What are the main factors that influence a Telecommunications Project Manager's salary?

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

What industry pays the highest salary for Telecommunications Project Manager?

The Aerospace & Defense industry offers the highest average compensation for Telecommunications Project Manager roles, with salaries approximately 50% above the market median.

How does experience change A Telecommunications Project Manager's salary?

A Telecommunications Project Manager's salary grows with experience: a Telecommunications Supervisor II (10+ years)earns $117,397, a Telecommunications Supervisor III (10+ years)earns $127,397, a Telecommunications Project Manager (10+ years)earns $145,214, a Telecommunications Senior Manager (10+ years)earns $170,007, a VP of Telecommunications (10+ years)earns $204,319,

What are the highest paying states for a Telecommunications Project Manager?

Telecommunications Project Manager salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Telecommunications Project Manager roles are District of Columbia $160,174, California $159,567, Massachusetts $157,440. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Telecommunications Project Manager roles make?

Salaries for Telecommunications Project Manager level roles vary by specialization: Telecommunications Senior Manager: $170,052; Telecommunications Network Engineer V: $154,653; Telecommunications Engineer V: $154,631; Telecommunications Analyst V: $149,411; Telecommunications Operations Manager: $145,300.

Telecommunications Project Manager Salary in Delaware

How much does a Telecommunications Project Manager make in Delaware?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for a Telecommunications Project Manager in Delaware is $146,503 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $70.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $180,011
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $133,633 to $164,042
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $121,915

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Telecommunications Project Manager Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$164,042	$13,670	$3,155	$79
Average	$146,503	$12,209	$2,817	$70
25th Percentile	$133,633	$11,136	$2,570	$64

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Key Factors That Influence Telecommunications Project Manager Salaries

A Telecommunications Project 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 and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Telecommunications Project Manager Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Telecommunications Project 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): $117,397
Early Career (1-2 years): $127,397
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $145,214
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $170,007
Expert (over 8 years): $204,319

Levels	Salary
Telecommu... Level Telecommunications Project Manager	$117,397
Telecommu... Level Telecommunications Project Manager	$127,397
Telecommu... Level Telecommunications Project Manager	$145,214
Telecommu... Level Telecommunications Project Manager	$170,007
VP of Tel... Level Telecommunications Project Manager	$204,319

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How Do Telecommunications Project Manager 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 Telecommunications Project Managers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $160,174.
California: $159,567.
Massachusetts: $157,440.

District of Columbia $160,174 California $159,567 Massachusetts $157,440 Washington $156,861 New Jersey $156,803 Alaska $156,601 Connecticut $154,605 New York $153,794

Hawaii $151,205 Rhode Island $149,990 Maryland $149,165 Minnesota $148,037 Colorado $147,603 Illinois $147,458 Oregon $146,908 Delaware $146,503

New Hampshire $146,249 Virginia $145,679 Pennsylvania $144,015 Nevada $143,176 North Dakota $142,901 Michigan $142,467 Wisconsin $142,308 Vermont $141,990

Texas $141,107 Maine $141,049 Arizona $140,963 Ohio $140,861 Georgia $139,530 Indiana $138,865 Wyoming $138,735 Utah $138,532

Iowa $138,445 Kansas $137,751 Louisiana $137,548 North Carolina $137,476 Missouri $137,447 Florida $136,883 Montana $136,579 Nebraska $136,290

Kentucky $136,131 South Carolina $135,552 Tennessee $135,190 Idaho $135,046 New Mexico $133,990 Oklahoma $133,758 Alabama $132,905 South Dakota $131,472

Arkansas $130,691 West Virginia $130,272 Mississippi $129,013

Top Paying Cities for Telecommunications Project 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:

Lincoln: $145,844
Little Creek: $146,911
Magnolia: $146,700

Lincoln, DE $145,844 Little Creek, DE $146,911 Magnolia, DE $146,700 Milford, DE $146,214 Marydel, DE $146,454 Millsboro, DE $145,232 Millville, DE $145,456 Milton, DE $145,708

Nassau, DE $145,813 Ocean View, DE $145,431 Rehoboth Beach, DE $145,710 Seaford, DE $145,793 Selbyville, DE $145,190 Smyrna, DE $147,012 Viola, DE $146,335 Woodside, DE $146,729

Bear, DE $146,390 Newark, DE $146,335 Claymont, DE $146,635 Delaware City, DE $146,482 Hockessin, DE $146,322 Kirkwood, DE $146,454 Middletown, DE $146,510 Montchanin, DE $146,356

New Castle, DE $146,377 Odessa, DE $146,583 Port Penn, DE $146,681 Rockland, DE $146,370 Saint Georges, DE $146,464 Townsend, DE $146,690 Winterthur, DE $146,388 Lewes, DE $145,764

Wilmington, DE $146,330 Dover, DE $146,911 Dover Afb, DE $146,137 Bethany Beach, DE $145,278 Bethel, DE $145,428 Bridgeville, DE $145,771 Camden Wyoming, DE $146,497 Cheswold, DE $146,863

Clayton, DE $146,868 Dagsboro, DE $145,177 Delmar, DE $144,944 Ellendale, DE $145,384 Felton, DE $146,202 Fenwick Island, DE $145,208 Frankford, DE $144,955 Frederica, DE $146,347

Georgetown, DE $145,122 Greenwood, DE $145,794 Harbeson, DE $145,276 Harrington, DE $146,017 Hartly, DE $146,471 Houston, DE $145,809 Kenton, DE $146,875 Laurel, DE $145,035

Yorklyn, DE $146,366

Telecommunications Project Manager Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Telecommunications Project Manager roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 100% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Aerospace & Defense and Business Services sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 50% above the average. In contrast, Telecommunications Project Manager positions in Biotechnology or Transportation typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Telecommunications Project Manager as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industry for a Telecommunications Project Manager

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Aerospace & Defense	$219,755	$106.0	50%

Telecommunications Project Manager Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Telecommunications Project 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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$133,633

Average $146,503/year

$164,042

$11,136

Average $12,209/month

$13,670

$2,570

Average $2,817/week

$3,155

$64

Average $70/hour

$79

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$164,042	$13,670	$3,155	$79
Average	$146,503	$12,209	$2,817	$70
25th Percentile	$133,633	$11,136	$2,570	$64

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