Telecommunications Engineering Specialists Salary in District of Columbia
Telecommunications Engineering Specialists in District of Columbia earn a median of $137,670 a year, +3% 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
- $137,670
- vs. U.S. median
- +3% ($134,050)
- Rank among states
- 13 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,490
Pay range in District of Columbia
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $102,450; the top 10% earn over $205,420. Nationally the range is $79,900 to $202,680.
States ranked near District of Columbia
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Telecommunications Engineering Specialists pay in District of Columbia
How much do telecommunications engineering specialists make in District of Columbia?
The median is $137,670 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $102,450 and the top 10% earn over $205,420. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is District of Columbia a good state for telecommunications engineering specialists?
On pay alone it ranks 13 of 51 (+3% vs. the national median of $134,050). Living costs are not included.