Data Communications Technician Salary in the United States

How much does a Data Communications Technician make in the United States?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for a Data Communications Technician in the United States is $89,050 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $43.

However, a Data Communications Technician's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $108,793
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $79,983 to $99,384
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $71,728
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Data Communications Technician Salaries by Percentile

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75th Percentile $99,384 $8,282 $1,911 $48
Average $89,050 $7,421 $1,713 $43
25th Percentile $79,983 $6,665 $1,538 $38
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Key Factors That Influence Data Communications Technician Salaries

A Data Communications Technician'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 Data Communications Technician Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Data Communications Technician'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): $60,623
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $76,048
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $89,680
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $85,747
  • Expert (over 8 years): $119,283
Levels Salary
Telecommu... Level Data Communications Technician$60,623
Telecommu... Level Data Communications Technician$76,048
Data Comm... Level Data Communications Technician$89,680
Telecommu... Level Data Communications Technician$85,747
Telecommu... Level Data Communications Technician$119,283
$60,623 0 yr
$76,048 < 2 yrs
$89,680 2-4 yrs
$85,747 5-8 yrs
$119,283 > 8 yrs
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How Do Data Communications Technician 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 Data Communications Technicians. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $98,596.
  • California: $98,222.
  • Massachusetts: $96,913.

Top Paying Cities for Data Communications Technicians

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: $112,319
  • San Francisco: $111,089
  • Oakland: $108,748

What Skills Can Increase a Data Communications Technician's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Troubleshooting (Mentioned in 2.74% Job Postings): 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.
  • CPR (Mentioned in 9.79% Job Postings): Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) combines rescue breathing (mouth-to-mouth) and chest compressions to temporarily pump enough blood to the brain until specialized treatment is available.
  • Microsoft Office (Mentioned in 1.54% Job Postings): Microsoft Office is a suite of desktop productivity applications that is designed by Microsoft for business use. You can create documents containing text and images, work with data in spreadsheets and databases, create presentations and posters.
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Troubleshooting 2.74%
CPR 9.79%
Microsoft Office 1.54%
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 Data Communications Technician's salary.
  • Bill of Materials: Can increase your salary by up to 11%.
  • Initiative: Can increase your salary by up to 10%.
  • Network Solutions: Can increase your salary by up to 10%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Bill of Materials
 $98,846
11%
Initiative
 $97,955
10%
Network Solutions
 $97,955
10%
Civil Engineering
 $97,955
10%
Project Management
 $97,065
9%
Commitment
 $96,174
8%
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Data Communications Technician Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Data Communications Technician roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 45% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Internet and Pharmaceuticals sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 20% above the average. In contrast, Data Communications Technician positions in Retail & Wholesale or Hospitality & Leisure typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Data Communications Technician as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Data Communications Technician

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Internet$106,860$51.020%
Pharmaceuticals$106,860$51.020%
Software & Networking$106,860$51.020%
Biotechnology$102,408$49.015%
Energy & Utilities$97,955$47.010%

How Education impacts a Data Communications Technician's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Data Communications Technicians enter the field with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate 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 Data Communications Technician with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate is between $80,840 and $86,771).

Data Communications Technician Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Data Communications Technician
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 1.5%
High School 43.8%
Associates 27.3%
Bachelors 22.7%
Masters 4.6%
Doctorate 0.0%
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Data Communications Technician Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Data Communications Technician'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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Average $89,050/year
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Average $7,421/month
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Average $1,713/week
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Average $43/hour
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Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $99,384 $8,282 $1,911 $48
Average $89,050 $7,421 $1,713 $43
25th Percentile $79,983 $6,665 $1,538 $38

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Salary Trends for Data Communications Technician

Salaries for a Data Communications Technician can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary increased from $63,406 in 2023 to around $64,024 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Data Communications Technician salary trends, .

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