Data current as of August 2026 · sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and O*NET
Average base salary, Missouri
$115,000 / year
≈ $9,600 per month · $55.29 per hour
BLS May 2025 state data for Missouri · median $106,500
25th percentile
$81,500Average
$115,00075th percentile
$141,000
$81,500Average
$115,00075th percentile
$141,000
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025 (occupation group), with detailed role definition from O*NET, aged to 2026 using compounded market movement. State selections show BLS state-level figures where published. Actual pay varies with experience, industry, and organization size.
Telecommunications Engineering Specialist salary by state
Alabama$133,000
Alaska$132,000
Arizona$136,000
Arkansas$123,000
California$167,000
Colorado$151,500
Connecticut$153,500
Delaware$148,500
District of Columbia$151,000
Florida$142,000
Georgia$134,000
Hawaii$122,500
Idaho$123,000
Illinois$143,500
Indiana$128,500
Iowa$113,500
Kansas$109,500
Kentucky$114,000
Louisiana$118,000
Maine$119,000
Maryland$161,500
Massachusetts$157,000
Michigan$122,500
Minnesota$138,500
Mississippi$107,500
Missouri$115,000
Montana$115,000
Nebraska$123,000
Nevada$137,500
New Hampshire$138,500
New Jersey$165,000
New Mexico$112,500
New York$153,000
North Carolina$135,500
North Dakota$116,500
Ohio$137,500
Oklahoma$119,000
Oregon$140,000
Pennsylvania$141,000
Rhode Island$136,000
South Carolina$141,000
South Dakota$157,000
Tennessee$131,500
Texas$139,500
Utah$132,500
Vermont$121,500
Virginia$153,000
Washington$170,500
West Virginia$118,500
Wisconsin$138,000
Wyoming$103,500
About this role
Telecommunications Engineering Specialist is a professional role within the function in the Computer and Mathematical job family.
Pay for this title reflects both its level and its scope; see our Title Level and Organization Responsibility guides for how WePayFairly defines them.
What Telecommunications Engineering Specialists do
Typical education: Bachelor's Degree
- Consult with users, administrators, and engineers to identify business and technical requirements for proposed system modifications or technology purchases.
- Implement system renovation projects in collaboration with technical staff, engineering consultants, installers, and vendors.
- Keep abreast of changes in industry practices and emerging telecommunications technology by reviewing current literature, talking with colleagues, participating in educational programs, attending meetings or workshops, or participating in professional organizations or conferences.
- Review and evaluate requests from engineers, managers, and technicians for system modifications.
- Assess existing facilities' needs for new or modified telecommunications systems.
Top skills: Reading Comprehension Critical Thinking Active Listening Active Learning Writing Speaking
Includes information from O*NET OnLine by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (CC BY 4.0).
Telecommunications Engineering Specialist pay by experience level
Entry level$82,500
Typical starting pay (about the 10th percentile)
Early career$108,500
A few years in (about the 25th percentile)
Experienced$138,500
Mid-career median pay
Senior$174,000
Seasoned professionals (about the 75th percentile)
Top earners$210,000
Highest earners (about the 90th percentile)
Experience tiers are derived from the BLS wage percentile distribution for this occupation, aged to 2026. Actual pay varies by employer, location, and specialization.
Job outlook
+11.9%
projected change in jobs, 2024–2034
11,200
projected openings per year
Growing faster than average
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections program (2024–2034). Openings include growth and replacement needs.
Telecommunications Engineering Specialist salary by industry
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
65,320 workers
$147,500Computer Systems Design and Related Services
45,750 workers
$146,000Management of Companies and Enterprises
16,910 workers
$149,500Management of Companies and Enterprises
16,910 workers
$149,500Telecommunications
16,130 workers
$124,500Administrative and Support Services
10,320 workers
$139,000Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services
7,960 workers
$153,000Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services
7,960 workers
$153,000Credit Intermediation and Related Activities
7,330 workers
$150,000Employment Services
7,190 workers
$140,500National sector-level figures, BLS OEWS May 2025, aged to 2026.
How this role compares
Telecommunications Engineering Specialist pays 17% above the average across 38 roles in the Computer and Mathematical job family (family average $123,500).
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a Telecommunications Engineering Specialist make?
The average base salary for a Telecommunications Engineering Specialist in the United States is $144,500 per year, or about $69.47 per hour.
What is the typical salary range?
Pay typically falls between $108,500 and $174,000 per year (25th to 75th percentile) depending on experience, location, industry, and organization size.
How does this compare with other Computer and Mathematical roles?
The Computer and Mathematical job family averages $123,500 across 38 roles tracked by WePayFairly.
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