Communications Equipment Operators, All Other Salary
The median communications equipment operators, all other salary in the United States is $54,680 per year ($26.29/hour). Salaries range from $38,900 at the entry level to $94,640+ for the top 10% of earners. There are 1,200 communications equipment operators, all other jobs nationwide. Employment is projected to grow 2.5% through 2034.
Last updated: June 2026 · Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Median Salary
$54,680
per year
Hourly Rate
$26.29
per hour
Employment
1,200
jobs in the U.S.
Salary Distribution
10th percentile
$38,900
25th percentile
$46,460
Median
$54,680
75th percentile
$78,470
90th percentile
$94,640
Job Growth (2024-2034)
+2.5%
As fast as average
Annual Openings
100
jobs/year (growth + replacements)
Education Required
High school diploma or equivalent
Training Needed
Short-term on-the-job training
Communications Equipment Operators, All Other Salary by State
Best Cities (cost-adjusted) →Limited data available — BLS only publishes salary data for areas with sufficient survey responses.
Salary Map — Click a state for details
$46K$87K■ No data
Top Paying States
Missouri
$87K
+59%
California
$79K
+45%
Texas
$58K
+7%
Massachusetts
$55K
-0%
Minnesota
$55K
-0%
Michigan
$52K
-5%
Louisiana
$49K
-11%
Ohio
$47K
-13%
North Carolina
$46K
-15%
Vertical line = national median. Click a state for full details.
| State | Median | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri | $87,030 | +59.2% |
| California | $79,450 | +45.3% |
| Texas | $58,410 | +6.8% |
| Massachusetts | $54,500 | -0.3% |
| Minnesota | $54,500 | -0.3% |
| Michigan | $51,920 | -5.0% |
| Louisiana | $48,560 | -11.2% |
| Ohio | $47,360 | -13.4% |
| North Carolina | $46,430 | -15.1% |
Communications Equipment Operators, All Other Salary by Metro Area
Limited metro data available — BLS only publishes data for areas with sufficient survey responses.
| Metro Area | Median | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $60,630 | +10.9% |
| San Juan-Bayamon-Caguas, PR | $22,850 | -58.2% |
| Puerto Rico | $21,840 | -60.1% |
Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Data reflects the most recent annual survey.
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