How Many Jobs Are Available In Telecommunications Equipment?

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There are about 21,500 jobs available in telecommunications equipment projected annually in the United States, and a further 195,800 Americans work as telecommunications equipment installers or repairers. However, there are plenty of other jobs that are directly related to the telecommunications industry, covering roles in telephone, television, and internet services.

Here are some of the most common jobs available in telecommunications equipment:

Job Title	Number Of Jobs In The U.S.	2020-2030 Job Growth Rate	Job Openings
Computer Technician	546,000+	10%	129,000+
Network Engineer	141,000+	5%	89,000+
Data Analyst	87,000+	14%	214,000+
Systems Manager	54,000+	11%	171,000+
Telecommunications Technician	50,000+	-6%	56,000+
Cable Installer	42,000+	-6%	70,000+
Telecommunications Specialist	24,000+	5%	29,000+
Line Inspector	16,000+	-18%	55,000+
Tower Technician	14,000+	-6%	93,000+
Senior Telecommunications Analyst	10,000+	5%	1,000+

Final Thoughts

Working in telecommunications equipment offers a chance to work with the most critical technology of the 21st century. No matter the economic situation, the interconnected world of telecommunications, business, and government won’t allow for a significant dip in the industry.

With that being said, some telecommunications jobs are safer than others. Line inspector jobs are set to drop by almost 20% through 2030, for example. On the other hand, specialist roles in data analysis and systems management are set to grow by 10% or more during the same interval.

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Matthew Zane is the lead editor of Zippia's How To Get A Job Guides. He is a teacher, writer, and world-traveler that wants to help people at every stage of the career life cycle. He completed his masters in American Literature from Trinity College Dublin and BA in English from the University of Connecticut.

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