Communications Equipment Operators, All Other Salary in the United States
The median annual wage for communications equipment operators, all other in the U.S. is $54,680 ($26.29 per hour), according to the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program, May 2025 estimates.
- Median annual wage
- $54,680
- Mean annual wage
- $62,130
- Median hourly wage
- $26.29
- Employment
- 1,200
1,200 employed
Wage percentiles
| Percentile | Annual wage | Hourly wage |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $38,900 | $18.70 |
| 25th percentile | $46,460 | $22.34 |
| Median (50th) | $54,680 | $26.29 |
| 75th percentile | $78,470 | $37.73 |
| 90th percentile | $94,640 | $45.50 |
Highest-paying states for communications equipment operators, all other
| State | Median annual wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri | $87,030 | 50 |
| California | $79,450 | 450 |
| Texas | $58,410 | 110 |
| Massachusetts | $54,500 | 40 |
| Minnesota | $54,500 | — |
| Michigan | $51,920 | 40 |
| Louisiana | $48,560 | 40 |
| Ohio | $47,360 | 60 |
| North Carolina | $46,430 | 30 |
Lowest-paying states
- North Carolina: $46,430 median annual wage
- Ohio: $47,360 median annual wage
- Louisiana: $48,560 median annual wage
- Michigan: $51,920 median annual wage
- Minnesota: $54,500 median annual wage
About this occupation
All communications equipment operators not listed separately.
Education of the current workforce — typical entry: High school diploma or equivalent
| Education level | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Less than high school diploma | 1.9% |
| High school diploma or equivalent | 13.3% |
| Some college, no degree | 17.9% |
| Associate's degree | 19.0% |
| Bachelor's degree | 34.0% |
| Master's degree | 12.9% |
| Doctoral or professional degree | 0.9% |
Occupation profile data from CareerOneStop, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor.
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About this data
- Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — data period May 2025, retrieved August 13, 2026.
- Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — data period May 2025, retrieved August 13, 2026.
- CareerOneStop Occupation Profiles — data period 2026-08, retrieved August 14, 2026.
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