Communications Equipment Operators, All Other Salary Trend (2011–2024)
Historical salary and employment data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Median Salary in 2024
$49,910
↑ 29.2% since 2011
Median Salary Over Time
Communications Equipment Operators, All Other — Median Annual Salary
Employment Over Time
Communications Equipment Operators, All Other — Total Employment
Key Insights
📈Salaries grew 29.2% since 2011 ($38,620 → $49,910)
🏆Peak year: 2024 at $49,910
🦠COVID impact: Salary rose 9.1% from 2019 to 2020, likely reflecting workforce composition changes.
💰After inflation (~3%/yr), real growth is approximately -12%
Year-by-Year Salary Data
| Year | Median Salary | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $49,910 | +1.2% |
| 2023 | $49,310 | +6.8% |
| 2022 | $46,180 | -1.7% |
| 2021 | $47,000 | +0.7% |
| 2020 | $46,680 | +9.1% |
| 2019 | $42,790 | +4.2% |
| 2018 | $41,050 | -1.0% |
| 2017 | $41,480 | +4.6% |
| 2016 | $39,640 | -1.7% |
| 2015 | $40,330 | +0.6% |
| 2014 | $40,080 | -1.6% |
| 2013 | $40,720 | +1.2% |
| 2012 | $40,250 | +4.2% |
| 2011 | $38,620 | — |
Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), 2011–2024. All figures are annual median wages in nominal dollars.