Telecommunications Tech Salary in the United States

How much does a Telecommunications Tech make in the United States?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Telecommunications Tech in the United States is $75,494 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $36.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $93,384
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $68,395 to $84,858
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $61,931
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Telecommunications Tech Salaries by Percentile

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Salary		 Monthly
Pay		 Weekly
Pay		 Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $84,858 $7,072 $1,632 $41
Average $75,494 $6,291 $1,452 $36
25th Percentile $68,395 $5,700 $1,315 $33
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Key Factors That Influence Telecommunications Tech Salaries

A Telecommunications Tech'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 Tech Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Telecommunications Tech'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): $72,494
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $72,704
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $74,806
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $78,248
  • Expert (over 8 years): $79,626
Levels Salary
Entry Level Telecommunications Tech$72,494
Intermediate Level Telecommunications Tech$72,704
Senior Level Telecommunications Tech$74,806
Specialist Level Telecommunications Tech$78,248
Expert Level Telecommunications Tech$79,626
$72,494 0 yr
$72,704 < 2 yrs
$74,806 2-4 yrs
$78,248 5-8 yrs
$79,626 > 8 yrs
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How Do Telecommunications Tech 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 Teches. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $83,587.
  • California: $83,270.
  • Massachusetts: $82,160.

Top Paying Cities for Telecommunications Teches

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: $95,221
  • San Francisco: $94,285
  • Oakland: $92,194

What Skills Can Increase a Telecommunications Tech's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Customer Service (Mentioned in 5.61% Job Postings): Customer service is the provision of service to customers before, during and after a purchase. The perception of success of such interactions is dependent on employees "who can adjust themselves to the personality of the guest". Customer service concerns the priority an organization assigns to customer service relative to components such as product innovation and pricing. In this sense, an organization that values good customer service may spend more money in training employees than the average organization or may proactively interview customers for feedback. From the point of view of an overall sales process engineering effort, customer service plays an important role in an organization's ability to generate income and revenue. From that perspective, customer service should be included as part of an overall approach to systematic improvement. One good customer service experience can change the entire perception a customer holds towards the organization.
  • Repairing (Mentioned in 4.94% Job Postings): To put something that is damaged, broken, or not working correctly, back into good condition or make it work again.
  • Network Solutions (Mentioned in 1.25% Job Postings): Network Solutions offers everything you need to get online quickly. From website development to optimization, social media, online advertising and more, we'll have your business online in no time.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Customer Service 5.61%
Repairing 4.94%
Network Solutions 1.25%
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 Tech's salary.
  • Analysis: Can increase your salary by up to 36%.
  • Store Operations: Can increase your salary by up to 16%.
  • Repairing: Can increase your salary by up to 15%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Analysis
 $102,672
36%
Store Operations
 $87,573
16%
Repairing
 $86,818
15%
Troubleshooting
 $83,799
11%
Triage
 $79,269
5%
Team Operations
 $78,514
4%
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How Education impacts a Telecommunications Tech's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Telecommunications Teches 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 Telecommunications Tech with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate is between $66,999 and $71,770).

Telecommunications Tech Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Telecommunications Tech
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 1.6%
High School 38.7%
Associates 37.1%
Bachelors 21.8%
Masters 0.8%
Doctorate 0.0%
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Telecommunications Tech Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Telecommunications Tech'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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$68,395
Average $75,494/year
$84,858
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Average $6,291/month
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Average $1,452/week
$1,632
$33
Average $36/hour
$41
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $84,858 $7,072 $1,632 $41
Average $75,494 $6,291 $1,452 $36
25th Percentile $68,395 $5,700 $1,315 $33

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Salary Trends for Telecommunications Tech

Salaries for a Telecommunications Tech can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $57,397 in 2023 to around $56,537 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Telecommunications Tech salary trends, .

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