Communications Equipment Operators Wages
SOC 43-2000 • Full occupation profile
The median annual wage for Communications Equipment Operators is $37,030 nationally (2023 BLS OEWS). The 10th percentile is $28,220 and the 90th percentile is $60,360, showing the wide spread of wages in this occupation.
National Wage Distribution (2023)
Employment
49,810
P10
$28,220
P25
$31,900
Median
$37,030
P75
$45,350
P90
$60,360
National Wage Trend
How national median and mean wages for Communications Equipment Operators have moved across BLS OEWS release years.
| Year | Median | Mean | P10 | P90 | Employment | YoY Median |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $37,030 | $40,570 | $28,220 | $60,360 | 49,810 | — |
| 2022 | $35,020 | $37,870 | $26,000 | $56,140 | 52,700 | -5.43% |
| 2021 | $30,720 | $35,310 | $23,150 | $49,070 | 53,400 | -12.28% |
| 2020 | $32,060 | $35,050 | $22,780 | $51,990 | 66,960 | +4.36% |