What are the top 10 cities with the highest pay for Telecommunication Engineering?

We've identified 10 cities in the United States where Telecommunication Engineering jobs typically pay above the area average. Topping the list is Stanford, CA (27.0% above average), followed by Nome, AK and Sacramento, CA. City Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage Stanford, CA $127,930 $10,660 $2,460 $61.50 Nome, AK $124,920 $10,410 $2,402 $60.06 Sacramento, CA $123,649 $10,304 $2,377 $59.45 Berkeley, CA $123,303 $10,275 $2,371 $59.28 Sitka, AK $121,313 $10,109 $2,332 $58.32 San Francisco, CA $118,644 $9,887 $2,281 $57.04 Redmond, WA $118,638 $9,886 $2,281 $57.04 Palo Alto, CA $118,377 $9,864 $2,276 $56.91 Santa Clara, CA $118,268 $9,855 $2,274 $56.86 Sunnyvale, CA $118,189 $9,849 $2,272 $56.82

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Q: How much does a Telecommunication Engineering make?

The average annual pay for a telecommunication engineering in the United States is $100,702 a year — that works out to approximately $48.41 an hour. The middle 80% of Telecommunication Engineerings earn between $65,500 (10th percentile) and $142,500 (90th percentile) per year, depending on experience and employer.

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Telecommunication Engineering Salary Comparison by Location

Nationwide

United States

$100,702

Columbus

Ohio

$97,268

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How much does a Telecommunication Engineering make?

As of Jul 31, 2026, the average annual pay for a Telecommunication Engineering in the United States is $100,702 a year.

Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $48.41 an hour. This is the equivalent of $1,936/week or $8,391/month.

While ZipRecruiter is seeing annual salaries as high as $150,500 and as low as $51,000, the majority of Telecommunication Engineering salaries currently range between $79,500 (25th percentile) to $122,500 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $142,500 annually across the United States. The average pay range for a Telecommunication Engineering varies greatly (by as much as 43000), which suggests there may be many opportunities for advancement and increased pay based on skill level, location and years of experience.

A Telecommunication Engineering in your area makes on average $97,268 per year, or $3,434 (3.410%) less than the national average annual salary of $100,702. Ohio ranks number 31 out of 50 states nationwide for Telecommunication Engineering salaries.

To estimate the most accurate annual salary range for Telecommunication Engineering jobs, ZipRecruiter continuously scans its database of millions of active jobs published locally throughout America.

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What are Top 10 Highest Paying Cities for Telecommunication Engineering Jobs

We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for a Telecommunication Engineering job is above the national average. Topping the list is Stanford, CA, , with Nome, AK, and Sacramento, CA, close behind in the second and third positions. Sacramento, CA, beats the national average by $22,947 (22.8%), and Stanford, CA, furthers that trend with another $27,228 (27.0%) above the $100,702 average.

With these 10 cities having average salaries higher than the national average, the opportunities for economic advancement by changing locations as a Telecommunication Engineering appears to be exceedingly fruitful.

Finally, another factor to consider is the average salary for these top 10 cities varies very little at 7% between Stanford, CA, and Sunnyvale, CA, , reinforcing the limited potential for much wage advancement. The possibility of a lower cost of living may be the best factor to use when considering location and salary for a Telecommunication Engineering role.

City	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
Stanford, CA	$127,930	$10,660	$2,460	$61.50
Nome, AK	$124,920	$10,410	$2,402	$60.06
Sacramento, CA	$123,649	$10,304	$2,377	$59.45
Berkeley, CA	$123,303	$10,275	$2,371	$59.28
Sitka, AK	$121,313	$10,109	$2,332	$58.32
San Francisco, CA	$118,644	$9,887	$2,281	$57.04
Redmond, WA	$118,638	$9,886	$2,281	$57.04
Palo Alto, CA	$118,377	$9,864	$2,276	$56.91
Santa Clara, CA	$118,268	$9,855	$2,274	$56.86
Sunnyvale, CA	$118,189	$9,849	$2,272	$56.82

What are Top 0 Best Paying Related Telecommunication Engineering Jobs in the U.S.

Analyzing some similar jobs related to the Telecommunication Engineering job category, we found that related job jobs have average salaries similar than Telecommunication Engineering jobs.

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Infographic detailing Telecommunication Engineering salary across the United States as of July 2026. Displays a bar chart with salary percentiles, a national average salary of $100,702 per year or $48.41 an hour, and a color-coded map showing state-by-state salary variations.

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