Telecommunications technicians
Salary, job outlook, AI risk & career information
Telecommunications technicians in the United States earn a median salary of $64,310 per year — about $31 per hour, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Roughly 269K people work in this occupation nationwide, with projected employment growth of -3%.
Median Salary
$64,310
~$31/hr · ~$5,359/mo
US Jobs
269K
Decline
AI & Automation Risk
3/10
Low Risk
AI & Automation Risk
Low Risk 3/10
The core of this occupation is physical labor, including climbing towers, installing hardware, and manual troubleshooting in unpredictable environments, which provides a strong barrier against AI automation. While AI can assist with remote diagnostics, network optimization, and predictive maintenance, the physical necessity of splicing cables and mounting equipment ensures the role remains primarily human-driven.
Salary by City — What You Actually Take Home
City-by-city salary data not available for this occupation. Showing national median only.
Education & Requirements
Education Required
Varies by employer
10-Year Growth
-3% (Decline)
Hourly Rate
~$31/hr
Monthly Income
~$5,359/mo
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Data: Bureau of Labor Statistics OOH (2024)