As of May 18, 2021, the average annual salary for Communication Engineer in Madison, WI is $69,508, equivalent to $33 per hour, $1,337 weekly, or $5,792 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Communication Engineer in cities like Santa Clara, San Jose, and Fremont.

Annually Salaries for Communication Engineer in Madison, WI vary widely, spanning from $53,276 to $74,481. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($61,011) and 75th percentile ($72,111), while top earners (90th percentile) make $74,481 per year. This $11,100 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Troubleshooting or Semiconductors, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Madison Communication Engineer often earn 0.3% lower than national averages. However, Madison currently ranks 410 statewide for Communication Engineer job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Communication Engineer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Communication Engineer Salary $53,276 Madison, WI May 18, 2021
25th Percentile Communication Engineer Salary $61,011 Madison, WI May 18, 2021
50th Percentile Communication Engineer Salary $69,508 Madison, WI May 18, 2021
75th Percentile Communication Engineer Salary $72,111 Madison, WI May 18, 2021
90th Percentile Communication Engineer Salary $74,481 Madison, WI May 18, 2021
25% $61,011 10% $53,276 90% $74,481 75% $72,111 $69,508 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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    Communication Engineer

    0 - 2 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    Telecommunications Engineer II

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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About Madison, Wisconsin    Madison is located in the center of Dane County in south-central Wisconsin, 77 miles (124 km) west of Milwaukee and 122 miles (196 km) northwest of Ch....More

Madison, Wisconsin  area prices were up 1.3% from a year ago

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