Telecommunications Engineering Specialists Salary by State
The national median pay for telecommunications engineering specialists is $134,050 a year. By state, it ranges from $90,990 in Mississippi to $168,070 in Washington. These figures are for the broader BLS group “Computer Network Architects”.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
U.S. pay range
- Lowest 10%
- $79,900
- 25th percentile
- $104,620
- Median
- $134,050
- 75th percentile
- $168,200
- Top 10%
- $202,680
Annual pay, all U.S. workers in this job (broader BLS group “Computer Network Architects”). About 179,740 jobs.
Median pay in 50 states and DC
| # | State | Median | vs. U.S. | Lowest 10% | Top 10% | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington | $168,070 | +25% | $93,610 | $224,910 | 4,730 |
| 2 | New Jersey | $162,350 | +21% | $101,730 | $213,630 | 5,660 |
| 3 | Maryland | $159,460 | +19% | $98,900 | $213,140 | 5,860 |
| 4 | California | $158,870 | +19% | $97,070 | $224,930 | 14,870 |
| 5 | Massachusetts | $155,060 | +16% | $98,730 | $211,580 | 6,270 |
| 6 | South Dakota | $153,390 | +14% | $96,670 | $199,420 | 420 |
| 7 | Delaware | $148,390 | +11% | $85,270 | $199,690 | 760 |
| 8 | Connecticut | $143,890 | +7% | $98,180 | $197,040 | 1,570 |
| 9 | Virginia | $141,340 | +5% | $85,050 | $210,180 | 9,380 |
| 10 | New York | $140,390 | +5% | $83,260 | $214,590 | 9,800 |
| 11 | Colorado | $139,230 | +4% | $94,920 | $206,600 | 16,380 |
| 12 | Nevada | $138,060 | +3% | $83,830 | $164,880 | 1,010 |
| 13 | District of Columbia | $137,670 | +3% | $102,450 | $205,420 | 1,490 |
| 14 | Oregon | $135,660 | +1% | $90,360 | $173,880 | 1,540 |
| 15 | South Carolina | $134,990 | +1% | $82,060 | $185,160 | 1,950 |
| 16 | Georgia | $133,890 | 0% | $51,710 | $179,040 | 7,690 |
| 17 | Texas | $133,310 | −1% | $70,110 | $191,800 | 13,650 |
| 18 | Minnesota | $133,270 | −1% | $81,500 | $171,700 | 2,040 |
| 19 | Florida | $132,800 | −1% | $81,500 | $184,680 | 9,370 |
| 20 | Illinois | $132,790 | −1% | $81,630 | $201,190 | 7,810 |
| 21 | Pennsylvania | $131,840 | −2% | $79,240 | $188,120 | 6,080 |
| 22 | Wisconsin | $131,720 | −2% | $87,280 | $172,690 | 2,170 |
| 23 | Rhode Island | $131,320 | −2% | $58,760 | $175,800 | 460 |
| 24 | Ohio | $131,070 | −2% | $84,340 | $180,640 | 5,150 |
| 25 | Arizona | $130,890 | −2% | $81,530 | $175,820 | 3,990 |
| 26 | Alabama | $130,810 | −2% | $76,960 | $173,400 | 4,200 |
| 27 | North Carolina | $127,320 | −5% | $79,120 | $173,410 | 8,350 |
| 28 | New Hampshire | $125,420 | −6% | $76,080 | $209,530 | 560 |
| 29 | Indiana | $124,190 | −7% | $76,270 | $174,580 | 2,030 |
| 30 | Tennessee | $123,860 | −8% | $82,340 | $172,980 | 4,330 |
| 31 | West Virginia | $122,520 | −9% | $79,440 | $146,440 | 360 |
| 32 | Utah | $121,000 | −10% | $75,640 | $182,790 | 1,330 |
| 33 | Alaska | $119,720 | −11% | $88,690 | $173,070 | 120 |
| 34 | Nebraska | $116,420 | −13% | $77,570 | $163,200 | 1,350 |
| 35 | Michigan | $112,040 | −16% | $71,400 | $167,960 | 3,210 |
| 36 | Vermont | $110,930 | −17% | $84,970 | $155,420 | 130 |
| 37 | Arkansas | $110,400 | −18% | $80,930 | $166,780 | 910 |
| 38 | Oklahoma | $109,450 | −18% | $70,290 | $165,730 | 1,320 |
| 39 | New Mexico | $109,080 | −19% | $70,680 | $152,260 | 420 |
| 40 | North Dakota | $108,990 | −19% | $76,320 | $146,550 | 230 |
| 41 | Maine | $108,570 | −19% | $83,990 | $158,480 | 570 |
| 42 | Hawaii | $108,000 | −19% | $78,980 | $165,940 | 320 |
| 43 | Idaho | $107,620 | −20% | $70,720 | $174,510 | 720 |
| 44 | Louisiana | $106,620 | −20% | $78,930 | $162,340 | 470 |
| 45 | Montana | $104,300 | −22% | $73,970 | $162,590 | 250 |
| 46 | Kentucky | $103,740 | −23% | $62,850 | $168,350 | 1,710 |
| 47 | Missouri | $103,130 | −23% | $62,080 | $168,820 | 3,360 |
| 48 | Iowa | $103,050 | −23% | $62,850 | $160,320 | 1,170 |
| 49 | Kansas | $100,610 | −25% | $62,320 | $159,920 | 1,770 |
| 50 | Wyoming | $100,520 | −25% | $79,180 | $134,970 | 50 |
| 51 | Mississippi | $90,990 | −32% | $57,760 | $174,600 | Not published |
BLS OEWS May 2025 state estimates for the broader group “Computer Network Architects”. States without published data are not listed. “Not published”: BLS withheld the value or it is above the highest amount BLS publishes. Pay is not adjusted for living costs.
Telecommunications Engineering Specialists salary questions
Which state pays telecommunications engineering specialists the most?
Washington, with a median of $168,070 a year (+25% vs. the national median of $134,050). BLS May 2025.
Which state pays telecommunications engineering specialists the least?
Mississippi, with a median of $90,990 a year (−32% vs. national).
Where do most telecommunications engineering specialists work?
Colorado has the most jobs, about 16,380, with a median of $139,230.
Does a higher salary mean more money left over?
Not always. These are pay figures only. Living costs, taxes and housing differ a lot between states, and this page does not adjust for them.