What are the main factors that influence a Telecom Engineer's salary?

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

How does experience change A Telecom Engineer's salary?

A Telecom Engineer's salary grows with experience: a Telecommunications Engineer I (0-2 years)earns $69,620, a Telecom Engineer (2-4 years)earns $89,439, a Telecommunications Engineer III (4-7 years)earns $118,476, a Telecommunications Engineer IV (7+ years)earns $137,549, a Telecommunications Engineer V (7-10 years)earns $154,934,

What are the highest paying states for a Telecom Engineer?

Telecom Engineer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Telecom Engineer roles are District of Columbia $95,769, California $95,406, Massachusetts $94,134. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Telecom Engineer roles make?

Salaries for Telecom Engineer level roles vary by specialization: Senior Telecom Engineer: $116,533; Telecom Circuit Provisioning Engineer IV: $116,090; Telecom Coordinator: $108,953; Telecom Analyst: $107,920; Telecom Circuit Provisioning Engineer III: $98,890.

Telecom Engineer Salary in Delaware

How much does a Telecom Engineer make in Delaware?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for a Telecom Engineer in Delaware is $87,595 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $42.

However, a Telecom Engineer's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $96,606
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $78,743 to $92,312
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $70,684

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Telecom Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$92,312	$7,693	$1,775	$44
Average	$87,595	$7,300	$1,685	$42
25th Percentile	$78,743	$6,562	$1,514	$38

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Key Factors That Influence Telecom Engineer Salaries

A Telecom Engineer'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 Telecom Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Telecom Engineer'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:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $69,620
Early Career (1-2 years): $89,439
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $118,476
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $137,549
Expert (over 8 years): $154,934

Levels	Salary
Telecommu... Level Telecom Engineer	$69,620
Telecom E... Level Telecom Engineer	$89,439
Telecommu... Level Telecom Engineer	$118,476
Telecommu... Level Telecom Engineer	$137,549
Telecommu... Level Telecom Engineer	$154,934

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How Do Telecom Engineer 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 Telecom Engineers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $95,769.
California: $95,406.
Massachusetts: $94,134.

District of Columbia $95,769 California $95,406 Massachusetts $94,134 Washington $93,788 New Jersey $93,754 Alaska $93,633 Connecticut $92,439 New York $91,955

Hawaii $90,406 Rhode Island $89,680 Maryland $89,187 Minnesota $88,512 Colorado $88,253 Illinois $88,166 Oregon $87,837 Delaware $87,595

New Hampshire $87,443 Virginia $87,102 Pennsylvania $86,107 Nevada $85,606 North Dakota $85,441 Michigan $85,182 Wisconsin $85,087 Vermont $84,897

Texas $84,369 Maine $84,334 Arizona $84,282 Ohio $84,222 Georgia $83,426 Indiana $83,028 Wyoming $82,950 Utah $82,829

Iowa $82,777 Kansas $82,362 Louisiana $82,241 North Carolina $82,198 Missouri $82,181 Florida $81,843 Montana $81,662 Nebraska $81,489

Kentucky $81,393 South Carolina $81,047 Tennessee $80,831 Idaho $80,745 New Mexico $80,113 Oklahoma $79,975 Alabama $79,465 South Dakota $78,608

Arkansas $78,141 West Virginia $77,890 Mississippi $77,138

Top Paying Cities for Telecom Engineers

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:

Lincoln: $90,657
Little Creek: $89,818
Magnolia: $90,190

Lincoln, DE $90,657 Little Creek, DE $89,818 Magnolia, DE $90,190 Milford, DE $90,657 Marydel, DE $89,481 Millsboro, DE $90,657 Millville, DE $91,263 Milton, DE $90,657

Nassau, DE $90,657 Ocean View, DE $91,263 Rehoboth Beach, DE $91,263 Seaford, DE $89,706 Selbyville, DE $91,263 Smyrna, DE $89,377 Viola, DE $90,190 Woodside, DE $89,931

Bear, DE $88,720 Newark, DE $88,754 Claymont, DE $88,823 Delaware City, DE $88,754 Hockessin, DE $88,823 Kirkwood, DE $88,754 Middletown, DE $89,195 Montchanin, DE $88,823

New Castle, DE $88,823 Odessa, DE $89,316 Port Penn, DE $88,512 Rockland, DE $88,823 Saint Georges, DE $88,754 Townsend, DE $89,187 Winterthur, DE $88,823 Lewes, DE $90,657

Wilmington, DE $88,823 Dover, DE $89,775 Dover Afb, DE $89,983 Bethany Beach, DE $91,263 Bethel, DE $89,706 Bridgeville, DE $90,657 Camden Wyoming, DE $89,870 Cheswold, DE $89,567

Clayton, DE $89,342 Dagsboro, DE $91,263 Delmar, DE $89,706 Ellendale, DE $90,657 Felton, DE $90,657 Fenwick Island, DE $91,263 Frankford, DE $91,263 Frederica, DE $90,657

Georgetown, DE $90,657 Greenwood, DE $90,657 Harbeson, DE $90,657 Harrington, DE $90,657 Hartly, DE $89,299 Houston, DE $90,657 Kenton, DE $89,342 Laurel, DE $89,706

Yorklyn, DE $88,823

Telecom Engineer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Telecom Engineer'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.

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$78,743

Average $87,595/year

$92,312

$6,562

Average $7,300/month

$7,693

$1,514

Average $1,685/week

$1,775

$38

Average $42/hour

$44

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$92,312	$7,693	$1,775	$44
Average	$87,595	$7,300	$1,685	$42
25th Percentile	$78,743	$6,562	$1,514	$38

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