Telecommunications Construction Manager Salary in the United States

How much does a Telecommunications Construction Manager make in the United States?

As of May 01, 2026, the average salary for a Telecommunications Construction Manager in the United States is $140,215 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $67.

However, a Telecommunications Construction Manager's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $165,618
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $124,630 to $153,512
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $110,441
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Telecommunications Construction Manager Salaries by Percentile

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Pay		 Weekly
Pay		 Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $153,512 $12,793 $2,952 $74
Average $140,215 $11,685 $2,696 $67
25th Percentile $124,630 $10,386 $2,397 $60
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Key Factors That Influence Telecommunications Construction Manager Salaries

A Telecommunications Construction Manager'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, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Telecommunications Construction Manager Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Telecommunications Construction Manager'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): $83,815
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $96,548
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $121,561
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $116,676
  • Expert (over 8 years): $139,237
Levels Salary
Field Eng... Level Telecommunications Construction Manager$83,815
Field Eng... Level Telecommunications Construction Manager$96,548
Field Eng... Level Telecommunications Construction Manager$121,561
Field Eng... Level Telecommunications Construction Manager$116,676
Telecommu... Level Telecommunications Construction Manager$139,237
$83,815 0 yr
$96,548 < 2 yrs
$121,561 2-4 yrs
$116,676 5-8 yrs
$139,237 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Telecommunications Construction Managers

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:

  • San Jose: $176,853
  • San Francisco: $174,917
  • Oakland: $171,231

What Skills Can Increase a Telecommunications Construction Manager's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Scheduling (Mentioned in 7.84% Job Postings): Scheduling is the process of arranging, controlling and optimizing work and workloads in a production process or manufacturing process.
  • Quality Control (Mentioned in 1.87% Job Postings): Developing and implementing a set of procedures intended to maintain the quality of a product and reduce any risks or errors.
  • Accounting (Mentioned in 1.24% Job Postings): Creating financial statements and reports based on the summary of financial and business transactions.
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Scheduling 7.84%
Quality Control 1.87%
Accounting 1.24%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Telecommunications Construction Manager's salary.
  • Warehouse Operations: Can increase your salary by up to 5%.
  • Consulting: Can increase your salary by up to 5%.
  • RFI: Can increase your salary by up to 3%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Warehouse Operations
 $147,226
5%
Consulting
 $147,226
5%
RFI
 $144,421
3%
Innovation
 $144,421
3%
Initiative
 $144,421
3%
Flexibility
 $144,421
3%
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How Education impacts a Telecommunications Construction Manager's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Telecommunications Construction Managers enter the field with a Bachelor's Degree degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a Telecommunications Construction Manager with a Bachelor's Degree is between $133,882 and $147,121).

Telecommunications Construction Manager Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Telecommunications Construction Manager
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 2.1%
High School 20.7%
Associates 10.2%
Bachelors 53.2%
Masters 13.2%
Doctorate 0.6%
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Telecommunications Construction Manager Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Telecommunications Construction Manager'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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$124,630
Average $140,215/year
$153,512
$10,386
Average $11,685/month
$12,793
$2,397
Average $2,696/week
$2,952
$60
Average $67/hour
$74
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $153,512 $12,793 $2,952 $74
Average $140,215 $11,685 $2,696 $67
25th Percentile $124,630 $10,386 $2,397 $60

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Salary Trends for Telecommunications Construction Manager

Salaries for a Telecommunications Construction Manager can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $114,489 in 2023 to around $113,587 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Telecommunications Construction Manager salary trends, .

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