Top 2 cities for this job by average salary
| Los Angeles, CA | $65,610 |
|---|---|
| San Juan, PR | $25,360 |
Map: Communications Equipment Operators, All Other salary by metro area
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Communications Equipment Operators, All Other salary by state
Missouri pays other communications equipment operators the most statewide, $76,820 a year on average. Statewide columns cover every employer in the state; city columns cover the metro areas we publish.
| State | Statewide average | Statewide median | Jobs | Metros | Highest city average | Lowest city average |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Missouri | $76,820 | $87,030 | 50 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| California | $74,710 | $79,450 | 450 | 1 | $65,610 | $65,610 |
| Minnesota | $62,910 | $54,500 | n/a | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Massachusetts | $61,270 | $54,500 | 40 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Texas | $57,360 | $58,410 | 110 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Michigan | $51,910 | $51,920 | 40 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Louisiana | $48,620 | $48,560 | 40 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Ohio | $48,050 | $47,360 | 60 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| North Carolina | $47,570 | $46,430 | 30 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Puerto Rico | $24,570 | $21,840 | 240 | 1 | $25,360 | $25,360 |
Communications Equipment Operators, All Other salary in every city we cover
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| Metro area | Average | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles, CA | $65,610 | $60,630 | $31.54 | 170 |
| San Juan, PR | $25,360 | $22,850 | $12.19 | 180 |
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Communications Equipment Operators, All Other salary: questions
Where do other communications equipment operators make the most money?
In Los Angeles, CA, with an average of $65,610 a year, among the 2 metro areas we cover.
What is the average other communications equipment operators salary in the U.S.?
$62,130 a year nationwide (BLS OEWS national estimates, May 2025); the median is $54,680, so half of other communications equipment operators earn more than that and half less.
What salary should other communications equipment operators ask for?
Start from the figures for your city: the middle half of other communications equipment operators nationwide earn between $46,460 (25th percentile) and $78,470 (75th percentile). Newer workers usually start near the 25th percentile and experienced ones can ask for the 75th; each city page shows the local range. See how to read salary percentiles.
Which state pays other communications equipment operators the most?
Missouri, with a statewide average of $76,820 a year (BLS state estimates, May 2025).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 43-2099.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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