Telecommunications Engineering Specialists Salary in California
Telecommunications Engineering Specialists in California earn a median of $158,870 a year, +19% compared with the U.S. median. Figures are for the broader BLS group “Computer Network Architects”.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $158,870
- vs. U.S. median
- +19% ($134,050)
- Rank among states
- 4 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 14,870
Pay range in California
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $97,070; the top 10% earn over $224,930. Nationally the range is $79,900 to $202,680.
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Telecommunications Engineering Specialists pay in California
How much do telecommunications engineering specialists make in California?
The median is $158,870 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $97,070 and the top 10% earn over $224,930. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is California a good state for telecommunications engineering specialists?
On pay alone it ranks 4 of 51 (+19% vs. the national median of $134,050). Living costs are not included.