enhances telecommunication networks, systems and equipment. Analyzes existing networks and equipment and identifies opportunities for improvement. Being a Telecommunications Engineer I develops solutions that meet business requirements. May require a bachelor's degree in area of specialty. Additionally, Telecommunications Engineer I typically reports to a supervisor or manager. To be a Telecommunications Engineer I typically requires 0-2 years of related experience. Works on projects/matters of limited complexity in a support role. Work is closely managed. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)... View full job description

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Career Path for Telecommunications Engineer I

A career path is a sequence of jobs that leads to your short- and long-term career goals. Some follow a linear career path within one field, while others change fields periodically to achieve career or personal goals.

For Telecommunications Engineer I, the first career path typically starts with a Provisioning Engineer II position, and then progresses to Provisioning Engineer IV.

Additionally, the second career path typically starts with a Telecommunications Engineer II position, and then progresses to Telecommunications Engineer IV.

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Telecommunications Engineer I salary varies from city to city. Compared with national average salary of Telecommunications Engineer I, the highest Telecommunications Engineer I salary is in San Francisco, CA, where the Telecommunications Engineer I salary is 25.0% above. The lowest Telecommunications Engineer I salary is in Miami, FL, where the Telecommunications Engineer I salary is 2.9% lower than national average salary.

City, State Compared to national average
City, State San Francisco, CA Compared to national average
+ 25.0%
City, State Washington, DC Compared to national average
+ 11.3%
City, State Miami, FL Compared to national average
-2.9%
City, State Chicago, IL Compared to national average
+ 5.5%
City, State Boston, MA Compared to national average
+ 12.7%
City, State New York, NY Compared to national average
+ 17.5%
City, State Dallas, TX Compared to national average
-0.7%

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