Hourly Wage for Communications Technician Salary in the United States

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How much does a Communications Technician make hourly in the United States? The average hourly wage for a Communications Technician in the United States is $42 as of April 01, 2025, but the salary range typically falls between $37 and $47. Hourly rate can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

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Communications Technician

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Communications Network Technician IV with Security Clearance
The Tatitlek Corporation - ANCHORAGE , AK
Overview Job specifications are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed by employees. Specifications are not intended to reflect
- 1 day ago
Electronics Technician Communications (4685) with Security Clearance
Three Saints Bay - NORFOLK , VA
Ghostrock, a subsidiary of Three Saints Bay, LLC, and a Federal Government Contractor industry leader, is seeking an External Communications Engineering Technic
- 1 day ago
Electronics Technician Communications (SATCOMM) (4684) with Security Clearance
Three Saints Bay - NORFOLK , VA
Ghostrock, a subsidiary of Three Saints Bay, LLC, and a Federal Government Contractor industry leader, is seeking a Satellite Communications (SATCOMM) Engineeri
- 1 day ago
Communications Technician RF/SATCOM with Security Clearance
Ascension Federal Services Inc - ORLANDO , FL
Communications Technician RF/SATCOM Location: Orlando, FL, 32801 Clearance: SECRET Job Description: The Communications Technician RF/SATCOM will be responsible
- 1 day ago
Communications Technician / Senior Systems Analyst with Security Clearance
MAG DS Corp dba MAG Aerospace - FAIRFAX , VA
Position Summary MAG Aerospace is bidding on a Customs and Border Patrol (CBP) effort and contingently hiring for three (3) experienced Marine Technician / Seni
- 1 day ago
Surface Ship Communications Technician III with Security Clearance
Epsilon Systems Solutions, Inc. - SAN DIEGO , CA
Epsilon Systems Solutions, Inc. is seeking a full time Surface Ship Communications Technician III in San Diego, CA. Summary: Under minimal supervision, the empl
- 1 day ago

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Average Hourly Wage

Core compensation

 
 
 
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42

Average Total Hourly Cash Compensation

Includes base and short-term incentives

 
 
 
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44
These charts show the average hourly wage (core compensation), as well as the average total hourly cash compensation for the job of Communications Technician in the United States. The average hourly rate for Communications Technician ranges from $37 to $47 with the average hourly pay of $42. The total hourly cash compensation, which includes base and short-term incentives, can vary anywhere from $38 to $49 with the average total hourly cash compensation of $44.

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