Telecommunications Engineering Specialists Salary in Rhode Island
Telecommunications Engineering Specialists in Rhode Island earn a median of $131,320 a year, −2% 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
- $131,320
- vs. U.S. median
- −2% ($134,050)
- Rank among states
- 23 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 460
Pay range in Rhode Island
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $58,760; the top 10% earn over $175,800. Nationally the range is $79,900 to $202,680.
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Telecommunications Engineering Specialists pay in Rhode Island
How much do telecommunications engineering specialists make in Rhode Island?
The median is $131,320 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $58,760 and the top 10% earn over $175,800. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Rhode Island a good state for telecommunications engineering specialists?
On pay alone it ranks 23 of 51 (−2% vs. the national median of $134,050). Living costs are not included.