As of April 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Communication Engineer in Carson City, NV is $70,510, equivalent to $34 per hour, $1,356 weekly, or $5,876 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Communication Engineer in cities like Santa Clara, San Jose, and Fremont.

Annually Salaries for Communication Engineer in Carson City, NV vary widely, spanning from $54,035 to $75,575. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($61,886) and 75th percentile ($73,161), while top earners (90th percentile) make $75,575 per year. This $11,275 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Troubleshooting or Semiconductors, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Carson City Communication Engineer often earn 1.0% lower than national averages. However, Carson City currently ranks 351 statewide for Communication Engineer job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Communication Engineer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Communication Engineer Salary $54,035 Carson City, NV April 01, 2026
25th Percentile Communication Engineer Salary $61,886 Carson City, NV April 01, 2026
50th Percentile Communication Engineer Salary $70,510 Carson City, NV April 01, 2026
75th Percentile Communication Engineer Salary $73,161 Carson City, NV April 01, 2026
90th Percentile Communication Engineer Salary $75,575 Carson City, NV April 01, 2026
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    Communication Engineer

    0 - 2 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    Telecommunications Engineer II

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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About Carson City, Nevada    Carson City is an independent city and capital of the US state of Nevada, named after the mountain man Kit Carson. As of the 2010 census, the populati....More

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