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Salary · California · BLS OEWS May 2024

Telecommunications Engineering Specialists Salary in California

In California, telecommunications engineering specialists earn a median of $138,350 per year.

Median (California)
$138,350
Bottom 10%
$84,050
Top 10%
$216,310
Employed in California
19,800

How California compares

Refit analysis ·In California, telecommunications engineering specialists earn a median of $138,350 — 6% above the national median of $130,390. Locally the range runs $84,050 to $216,310. About 19,800 people hold this role in the state.
Refit analysis ·California ranks #7 of 51 states for telecommunications engineering specialists pay — roughly the 88th percentile among states. That trails the top-paying state (Washington, $155,890) by 13%. State employment of about 19,800 also shapes how competitive local openings are.

National benchmark

US median
$130,390
US bottom 10%
$79,520
US top 10%
$198,030

Skills that move pay in this role

  • Reading Comprehension
  • Active Listening
  • Critical Thinking
  • Active Learning
  • Writing
  • Speaking
  • Monitoring
  • Mathematics

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