Telecommunications Engineering Specialists
Median salary, education path, job outlook, and related careers — based on U.S. labor data.
Median salary
$134,050/yr
Typical range
$104,620 – $168,200
Education
High school diploma
Time to entry
No degree required — short-term training or on-the-job learning
What a Telecommunications Engineering Specialists does
Design, build, and maintain communication systems including phone networks, broadband, and data transmission infrastructure. They ensure reliable voice and data connectivity for organizations and service providers.
Education & path
The typical entry point is a high school diploma. No degree required — short-term training or on-the-job learning.
Estimated cost of that path: No degree cost. Estimates only — actual cost varies widely by school and financial aid; payback assumes ~20% of income applied.
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