Telecommunications Engineering Specialists Salary in Illinois
Telecommunications Engineering Specialists in Illinois earn a median of $132,790 a year, −1% 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
- $132,790
- vs. U.S. median
- −1% ($134,050)
- Rank among states
- 20 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 7,810
Pay range in Illinois
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $81,630; the top 10% earn over $201,190. Nationally the range is $79,900 to $202,680.
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Telecommunications Engineering Specialists pay in Illinois
How much do telecommunications engineering specialists make in Illinois?
The median is $132,790 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $81,630 and the top 10% earn over $201,190. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Illinois a good state for telecommunications engineering specialists?
On pay alone it ranks 20 of 51 (−1% vs. the national median of $134,050). Living costs are not included.