Communications Equipment Operators, All Other Salaries by State
Mean and median pay, wage percentiles, employment, and top-paying metro areas for communications equipment operators, all others across the U.S. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 (data.bls.gov OEWS tool /OESServices/combo/table, all-occupation crawl by area).
Job Outlook, 2024–2034
Source: BLS Employment Projections 2024-2034.
Salary Map
Brighter tiles = higher average pay; dashed tiles have no data. Click a state for details.
💰 Top 5 Highest-Paying States
- Missouri$76,820
- California$74,710
- Minnesota$62,910
- Massachusetts$61,270
- Texas$57,360
📉 5 Lowest-Paying States
- North Carolina$47,570
- Ohio$48,050
- Louisiana$48,620
- Michigan$51,910
- Texas$57,360
State Rankings
| # | State | Mean | Median | Hourly | vs. U.S. | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Missouri | $76,820 | $87,030 | $37 | +23.6% | 50 |
| 2 | California | $74,710 | $79,450 | $36 | +20.2% | 450 |
| 3 | Minnesota | $62,910 | $54,500 | $30 | +1.3% | — |
| 4 | Massachusetts | $61,270 | $54,500 | $29 | -1.4% | 40 |
| 5 | Texas | $57,360 | $58,410 | $28 | -7.7% | 110 |
| 6 | Michigan | $51,910 | $51,920 | $25 | -16.4% | 40 |
| 7 | Louisiana | $48,620 | $48,560 | $23 | -21.7% | 40 |
| 8 | Ohio | $48,050 | $47,360 | $23 | -22.7% | 60 |
| 9 | North Carolina | $47,570 | $46,430 | $23 | -23.4% | 30 |
Top-Paying Metro Areas
Highest median pay among 2 metro areas.
| # | Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $60,630 | $65,610 | 170 |
Pay by Industry
Highest-paying industries employing communications equipment operators, all others (BLS OEWS, by median).
| # | Industry | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Local Government, excluding Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation) | $78,200 | $76,090 | 310 |
| 2 | Local Government, including Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation) | $76,250 | $74,870 | 330 |
| 3 | Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Schools and Hospitals and USPS | $65,620 | $68,690 | 570 |
| 4 | Federal, State, and Local Government, including State and Local Schools and Hospitals and USPS | $65,620 | $68,670 | 600 |
| 5 | Sector 99 - Federal, State, and Local Government, excl. State & Local Schools & Hospitals & USPS | $65,620 | $68,690 | 570 |
| 6 | Credit Intermediation and Related Activities | $58,430 | $56,020 | — |
| 7 | Federal Government, including the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) | $57,840 | $62,820 | 150 |
| 8 | Telecommunications | $57,320 | $63,410 | — |
| 9 | Federal Executive Branch (OEWS Designation) | $56,620 | $59,160 | 140 |
| 10 | Cross-Industry, Private, Federal, State, and Local | $54,680 | $62,130 | 1,200 |
| 11 | Sector 56 - Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | $54,500 | $53,800 | 30 |
| 12 | Sector 51 - Information | $54,030 | $59,260 | — |
Workforce Deep-Dive
Distribution and demographics from Census ACS (2023, self-reported). Wage figures here are ACS averages and run lower than the authoritative BLS wages above; use them for shape, not exact pay.
Annual wage distribution
Pay by age band
Education level
Full-time vs part-time
Race / ethnicity
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do communications equipment operators, all other make in the U.S.?
The median communications equipment operators, all other salary in the United States is $54,680 per year (mean $62,130), and about 80% earn between $38,900 and $94,640.
How much do communications equipment operators, all other make per hour?
Roughly $30 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $62,130 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Which state pays communications equipment operators, all other the most?
Missouri has the highest average pay for communications equipment operators, all other at $76,820 per year (median $87,030).
What is the job outlook for communications equipment operators, all other?
Employment is projected to change +2.5% from 2024 to 2034 (About as fast as average), with about 100 openings per year.