Communications Equipment Operators
Occupation
$38,600
National Median Salary
$18.56
Median Hourly Wage
41,070
Total Employment
Salary Distribution
10th percentile → 25th → Median → 75th → 90th percentile
Salary Trend (2014-2024)
+42.2%
10 Year Change
$27,150
2014 Median
$38,600
2024 Median
Note: State and industry pay breakdowns are available for more specific job titles.
Top Paying Industries for Communications Equipment Operators
| Industry | Annual Median | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Outpatient Care Centers | $64,760 | 1,810 |
| Offices of Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists, and Audiologists | $63,990 | 30 |
| Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods (4232, 4233, 4235, 4236, 4237, and 4239 only) | $55,310 | 40 |
| Nondepository Credit Intermediation | $49,760 | 80 |
| Business, Professional, Labor, Political, and Similar Organizations | $49,610 | 50 |
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Outpatient Care Centers
Offices of Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists, and Audiologists
Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods (4232, 4233, 4235, 4236, 4237, and 4239 only)
Nondepository Credit Intermediation
Business, Professional, Labor, Political, and Similar Organizations
Offices of Other Health Practitioners
Office Administrative Services
Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations
Religious Organizations
Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods
Local Government, excluding Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation)
Individual and Family Services
