All communications equipment operators not listed separately.
Communications Equipment Operators, All Other
SOC: 43-2099 O*NET: 43-2099.00
Median Salary
$54,680
per year
Job Growth
📉 1%
Slower (2024-2034)
Annual Openings
0.1
projected jobs/year
Education Level
Varies
Job Zone N/A
All communications equipment operators not listed separately.
What does a Communications Equipment Operators, All Other do?
How much can you earn?
Entry Level
$38,900
10th percentile
Early Career
$46,460
25th percentile
Median
$54,680
50th percentile
Experienced
$78,470
75th percentile
Top Earners
$94,640
90th percentile
National Salary Distribution
10th
$38,900
25th
$46,460
Middle 50%
MEDIAN
$54,680
Mean: $62,130
75th
$78,470
90th
$94,640
Middle 50% of earners
Median salary
Mean (average)
Key Insights
- •Salary range spans $55,740 from entry level to top earners
- •Middle 50% earn between $46,460 and $78,470
- •Salary spread is 58.5% around the median, showing high variation
- •Total national employment: 1,200 professionals
What's the job outlook?
Job Market Intelligence
Medium Demand
Market demand
Medium Risk
Automation risk
Current Employment
National Employment:1,200
Top Industries
Finance and Insurance5.8%
Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services2.5%
Hospitals2.5%
10-Year Outlook
Growth Rate:+1%
Annual Openings:100
Employment Projections
2025 (Current)1,200
Current
2035 (Projected)1,300
+1%
0
Employment Change
+1%
Growth Rate
10
Year Projection
Growth Category: More slowly than average
Geographic Salary & Employment Data
Explore where Communications Equipment Operators, All Other professionals work across the United States
Showing 9 of 9 locations
California
450 jobs$79,4503.17x
Texas
110 jobs$58,4101.05x
Ohio
60 jobs$47,3601.40x
Missouri
50 jobs$87,0302.40x
Massachusetts
40 jobs$54,5001.47x
Michigan
40 jobs$51,9201.03x
Louisiana
40 jobs$48,5602.91x
North Carolina
30 jobs$46,4300.87x
Minnesota
0 jobs$54,5000.00x
Understanding the Data
Location Quotient (LQ):
- • LQ > 1.0: More jobs than national average
- • LQ = 1.0: Same as national average
- • LQ < 1.0: Fewer jobs than national average
Data Source:
Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025
Key Growth Factors
Standard growth expectations for this occupation
What technology will you use?
Technology & Digital Skills
Essential technology proficiencies for Communications Equipment Operators, All Other
Technology Intensity
Low
Digital Literacy Requirements
This career requires basic digital literacy
1
Basic
2
Intermediate
3
Advanced
4
Expert
Key Digital Competencies:
Email and internet usageBasic software navigationFile management
Technology Stack
Technology stack information is being compiled for this career.
📚 Technology Learning Resources
Recommended Certifications
- •Vendor-specific software certifications
- •Industry-recognized technology credentials
- •Professional development courses
Online Learning Platforms
- •LinkedIn Learning - Comprehensive technology courses
- •Coursera - University-level programs
- •Udemy - Practical skills training
💡 Technology Skill Development Tips
- •Focus on mastering hot technologies first - they're currently most in-demand
- •Build a portfolio demonstrating your proficiency with key tools and software
- •Stay current through continuous learning - technology evolves rapidly
- •Consider vendor certifications to validate your skills to employers
What's the work environment like?
🏗️
Location
Varies
💪
Physical Demand
LOW
👥
Team Orientation
Varies
🤝
Customer Interaction
NONE
💡Is This Work Environment Right for You?
Consider these factors when evaluating if you'll thrive in this work environment:
- •Are you comfortable working in varies environments?
- •Can you meet low physical demands?
What career paths are available?
Career Pathways
0
Advancement Opportunities
0
Lateral Move Options
0%
Avg. Salary Increase
Advancement Opportunities
Typical career progression paths from Communications Equipment Operators, All Other
💡 Career Planning Tips
- •Most successful advancement happens after 3-5 years of experience
- •Lateral moves can provide valuable cross-functional experience for future leadership roles
- •Focus on developing skills that are transferable across multiple career paths
- •Consider industry trends when planning long-term career moves
Trade Colleges That Train for Communications Equipment Operators, All Other
Top trade colleges by completions in fields that prepare students for this career.
Ivy Tech Community College
Indianapolis, IN
5.3k program completions/year
Cerritos College
Norwalk, CA
2.6k program completions/year
Eastern Gateway Community College
Steubenville, OH
2.5k program completions/year
Wake Technical Community College
Raleigh, NC
1.9k program completions/year
Lee College
Baytown, TX
1.9k program completions/year
Connecticut State Community College
New Britain, CT
1.4k program completions/year
Pasadena City College
Pasadena, CA
1.3k program completions/year
Mt San Antonio College
Walnut, CA
1.3k program completions/year
Northern Virginia Community College
Annandale, VA
1.1k program completions/year
Los Angeles Valley College
Valley Glen, CA
1.0k program completions/year
Long Beach City College
Long Beach, CA
974 program completions/year
Central Georgia Technical College
Warner Robins, GA
844 program completions/year
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