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Telecommunications Engineering Specialists in District of Columbia

Telecommunications engineering specialists design, configure, and oversee communications systems that transmit voice, video, and data across wired, wireless, and satellite networks. They work for telecommunications companies, government agencies, and large organizations with complex communication infrastructure needs, ensuring systems are installed correctly and maintained properly. In District of Columbia the median pay is $137,670 a year, 3% above the national median of $134,050.

$137,670median pay in District of Columbia, per year
$112,320–$171,280middle half earn
1,490employed in District of Columbia
$134,050U.S. median, for comparison
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What it takes

Preparation: Medium preparation (vocational training, an associate degree, or related experience).

Skills that matter most

Reading ComprehensionCritical ThinkingActive ListeningWritingComplex Problem SolvingSpeakingActive LearningMonitoring

Knowledge areas

TelecommunicationsComputers and ElectronicsEngineering and TechnologyEnglish LanguageDesignCustomer and Personal Service

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O*NET-SOC 15-1241.01. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, District of Columbia, annual.