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Job outlook for senior telecommunications engineers in the United States
Senior telecommunications engineer job growth summary. After extensive research, interviews, and analysis, Zippia's data science team found that:
The projected senior telecommunications engineer job growth rate is 3% from 2018-2028.
About 9,800 new jobs for senior telecommunications engineers are projected over the next decade.
Senior telecommunications engineer salaries have increased 8% for senior telecommunications engineers in the last 5 years.
There are over 9,824 senior telecommunications engineers currently employed in the United States.
There are 30,462 active senior telecommunications engineer job openings in the US.
The average senior telecommunications engineer salary is $120,233.
Are senior telecommunications engineer jobs in demand?
Senior telecommunications engineer job and salary trends over time
Senior telecommunications engineer jobs over time
Senior telecommunications engineer job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 9,824 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 10,457 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 10,684 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 13,419 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 13,478 | 0.00% |
Average senior telecommunications engineer salary over time
Senior telecommunications engineer salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $120,233 | $57.80 | +1.9% |
| 2025 | $118,031 | $56.75 | +2.8% |
| 2024 | $114,822 | $55.20 | +0.5% |
| 2023 | $114,241 | $54.92 | +3.0% |
| 2022 | $110,920 | $53.33 | +1.0% |
Senior telecommunications engineer jobs by state
Most common states for senior telecommunications engineers
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 350 | 50% |
| 2 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 1,370 | 16% |
| 3 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 925 | 15% |
| 4 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 663 | 12% |
| 5 | Washington | 7,405,743 | 799 | 11% |
| 6 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 767 | 11% |
| 7 | Delaware | 961,939 | 105 | 11% |
| 8 | Oregon | 4,142,776 | 433 | 10% |
| 9 | California | 39,536,653 | 3,505 | 9% |
| 10 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 117 | 9% |
| 11 | Vermont | 623,657 | 54 | 9% |
| 12 | Utah | 3,101,833 | 259 | 8% |
| 13 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 61 | 8% |
| 14 | Arizona | 7,016,270 | 472 | 7% |
| 15 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 413 | 7% |
| 16 | Wyoming | 579,315 | 40 | 7% |
| 17 | Georgia | 10,429,379 | 579 | 6% |
| 18 | Alabama | 4,874,747 | 311 | 6% |
| 19 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 59 | 6% |
| 20 | Alaska | 739,795 | 47 | 6% |
Most common cities for senior telecommunications engineers
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bowie | 1 | 2% | $130,556 |
| 2 | Corvallis | 1 | 2% | $102,097 |
| 3 | Suffolk | 1 | 1% | $120,238 |
| 4 | Washington | 2 | 0% | $164,626 |
| 5 | Chicago | 1 | 0% | $118,754 |
| 6 | Detroit | 1 | 0% | $126,521 |
| 7 | Houston | 1 | 0% | $132,262 |
| 8 | Los Angeles | 1 | 0% | $130,245 |
| 9 | San Francisco | 1 | 0% | $139,306 |
Senior Telecommunications Engineer job outlook: Expert opinions
Our panel of senior telecommunications engineer experts
University of Indianapolis
Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA)
Dr. Katie Greenan Ph.D.
Assistant ProfessorUniversity of Indianapolis
Department of Communication
What are the biggest trends we'll see in the Senior Telecommunications Engineer job market given the pandemic?
Dr. Katie Greenan Ph.D.: Research shows the job market continuing to shrink. Remote work will continue to normalize beyond the pandemic. The technology field was vast prior to the pandemic and will be even larger post pandemic. The same is true for the healthcare industry. What they have in common is communication, and communication never goes out of style. In order to succeed in any career - to keep a job - an individual must know how to write, speak, listen, and get along with others whether face-to-face or virtually.
What certifications/licenses/courses can have the biggest impact for Senior Telecommunications Engineers?
Dr. Katie Greenan Ph.D.: Enrolling in an online public speaking course is practical since much of our work is virtual. It's important to practice delivery skills via technology and learn how to gesture effectively from the waist up, provide eye contact to connect with the audience, and position the camera and lighting. Companies can bring in consultants to train employees. This course would benefit every professional across all industries. It would also be valuable to recent graduates interviewing for jobs.
Are there any particularly good places in the United States for Senior Telecommunications Engineers to find work opportunities?
Dan Brown: Some tech and knowledge economy workers often have the luxury of being remote, while others are hands-on with the physical ICT infrastructure, wherever it may be. That said, specific ICT hot spots include Northern California's Bay area, Texas, the Eastern Seaboard, with special mention of the DC area as the site of the new Amazon HQ2, as well as the Dulles Technology Corridor, which has become known as "data center alley," where an estimated 70% of internet traffic flows in and out. That said, there are plenty of other cities described in Steve Case's The Rise of the Rest, where access to technology, education, and capital exists along with a much lower cost of living than in traditional tech hubs. I cannot see us as a society ever going back to pre-covid ratio of in-person to remote work, but my sense is that it would be helpful to being recruited remotely if you are connected to an online professional community like TIA's LinkedIn Group.