What are the top 10 cities with the highest pay for Telecommunications?

We've identified 10 cities in the United States where Telecommunications jobs typically pay above the area average. Topping the list is Mineral, VA (45.3% above average), followed by Wasco, CA and Nome, AK. City Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage Mineral, VA $86,665 $7,222 $1,666 $41.67 Wasco, CA $76,548 $6,379 $1,472 $36.80 Nome, AK $73,971 $6,164 $1,422 $35.56 Cupertino, CA $73,569 $6,130 $1,414 $35.37 California City, CA $73,133 $6,094 $1,406 $35.16 Mercer Island, WA $73,031 $6,085 $1,404 $35.11 Berkeley, CA $73,014 $6,084 $1,404 $35.10 Sitka, AK $71,835 $5,986 $1,381 $34.54 Holdrege, NE $71,429 $5,952 $1,373 $34.34 Justin, TX $70,422 $5,868 $1,354 $33.86

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Q: How much does a Telecommunications make?

The average annual pay for a telecommunications in the United States is $59,630 a year — that works out to approximately $28.67 an hour. The middle 80% of Telecommunicationss earn between $39,000 (10th percentile) and $84,000 (90th percentile) per year, depending on experience and employer.

Q: What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Telecommunications Jobs in the United States?

We found several jobs related to Telecommunications in the United States that pay more on average. Topping the list is Medical Illustration at $107,216 (179.8%) above Telecommunications. Job Title Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage Medical Illustration $166,846 $13,903 $3,208 $80.21 Ff $147,704 $12,308 $2,840 $71.01 Awg $56,633 $4,719 $1,089 $27.23 Logistics Operator $53,427 $4,452 $1,027 $25.69 Station Operator $42,316 $3,526 $813 $20.34

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Telecommunications Salary Comparison by Location

Nationwide

United States

$59,630

Columbus

Ohio

$57,597

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How much does a Telecommunications make?

As of Sep 6, 2026, the average annual pay for a Telecommunications in the United States is $59,630 a year.

Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $28.67 an hour. This is the equivalent of $1,146/week or $4,969/month.

While ZipRecruiter is seeing annual salaries as high as $88,500 and as low as $32,500, the majority of Telecommunications salaries currently range between $46,000 (25th percentile) to $70,000 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $84,000 annually across the United States. The average pay range for a Telecommunications varies greatly (by as much as 24000), which suggests there may be many opportunities for advancement and increased pay based on skill level, location and years of experience.

A Telecommunications in your area makes on average $57,597 per year, or $2,033 (3.409%) less than the national average annual salary of $59,630. Ohio ranks number 42 out of 50 states nationwide for Telecommunications salaries.

To estimate the most accurate annual salary range for Telecommunications 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 Telecommunications Jobs

We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for a Telecommunications job is above the national average. Topping the list is Mineral, VA, , with Wasco, CA, and Nome, AK, close behind in the second and third positions. Nome, AK, beats the national average by $14,341 (24.0%), and Mineral, VA, furthers that trend with another $27,035 (45.3%) above the $59,630 average.

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

However, another factor to consider is the average salary for these top 10 cities varies modestly at 20% between Mineral, VA, and Justin, TX, , suggesting it may be difficult to see much positive wage advancement. The possibility of a lower cost of living may help determine the balance between location and salary for a Telecommunications role.

City	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
Mineral, VA	$86,665	$7,222	$1,666	$41.67
Wasco, CA	$76,548	$6,379	$1,472	$36.80
Nome, AK	$73,971	$6,164	$1,422	$35.56
Cupertino, CA	$73,569	$6,130	$1,414	$35.37
California City, CA	$73,133	$6,094	$1,406	$35.16
Mercer Island, WA	$73,031	$6,085	$1,404	$35.11
Berkeley, CA	$73,014	$6,084	$1,404	$35.10
Sitka, AK	$71,835	$5,986	$1,381	$34.54
Holdrege, NE	$71,429	$5,952	$1,373	$34.34
Justin, TX	$70,422	$5,868	$1,354	$33.86

What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Telecommunications Jobs in the U.S.

We found a few related jobs that pay more than jobs in the Telecommunications category.

For example Medical Illustration jobs pay as much as $107,216 (179.8%) more than the average Telecommunications salary of $59,630. If you're qualified, finding work as a Medical Illustration may help you make more money than that of the average Telecommunications position.

Job Title	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
Medical Illustration	$166,846	$13,903	$3,208	$80.21
Ff	$147,704	$12,308	$2,840	$71.01
Awg	$56,633	$4,719	$1,089	$27.23
Logistics Operator	$53,427	$4,452	$1,027	$25.69
Station Operator	$42,316	$3,526	$813	$20.34

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Infographic detailing Telecommunications salary across the United States as of August 2026. Displays a bar chart with salary percentiles, a national average salary of $59,630 per year or $28.67 an hour, and a color-coded map showing state-by-state salary variations.

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