Telecommunications Engineering Specialists Salary in North Carolina
Telecommunications Engineering Specialists in North Carolina earn a median of $127,320 a year, −5% 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
- $127,320
- vs. U.S. median
- −5% ($134,050)
- Rank among states
- 27 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 8,350
Pay range in North Carolina
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $79,120; the top 10% earn over $173,410. Nationally the range is $79,900 to $202,680.
States ranked near North Carolina
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Telecommunications Engineering Specialists pay in North Carolina
How much do telecommunications engineering specialists make in North Carolina?
The median is $127,320 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $79,120 and the top 10% earn over $173,410. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is North Carolina a good state for telecommunications engineering specialists?
On pay alone it ranks 27 of 51 (−5% vs. the national median of $134,050). Living costs are not included.