Telecommunications Technician I Salary in the United States

Telecommunications Technician I Salary

How much does a Telecommunications Technician I make in the United States? The average Telecommunications Technician I salary in the United States is $55,116 as of May 28, 2020, but the range typically falls between $48,151 and $62,590. 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. 

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25% $48,151 10% $41,810 90% $69,394 75% $62,590 $55,116 50%(Median)
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Job Description for Telecommunications Technician I

Telecommunications Technician I installs, troubleshoots, repairs and maintains telecommunications equipment. Provides reports, completes requests for new service, and determines methodology for installing telephone service. Being a Telecommunications Technician I determines appropriateness of moderate equipment changes or modifications including call switches, test trunks and test links, and installs communication circuits. May require an associate degree or its equivalent. Additionally, Telecommunications Technician I typically reports to a project leader or manager. The Telecommunications Technician I may require 0-1 year of general work experience. Possesses a moderate understanding of general aspects of the job. Works under the close direction of senior personnel in the functional area. (Copyright 2020 Salary.com)... View full job description

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Telecommunications Technician I Pay Difference by Location

City, State Compared to national average
City, State San Francisco, CA Compared to national average
+ 25.3%
City, State Washington, DC Compared to national average
+ 10.7%
City, State Miami, FL Compared to national average
-2.7%
City, State Chicago, IL Compared to national average
+ 6.0%
City, State Boston, MA Compared to national average
+ 12.9%
City, State New York, NY Compared to national average
+ 21.0%
City, State Dallas, TX Compared to national average
-1.0%

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62590
55116

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48745
64378
56000
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