Telecommunications Engineering Specialists Salary in Kentucky
Telecommunications Engineering Specialists in Kentucky earn a median of $103,740 a year, −23% 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
- $103,740
- vs. U.S. median
- −23% ($134,050)
- Rank among states
- 46 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,710
Pay range in Kentucky
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $62,850; the top 10% earn over $168,350. Nationally the range is $79,900 to $202,680.
States ranked near Kentucky
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Telecommunications Engineering Specialists pay in Kentucky
How much do telecommunications engineering specialists make in Kentucky?
The median is $103,740 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $62,850 and the top 10% earn over $168,350. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Kentucky a good state for telecommunications engineering specialists?
On pay alone it ranks 46 of 51 (−23% vs. the national median of $134,050). Living costs are not included.