Communications Equipment Operators, All Other Salary in the U.S.
Median annual pay in the U.S.
$54,680
$26.29/hour
BLS OEWS, May 2025
Wages: BLS OEWS, May 2025.
Pay
| Annual | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $38,900 | $18.70 |
| 25th percentile | $46,460 | $22.34 |
| Median | $54,680 | $26.29 |
| 75th percentile | $78,470 | $37.73 |
| 90th percentile | $94,640 | $45.50 |
Employment
- Employment in the U.S.
- 1,200
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Comparison
Wages: BLS OEWS, May 2025. Cost of living: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024.
| Rank | Median annual pay | Adjusted for cost of living (annual) |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri | ||
| 1st | $87,030 | $95,830 1st |
| California | ||
| 2nd | $79,450 | $71,758 2nd |
| Texas | ||
| 3rd | $58,410 | $60,181 3rd |
| Massachusetts | ||
| 4th | $54,500 | $51,533 7th |
| Minnesota | ||
| 4th | $54,500 | $55,262 4th |
| Michigan | ||
| 6th | $51,920 | $53,961 6th |
| Louisiana | ||
| 7th | $48,560 | $55,052 5th |
| Ohio | ||
| 8th | $47,360 | $51,049 8th |
| North Carolina | ||
| 9th | $46,430 | $49,223 9th |
Places with the same median share a rank and are listed alphabetically.
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Outlook
- Projected employment change, 2025–35 (U.S.)
- +1.0%
- Typical education needed for entry (U.S.)
- High school diploma or equivalent
BLS Employment Projections, 2025–35
Sources and update
- Wages and employment: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025.
- Cost of living: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024.
- Employment projections and typical education: BLS Employment Projections, 2025–35.
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