What are the main factors that influence a Telecommunications Engineering Technician III's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

What industry pays the highest salary for Telecommunications Engineering Technician III?

The Aerospace & Defense industry offers the highest average compensation for Telecommunications Engineering Technician III roles, with salaries approximately 10% above the market median.

How does experience change A Telecommunications Engineering Technician 's salary?

A Telecommunications Engineering Technician 's salary grows with experience: a Telecommunications Engineering Technician I (0-1 years)earns $57,452, a Telecommunications Engineering Technician II (1-3 years)earns $70,276, a Telecommunications Engineering Technician III (3-5 years)earns $82,041,

How much do different types of Telecommunications Engineering Technician roles make?

Salaries for Telecommunications Engineering Technician level roles vary by specialization: Telecommunications Technician III: $88,285; Civil Engineering Technician III: $73,179; Intermediate Telecommunications Engineering Technician: $71,100; Technician, Experienced - Telecommunications Engineering: $71,010; Telecommunications Engineering Technician II: $71,007.

Telecommunications Engineering Technician III Salary in Nevada

Q: What are the highest paying states for a Telecommunications Engineering Technician III?

Telecommunications Engineering Technician III salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Telecommunications Engineering Technician III roles are District of Columbia $91,781, California $91,433, Massachusetts $90,215. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much does a Telecommunications Engineering Technician III make in Nevada?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for a Telecommunications Engineering Technician III in Nevada is $82,041 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $39.

However, a Telecommunications Engineering Technician III's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $94,602
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $74,131 to $88,616
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $66,930

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Telecommunications Engineering Technician III Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$88,616	$7,385	$1,704	$43
Average	$82,041	$6,837	$1,578	$39
25th Percentile	$74,131	$6,178	$1,426	$36

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Key Factors That Influence Telecommunications Engineering Technician III Salaries

A Telecommunications Engineering Technician III's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Telecommunications Engineering Technician Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Telecommunications Engineering Technician III's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Telecommunications Engineering Technician I (0-1 years): $57,452
Telecommunications Engineering Technician II (1-3 years): $70,276
Telecommunications Engineering Technician III (3-5 years): $82,041

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Telecommunications Engineering Technician I	0-1 years	$57,452
Telecommunications Engineering Technician II	1-3 years	$70,276
Telecommunications Engineering Technician III	3-5 years	$82,041

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How Do Telecommunications Engineering Technician III Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Telecommunications Engineering Technician IIIs. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $91,781.
California: $91,433.
Massachusetts: $90,215.

District of Columbia $91,781 California $91,433 Massachusetts $90,215 Washington $89,883 New Jersey $89,850 Alaska $89,734 Connecticut $88,590 New York $88,126

Hawaii $86,642 Rhode Island $85,946 Maryland $85,473 Minnesota $84,826 Colorado $84,578 Illinois $84,495 Oregon $84,180 Delaware $83,948

New Hampshire $83,802 Virginia $83,475 Pennsylvania $82,522 Nevada $82,041 North Dakota $81,884 Michigan $81,635 Wisconsin $81,544 Vermont $81,361

Texas $80,856 Maine $80,823 Arizona $80,773 Ohio $80,715 Georgia $79,952 Indiana $79,571 Wyoming $79,496 Utah $79,380

Iowa $79,331 Kansas $78,933 Louisiana $78,817 North Carolina $78,775 Missouri $78,759 Florida $78,435 Montana $78,261 Nebraska $78,095

Kentucky $78,004 South Carolina $77,673 Tennessee $77,465 Idaho $77,382 New Mexico $76,777 Oklahoma $76,645 Alabama $76,156 South Dakota $75,335

Arkansas $74,887 West Virginia $74,647 Mississippi $73,926

Top Paying Cities for Telecommunications Engineering Technician IIIs

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

The Lakes: $80,549
Alamo: $82,892
Henderson: $80,566

The Lakes, NV $80,549 Alamo, NV $82,892 Henderson, NV $80,566 Beatty, NV $82,987 Blue Diamond, NV $80,659 Boulder City, NV $80,761 Bunkerville, NV $82,455 Caliente, NV $82,629

Dyer, NV $82,915 Goldfield, NV $82,877 Hiko, NV $82,713 Indian Springs, NV $81,680 Jean, NV $81,284 Amargosa Valley, NV $82,967 Logandale, NV $82,373 Manhattan, NV $83,021

Mercury, NV $82,730 Mesquite, NV $82,933 Moapa, NV $81,721 Laughlin, NV $82,602 North Las Vegas, NV $80,549 Coyote Springs, NV $82,290 Cal Nev Ari, NV $82,252 Overton, NV $81,493

Pahrump, NV $82,400 Panaca, NV $82,543 Pioche, NV $82,555 Round Mountain, NV $82,909 Searchlight, NV $81,867 Silverpeak, NV $83,167 Tonopah, NV $82,906 Sloan, NV $80,595

Las Vegas, NV $80,549 Nellis Afb, NV $80,549 Ely, NV $82,887 Austin, NV $82,837 Baker, NV $82,532 Duckwater, NV $82,951 Eureka, NV $82,884 Lund, NV $82,879

Mc Gill, NV $82,999 Ruth, NV $83,181 Crystal Bay, NV $83,975 Dayton, NV $82,925 Denio, NV $82,684 Empire, NV $82,894 Fallon, NV $83,038 Fernley, NV $83,097

Gabbs, NV $82,911 Gardnerville, NV $83,112 Genoa, NV $82,967 Gerlach, NV $82,931 Glenbrook, NV $83,048 Golconda, NV $82,871 Hawthorne, NV $83,046 Imlay, NV $82,927

Lovelock, NV $83,037 Luning, NV $83,060 Mc Dermitt, NV $82,640 Mina, NV $82,893 Minden, NV $82,902 Nixon, NV $82,925 Orovada, NV $82,748 Paradise Valley, NV $82,853

Schurz, NV $82,961 Silver City, NV $82,779 Silver Springs, NV $83,074 Smith, NV $83,023 Sparks, NV $83,062 Sun Valley, NV $83,065 Valmy, NV $83,027 Verdi, NV $83,196

Virginia City, NV $82,825 Wadsworth, NV $83,029 Wellington, NV $83,034 Winnemucca, NV $82,972 Yerington, NV $83,006 Zephyr Cove, NV $83,133 Stateline, NV $83,167 Incline Village, NV $83,289

Reno, NV $83,061 Carson City, NV $82,696 Washoe Valley, NV $82,760 Elko, NV $83,065 Spring Creek, NV $83,067 Battle Mountain, NV $82,953 Crescent Valley, NV $82,922 Carlin, NV $83,015

Deeth, NV $82,892 Halleck, NV $82,892 Jackpot, NV $82,215 Jarbidge, NV $82,398 Lamoille, NV $82,941 Montello, NV $82,396 Mountain City, NV $82,633 Owyhee, NV $82,411

Ruby Valley, NV $82,859 Tuscarora, NV $82,798 Wells, NV $82,791 West Wendover, NV $82,863

Telecommunications Engineering Technician III Salary by Company Size: Startups vs. Enterprise

Telecommunications Engineering Technician III salary potential scales significantly with company size. Data shows that Enterprise companies (5,000+ employees) pay the highest average salary at around $91,762. While startup companies pay approximate $77,604.

Telecommunications Engineering Technician III Salary by Company Size

Company Size	Employees	Average Salary
Startup	1~50	$77,604
Growth Stage	51~500	$82,078
Established	501~5000	$88,614
Enterprise	5000+	$91,762

Telecommunications Engineering Technician III Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Telecommunications Engineering Technician III roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 20% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Aerospace & Defense and Business Services sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 10% above the average. In contrast, Telecommunications Engineering Technician positions in Transportation or Software & Networking typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Telecommunications Engineering Technician III as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Telecommunications Engineering Technician III

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Aerospace & Defense	$90,245	$43.0	10%
Business Services	$90,245	$43.0	10%
Construction	$90,245	$43.0	10%
Energy & Utilities	$90,245	$43.0	10%
Healthcare	$90,245	$43.0	10%

Telecommunications Engineering Technician III Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Telecommunications Engineering Technician III's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on July 01, 2026

$74,131

Average $82,041/year

$88,616

$6,178

Average $6,837/month

$7,385

$1,426

Average $1,578/week

$1,704

$36

Average $39/hour

$43

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$88,616	$7,385	$1,704	$43
Average	$82,041	$6,837	$1,578	$39
25th Percentile	$74,131	$6,178	$1,426	$36

Telecommunications Engineering Technician III Salary Growth & Career Path

Telecommunications Engineering Technician III

Aircraft Support Engineering Manager

Aerospace Maintenance Engineering Manager

Software Support Manager

Promotions are the fastest way to increase your earnings. As a Telecommunications Engineering Technician III, you have the following paths for advancement. The table below compares the salary raises for common next-step roles. By comparing these figures, you can choose the career path that best meets your financial goals.

Telecommunications Engineering Technician III Salary Growth and Career Path
Next Step Role	Estimate Salary	Projected Raise
Aircraft Support Engineering Manager	$126,189	54%
Aerospace Maintenance Engineering Manager	$126,958	55%
Software Support Manager	$125,971	54%

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