What are the main factors that influence a Telecom Manager's salary?

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

How does experience change A Telecom Manager's salary?

A Telecom Manager's salary grows with experience: a Telecommunications Supervisor II (10+ years)earns $122,861, a Telecommunications Supervisor III (10+ years)earns $133,393, a Telecom Manager (10+ years)earns $152,095, a Telecommunications Senior Manager (10+ years)earns $178,246, a VP of Telecommunications (10+ years)earns $214,254,

What are the highest paying states for a Telecom Manager?

Telecom Manager salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Telecom Manager roles are District of Columbia $160,691, California $160,082, Massachusetts $157,948. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Telecom Manager roles make?

Salaries for Telecom Manager level roles vary by specialization: Construction Manager Telecom: $152,029; Telecom Project Manager: $116,714; Telecom Circuit Provisioning Engineer IV: $115,990; Telecom Circuit Provisioning Engineer III: $98,890; Telecom Equipment Maintenance Technician III: $82,790.

Telecom Manager Salary in Rhode Island

How much does a Telecom Manager make in Rhode Island?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for a Telecom Manager in Rhode Island is $151,519 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $73.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $183,536
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $137,158 to $168,278
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $124,083

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Telecom Manager Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$168,278	$14,023	$3,236	$81
Average	$151,519	$12,627	$2,914	$73
25th Percentile	$137,158	$11,430	$2,638	$66

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Key Factors That Influence Telecom Manager Salaries

A Telecom Manager'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 Telecom Manager Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Telecom Manager'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): $122,861
Early Career (1-2 years): $133,393
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $152,095
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $178,246
Expert (over 8 years): $214,254

Levels	Salary
Telecommu... Level Telecom Manager	$122,861
Telecommu... Level Telecom Manager	$133,393
Telecom M... Level Telecom Manager	$152,095
Telecommu... Level Telecom Manager	$178,246
VP of Tel... Level Telecom Manager	$214,254

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How Do Telecom Manager 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 Telecom Managers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $160,691.
California: $160,082.
Massachusetts: $157,948.

District of Columbia $160,691 California $160,082 Massachusetts $157,948 Washington $157,368 New Jersey $157,310 Alaska $157,107 Connecticut $155,104 New York $154,291

Hawaii $151,693 Rhode Island $150,474 Maryland $149,647 Minnesota $148,515 Colorado $148,079 Illinois $147,934 Oregon $147,383 Delaware $146,976

New Hampshire $146,721 Virginia $146,149 Pennsylvania $144,480 Nevada $143,638 North Dakota $143,363 Michigan $142,927 Wisconsin $142,768 Vermont $142,448

Texas $141,563 Maine $141,505 Arizona $141,418 Ohio $141,316 Georgia $139,981 Indiana $139,313 Wyoming $139,183 Utah $138,980

Iowa $138,892 Kansas $138,196 Louisiana $137,993 North Carolina $137,920 Missouri $137,891 Florida $137,325 Montana $137,020 Nebraska $136,730

Kentucky $136,570 South Carolina $135,990 Tennessee $135,627 Idaho $135,482 New Mexico $134,422 Oklahoma $134,190 Alabama $133,334 South Dakota $131,897

Arkansas $131,113 West Virginia $130,692 Mississippi $129,430

Top Paying Cities for Telecom Managers

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:

Adamsville: $152,941
Albion: $150,402
Ashaway: $153,522

Adamsville, RI $152,941 Albion, RI $150,402 Ashaway, RI $153,522 Barrington, RI $150,402 Block Island, RI $152,724 Bradford, RI $153,420 Bristol, RI $150,256 Carolina, RI $152,172

Charlestown, RI $152,332 Chepachet, RI $150,111 Clayville, RI $150,256 Coventry, RI $150,111 West Greenwich, RI $150,010 East Greenwich, RI $150,213 Exeter, RI $153,420 Fiskeville, RI $150,402

Forestdale, RI $150,256 Foster, RI $150,010 Glendale, RI $150,010 Greene, RI $151,693 Greenville, RI $150,402 Harmony, RI $150,358 Harrisville, RI $150,111 Hope, RI $150,402

Hope Valley, RI $153,522 Hopkinton, RI $153,565 Jamestown, RI $152,027 Kenyon, RI $153,377 Little Compton, RI $152,883 Manville, RI $150,402 Mapleville, RI $150,010 Newport, RI $152,056

Middletown, RI $152,695 North Kingstown, RI $149,966 North Scituate, RI $150,358 Oakland, RI $150,155 Pascoag, RI $150,068 Pawtucket, RI $150,402 Central Falls, RI $150,402 Cumberland, RI $150,402

Lincoln, RI $150,402 Portsmouth, RI $151,446 Prudence Island, RI $150,111 Rockville, RI $153,565 Saunderstown, RI $152,114 Shannock, RI $153,333 Slatersville, RI $150,256 Slocum, RI $152,114

Tiverton, RI $152,985 Wakefield, RI $151,954 Kingston, RI $151,983 Narragansett, RI $152,012 Peace Dale, RI $151,954 Warren, RI $150,358 Warwick, RI $150,402 Westerly, RI $153,609

West Kingston, RI $152,071 West Warwick, RI $150,402 Wood River Junction, RI $153,420 Woonsocket, RI $150,256 North Smithfield, RI $150,358 Wyoming, RI $153,377 Providence, RI $150,402 Cranston, RI $150,402

North Providence, RI $150,402 East Providence, RI $150,402 Riverside, RI $150,402 Rumford, RI $150,402 Smithfield, RI $150,402 Johnston, RI $150,402

Telecom Manager Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Telecom Manager'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

$137,158

Average $151,519/year

$168,278

$11,430

Average $12,627/month

$14,023

$2,638

Average $2,914/week

$3,236

$66

Average $73/hour

$81

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$168,278	$14,023	$3,236	$81
Average	$151,519	$12,627	$2,914	$73
25th Percentile	$137,158	$11,430	$2,638	$66

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