Post job

What is a network and telecommunications manager and how to become one

Updated January 8, 2025
3 min read
There is more than meets the eye when it comes to being a network and telecommunications manager. For example, did you know that they make an average of $29.59 an hour? That's $61,537 a year! Between 2018 and 2028, the career is expected to grow 5% and produce 18,200 job opportunities across the U.S.
ScoreNetwork And Telecommunications ManagerUS Average
Salary
4.8

Avg. Salary $61,537

Avg. Salary $59,228

Stability level
5.7

Growth rate 5%

Growth rate 0.3%

Diversity
3.8
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 0.31%

Asian 8.79%

Black or African American 8.79%

Hispanic or Latino 12.48%

Unknown 5.08%

White 64.54%

Gender

female 12.12%

male 87.88%

Age - 42
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 3.00%

Asian 7.00%

Black or African American 14.00%

Hispanic or Latino 19.00%

White 57.00%

Gender

female 47.00%

male 53.00%

Age - 42
Stress level
5.7

Stress level is manageable

7.1 - high

Complexity level
6.7

Complexity level is challenging

7 - challenging

Work life balance
7.1

Work life balance is good

6.4 - fair

Network and telecommunications manager career paths

Key steps to become a network and telecommunications manager

  1. Explore network and telecommunications manager education requirements

    Most common network and telecommunications manager degrees

    Bachelor's

    56.6 %

    Associate

    25.3 %

    Master's

    10.1 %
  2. Start to develop specific network and telecommunications manager skills

    SkillsPercentages
    VoIP9.57%
    Telecommunication8.23%
    Network Infrastructure7.66%
    Disaster Recovery7.59%
    Lan Wan6.99%
  3. Complete relevant network and telecommunications manager training and internships

    Accountants spend an average of 3-6 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New network and telecommunications managers learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a network and telecommunications manager based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real network and telecommunications manager resumes.
  4. Research network and telecommunications manager duties and responsibilities

    • Manage and maintain PBX and voicemail systems.
    • Manage and maintain Mitel PBX phone system, including component level repair.
    • Relocate primary DataCenter, move was accomplish with no customer SLA's impact.
    • Manage and align short- and long-term operational strategy and initiatives in carrier transport and IP applications.
  5. Apply for network and telecommunications manager jobs

    Now it's time to start searching for a network and telecommunications manager job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

    1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
    2. Consult your professional network
    3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
    4. Watch out for job scams

How did you land your first network and telecommunications manager job

Zippi

Are you a network and telecommunications manager?

Share your story for a free salary report.

Average network and telecommunications manager salary

The average network and telecommunications manager salary in the United States is $61,537 per year or $30 per hour. Network and telecommunications manager salaries range between $39,000 and $95,000 per year.

Average network and telecommunications manager salary
$61,537 Yearly
$29.59 hourly

What am I worth?

salary-calculator

How do network and telecommunications managers rate their job?

-/5

5 stars

4 stars

3 stars

2 stars

1 star

Network and telecommunications manager reviews

profile
A zippia user wrote a review on Nov 2019
Pros

talking to people


Working as a network and telecommunications manager? Share your experience anonymously.
Overall rating*
Career growth
Work/Life balance
Pay/Salary

Updated January 8, 2025

Zippia Research Team
Zippia Team

Editorial Staff

The Zippia Research Team has spent countless hours reviewing resumes, job postings, and government data to determine what goes into getting a job in each phase of life. Professional writers and data scientists comprise the Zippia Research Team.

Browse computer and mathematical jobs