Telecommunications Engineering Specialists Salary in Virginia
Telecommunications Engineering Specialists in Virginia earn a median of $141,340 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
- $141,340
- vs. U.S. median
- +5% ($134,050)
- Rank among states
- 9 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 9,380
Pay range in Virginia
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $85,050; the top 10% earn over $210,180. Nationally the range is $79,900 to $202,680.
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Telecommunications Engineering Specialists pay in Virginia
How much do telecommunications engineering specialists make in Virginia?
The median is $141,340 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $85,050 and the top 10% earn over $210,180. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Virginia a good state for telecommunications engineering specialists?
On pay alone it ranks 9 of 51 (+5% vs. the national median of $134,050). Living costs are not included.