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Telecommunications

Knowledge

Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of telecommunications systems.

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Category

Knowledge

Used in

25+ careers

Avg. Importance

3.9 / 5

Careers Using Telecommunications

Ranked by how important Telecommunications is to each occupation, based on O*NET data.

Telecommunications Engineering Specialists

Computer and Mathematical · $130,390/yr

4.9

Public Safety Telecommunicators

Office and Administrative Support · $50,730/yr

4.5

Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers

Installation, Maintenance, and Repair · $70,500/yr

4.5

Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers

Installation, Maintenance, and Repair · $62,630/yr

4.4

Computer Network Architects

Computer and Mathematical · $130,390/yr

4.3

Broadcast Technicians

Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media · $53,920/yr

4.2

Film and Video Editors

Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media · $70,980/yr

4.1

Computer Systems Engineers/Architects

Computer and Mathematical · $108,970/yr

4.0

Emergency Management Directors

Management · $86,130/yr

3.9

Media Programming Directors

Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media · $83,480/yr

3.9

Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers

Installation, Maintenance, and Repair · $64,190/yr

3.9

Computer User Support Specialists

Computer and Mathematical · $60,340/yr

3.9

Telephone Operators

Office and Administrative Support · $39,130/yr

3.8

Media Technical Directors/Managers

Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media · $83,480/yr

3.8

Computer Network Support Specialists

Computer and Mathematical · $73,340/yr

3.8

Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film

Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media · $68,810/yr

3.8

Security Guards

Protective Service · $38,370/yr

3.8

Producers and Directors

Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media · $83,480/yr

3.7

Audio and Video Technicians

Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media · $54,830/yr

3.7

Airfield Operations Specialists

Transportation and Material Moving · $56,750/yr

3.7

Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys

Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media · $45,680/yr

3.7

Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers

Installation, Maintenance, and Repair · $59,300/yr

3.6

Freight Forwarders

Office and Administrative Support · $49,900/yr

3.6

Information Security Analysts

Computer and Mathematical · $124,910/yr

3.6

Firefighters

Protective Service · $59,530/yr

3.6

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