What are the main factors that influence a Communications Engineer's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change A Communications Engineer's salary?

A Communications Engineer's salary grows with experience: a Communications Engineer (0-2 years)earns $70,596, a Telecommunications Engineer II (2-4 years)earns $90,665, a Telecommunications Engineer III (4-7 years)earns $120,032, a Telecommunications Engineer IV (7+ years)earns $139,354, a Telecommunications Engineer V (7-10 years)earns $157,084,

What are the highest paying states for a Communications Engineer?

Communications Engineer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Communications Engineer roles are District of Columbia $76,501, California $76,211, Massachusetts $75,195. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Communications Engineer roles make?

Salaries for Communications Engineer level roles vary by specialization: Director of Communications: $180,790; Communications Director: $180,785; Marketing Communications Director: $173,649; Dean of Communications: $148,215; Communications Manager: $122,327.

Communications Engineer Salary in Delaware

How much does a Communications Engineer make in Delaware?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for a Communications Engineer in Delaware is $70,131 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $34.

However, a Communications Engineer's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $75,533
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $61,411 to $72,958
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $53,472

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Communications Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$72,958	$6,080	$1,403	$35
Average	$70,131	$5,844	$1,349	$34
25th Percentile	$61,411	$5,118	$1,181	$30

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Key Factors That Influence Communications Engineer Salaries

A Communications Engineer's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Communications Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Communications Engineer's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $70,596
Early Career (1-2 years): $90,665
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $120,032
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $139,354
Expert (over 8 years): $157,084

Levels	Salary
Communica... Level Communications Engineer	$70,596
Telecommu... Level Communications Engineer	$90,665
Telecommu... Level Communications Engineer	$120,032
Telecommu... Level Communications Engineer	$139,354
Telecommu... Level Communications Engineer	$157,084

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How Do Communications Engineer Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Communications Engineers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $76,501.
California: $76,211.
Massachusetts: $75,195.

District of Columbia $76,501 California $76,211 Massachusetts $75,195 Washington $74,919 New Jersey $74,891 Alaska $74,794 Connecticut $73,841 New York $73,454

Hawaii $72,217 Rhode Island $71,637 Maryland $71,243 Minnesota $70,704 Colorado $70,497 Illinois $70,428 Oregon $70,165 Delaware $69,972

New Hampshire $69,850 Virginia $69,578 Pennsylvania $68,783 Nevada $68,383 North Dakota $68,251 Michigan $68,044 Wisconsin $67,968 Vermont $67,816

Texas $67,395 Maine $67,367 Arizona $67,325 Ohio $67,277 Georgia $66,641 Indiana $66,324 Wyoming $66,261 Utah $66,165

Iowa $66,123 Kansas $65,792 Louisiana $65,695 North Carolina $65,660 Missouri $65,646 Florida $65,377 Montana $65,232 Nebraska $65,094

Kentucky $65,018 South Carolina $64,741 Tennessee $64,569 Idaho $64,499 New Mexico $63,995 Oklahoma $63,885 Alabama $63,477 South Dakota $62,793

Arkansas $62,420 West Virginia $62,219 Mississippi $61,618

Top Paying Cities for Communications Engineers

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Lincoln: $72,418
Little Creek: $71,747
Magnolia: $72,045

Lincoln, DE $72,418 Little Creek, DE $71,747 Magnolia, DE $72,045 Milford, DE $72,418 Marydel, DE $71,478 Millsboro, DE $72,418 Millville, DE $72,901 Milton, DE $72,418

Nassau, DE $72,418 Ocean View, DE $72,901 Rehoboth Beach, DE $72,901 Seaford, DE $71,658 Selbyville, DE $72,901 Smyrna, DE $71,395 Viola, DE $72,045 Woodside, DE $71,837

Bear, DE $70,870 Newark, DE $70,898 Claymont, DE $70,953 Delaware City, DE $70,898 Hockessin, DE $70,953 Kirkwood, DE $70,898 Middletown, DE $71,250 Montchanin, DE $70,953

New Castle, DE $70,953 Odessa, DE $71,347 Port Penn, DE $70,704 Rockland, DE $70,953 Saint Georges, DE $70,898 Townsend, DE $71,243 Winterthur, DE $70,953 Lewes, DE $72,418

Wilmington, DE $70,953 Dover, DE $71,713 Dover Afb, DE $71,879 Bethany Beach, DE $72,901 Bethel, DE $71,658 Bridgeville, DE $72,418 Camden Wyoming, DE $71,789 Cheswold, DE $71,547

Clayton, DE $71,367 Dagsboro, DE $72,901 Delmar, DE $71,658 Ellendale, DE $72,418 Felton, DE $72,418 Fenwick Island, DE $72,901 Frankford, DE $72,901 Frederica, DE $72,418

Georgetown, DE $72,418 Greenwood, DE $72,418 Harbeson, DE $72,418 Harrington, DE $72,418 Hartly, DE $71,333 Houston, DE $72,418 Kenton, DE $71,367 Laurel, DE $71,658

Yorklyn, DE $70,953

Communications Engineer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Communications Engineer's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on May 18, 2021

$61,411

Average $70,131/year

$72,958

$5,118

Average $5,844/month

$6,080

$1,181

Average $1,349/week

$1,403

$30

Average $34/hour

$35

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$72,958	$6,080	$1,403	$35
Average	$70,131	$5,844	$1,349	$34
25th Percentile	$61,411	$5,118	$1,181	$30

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