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Job outlook for wireless specialists in the United States
Wireless specialist job growth summary. After extensive research, interviews, and analysis, Zippia's data science team found that:
The projected wireless specialist job growth rate is 0% from 2018-2028.
About 1,900 new jobs for wireless specialists are projected over the next decade.
Wireless specialist salaries have increased 19% for wireless specialists in the last 5 years.
There are over 23,477 wireless specialists currently employed in the United States.
There are 43,519 active wireless specialist job openings in the US.
The average wireless specialist salary is $34,724.
Are wireless specialist jobs in demand?
Wireless specialist job and salary trends over time
Wireless specialist jobs over time
Wireless specialist job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 23,477 | 0.01% |
| 2020 | 23,262 | 0.01% |
| 2019 | 27,447 | 0.01% |
| 2018 | 28,274 | 0.01% |
| 2017 | 28,236 | 0.01% |
Average wireless specialist salary over time
Wireless specialist salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $34,724 | $16.69 | +7.2% |
| 2024 | $32,377 | $15.57 | +4.3% |
| 2023 | $31,031 | $14.92 | +4.3% |
| 2022 | $29,761 | $14.31 | +2.3% |
| 2021 | $29,082 | $13.98 | +4.1% |
Wireless specialist jobs by state
Most common states for wireless specialists
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vermont | 623,657 | 75 | 12% |
| 2 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 78 | 11% |
| 3 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 306 | 10% |
| 4 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 117 | 9% |
| 5 | Alaska | 739,795 | 69 | 9% |
| 6 | Wyoming | 579,315 | 50 | 9% |
| 7 | Alabama | 4,874,747 | 398 | 8% |
| 8 | South Dakota | 869,666 | 67 | 8% |
| 9 | Georgia | 10,429,379 | 714 | 7% |
| 10 | Arizona | 7,016,270 | 482 | 7% |
| 11 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 459 | 7% |
| 12 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 385 | 7% |
| 13 | Utah | 3,101,833 | 231 | 7% |
| 14 | Nebraska | 1,920,076 | 140 | 7% |
| 15 | Maine | 1,335,907 | 93 | 7% |
| 16 | Delaware | 961,939 | 70 | 7% |
| 17 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 55 | 7% |
| 18 | Washington | 7,405,743 | 475 | 6% |
| 19 | Wisconsin | 5,795,483 | 355 | 6% |
| 20 | Hawaii | 1,427,538 | 81 | 6% |
Wireless Specialist job outlook: Expert opinions
Our panel of wireless specialist experts
Florida State University
University of Hawaii at Manoa
University of Mount Union
Franklin and Marshall College
California State University Channel Islands
University of North Carolina at Asheville
Drexel University, Antoinette Westphal College of Media Arts & Design
C. Darren Brooks Ph.D.
Assistant Department Chair and Executive Director, Center for Human Resource ManagementFlorida State University
Department of Management and the Center for Human Resource Management
What's a good job out of college for Wireless Specialists?
C. Darren Brooks Ph.D.: This is a subjective question based on an individual's occupational interests, however, from my perspective a good job is one that allows you to apply your knowledge, skills, and experiences and provides some fulfillment in your life. Of course, there are many factors that influence your job choices such as your skillset, experience, pay, and the needs of the market for your skills, etc. However, as employers adapt to the evolving market demands, fields that will see higher levels of growth and new job opportunities are in the areas of healthcare, financial services, information technology and data security, software development, energy, data science and mathematics, analysts, and management. Specifically, my research suggests job growth over the next 3 to 5 years in the fields of:
-Healthcare. We are seeing demand in this field for both clinical and administrative jobs. Interestingly, according to the BLS, the area of home health is one of the fastest growing career areas with approximately 1.2 million jobs being created between 2019-2029. Additionally, administrators in healthcare industries are project to see a 32 percent growth in job opportunities over the next decade.
-Technology. This is a broad area that contains everything from software development to information and data security to artificial intelligence. As technology continues to become integrated with all jobs, including lower skilled jobs, technology professionals will continue to be in demand.
-Financial Services. Given the importance of financial management for individuals and organizations, financial management jobs are anticipated to grow by 15 percent over the next decade.
-Management. Managers, human resource professionals, consultants, and management analysts will continue to grow as organizations need professionals to help lead and manage turbulent times and changes in consumer demand. The BLS estimates approximately 500,000 new jobs will be created in this area over the next decade.
-Data Science/Operational Research/Mathematics. There are numerous occupations within this category. As a field, the need for jobs that analyzing data to inform organizational decisions is projected to see an increase of 31 percent.
Dr. Barbara Joyce
ACCESS Academic Advisor for undergraduate students in Sociology, Departmental advisorUniversity of Hawaii at Manoa
Department of Sociology
What's a good job out of college for Wireless Specialists?
Dr. Barbara Joyce: A good job out of college is one that the graduates want, a job that is meaningful, that uplifts and inspires them, a job in which they use, and continue to develop, their talents and skills, and, of course, a job that provides them with the material resources and benefits they need to enjoy life. Credit where credit is due, Stephen R. Covey writes of the importance of those elements in his book Principle-Centered Leadership. I like his work a lot.
Michael Grossman Ph.D.
Professor, Political Studies and International StudiesUniversity of Mount Union
Department of Political Science and International Studies
What certifications/licenses/courses can have the biggest impact for Wireless Specialists?
Michael Grossman Ph.D.: It is less about licenses or courses and more about experiences. In this regard, internships are crucial.
What will help Wireless Specialists increase their earning potential?
Michael Grossman Ph.D.: It's all about practical knowledge. Employers are less interested in your major or the classes you take. They want to see that you can do the work they need you to do. So internships are important. Also employers want to see you can be trained and can think critically, write well, and speak well. So in this regard more liberal arts focused curriculum is important.
What certifications/licenses/courses can have the biggest impact for Wireless Specialists?
Cynthia Krom: Professional certifications matter. If your profession has a certification, you need to have that certification to be competitive in this new world. So, a public accountant needs to have a CPA, and a corporate accountant needs to have their CMA. A fraud examiner needs their CFE. Find out what is available in your profession and take whatever courses or exams are needed to be at the top of your game, because everyone else will.
We don't really know what will be happening with professional licenses with remote work. A psychotherapist may be licensed in New York, but remotely treating a client in New Mexico. Technically, they probably need a license in New Mexico. But who will control that? Will it just be the professional responsibility of the therapist to only practice where licensed? Will their malpractice insurance only cover them if the client is where they are licensed? What about a physician operating on someone a thousand miles away using robotics?
In terms of courses not related to professional certification or licensure, technology is where it is at. First and foremost, polish your Zoom skills. Zoom is now your face-to-face workplace and you need to be a pro. YouTube has great videos about lighting for Zoom, even with reflective eyeglasses. Perhaps your IT department is able to help with connectivity issues and learning remote technologies. And, as we have all recently seen, you need to learn how to turn off filters that make you look like a kitten! For nearly every field, you have to know Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, and Excel) or similar programs. You need to know how to work collaboratively on projects through things like Google Drive. If you are not fluent in the basics, you are showing up for a horse race with a little pony.
Ekin Pehlivan Ph.D.
Associate Professor of MarketingCalifornia State University Channel Islands
Martin V. Smith School of Business and Economics
What's a good job out of college for Wireless Specialists?
Ekin Pehlivan Ph.D.: I think a description of a "good" job opportunity is dependent on so many factors, almost all subjective. What I recommend my students usually, is that they try different things before graduation and find something that makes them feel a purpose other than (and in addition to) making ends meet. For this reason we started a program on our campus where students are hired to help non-profits and small businesses in our area of service. In this program, students get to gain and practice skills that can help them succeed in a corporate or freelance capacity. The students get to experiment without fear of losing a job and find what they would like their entry level positions to look like. While doing this they also help organizations and individuals who have the need but not the resources to get the services from professionals.
What soft skills should all Wireless Specialists possess?
Sonya DiPalma Ph.D.: Be personable and a person someone wants to talk with and work with on a continuing basis. Listening and note-taking skills will be critical. Great employees listen well and ask good follow up questions. Be versatile and adaptable. If you find some downtime between projects, ask how you may help with another project.
Will there be an enduring impact of the coronavirus pandemic on Wireless Specialists?
Joseph Hancock: Graduates wanting to work in sales will be digital savvy and understand technology. It will be essential to have soft skills and personalize sales in a manner that will suit the current climate of potential distance buying. Your customers will be global citizens and anyone in sales will need to be one as well! Many students have not brushed up on their soft skills in the areas of customer service, they are too enthnocentric and have been raised by helicopter parents. New graduates need to think for themselves, understand they are working across cultures, generations and not everyone thinks like they do. My words of advice, stay current by reading about new methods of customer service and practice through role play. I think we have forgotten role play can be extremely important for feedback on how we can improve.