Communications Equipment Operators

Occupation

$38,600

National Median Salary

$18.56

Median Hourly Wage

41,070

Total Employment

Salary Distribution

$29,990

$34,600

$38,600

$47,360

$61,580

10th percentile → 25th → Median → 75th → 90th percentile

Salary Trend (2014-2024)

+42.2%

10 Year Change

$27,150

2014 Median

$38,600

2024 Median

Best Paying Industries Industry Wage Growth Where This Career Pays Above Average

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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