How much does a Communications Technician make?
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/yrThe estimated total pay for a Communications Technician is $59,389 per year in the United States area, with an average salary of $56,305 per year. These numbers represent the median, which is the midpoint of the ranges from our proprietary Total Pay Estimate model and based on salaries collected from our users. The estimated additional pay is $3,084 per year. Additional pay could include cash bonus, commission, tips, and profit sharing. The "Most Likely Range" represents values that exist within the 25th and 75th percentile of all pay data available for this role.
How accurate is this most likely Total Pay range (base + additional) of $47K-$75K/yr?
Top Paying Companies
For a Communications Technician in United States
Below is the total pay for the top 10 highest paying companies for a Communications Technician in United States. Employers include AT&T, Verizon and Comcast.
Top Paying Companies
For Communications Technician in United States
| 1 | AT&T | $74,917 | |
| 2 | Verizon | $69,804 | |
| 3 | Comcast | $61,135 | |
| 4 | Frontier | $60,383 | |
| 5 | US Navy | $59,253 | |
| 6 | Lumen | $57,189 | |
| 7 | US Marine Corps | $56,115 | |
| 8 | IES Communications | $55,732 | |
| 9 | Xfinity | $52,801 |
What are total pay estimates for a Communications Technician at different companies?
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Top Paying Industries
For a Communications Technician in United States
The top 3 paying industries for a Communications Technician in United States are Telecommunications with a median total pay of $61,135, Government & Public Administration with a median total pay of $57,684 and Information Technology with a median total pay of $54,995.
- Government & Public AdministrationGovernment & Public Administration$57,684
3% Lower than other industries
Glassdoor Economist Pay Overview
What is the pay outlook for Media & Communications?
Media and communications jobs are expected to see increased demand due to growth in different communications platforms. Digital expertise will become increasingly important as consumers continue to shift away from print, radio and television and towards electronic media. Most media & communications careers require higher education, although this varies greatly depending on the field, and usually offer above-average pay.
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Communications Technician pay FAQ
The average salary for a Communications Technician is $59,389 per year in United States. Salaries estimates are based on 667 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a Communications Technician employees in United States.
The highest salary for a Communications Technician in United States is $74,628 per year.
The lowest salary for a Communications Technician in United States is $47,402 per year.
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