Telecommunications Technician in Illinois

Telecom technicians install, test, and maintain the voice and data networks that keep organizations connected — from enterprise phone systems to 5G infrastructure. As networks grow in complexity, skilled telecom techs with certifications in fiber, VoIP, and wireless are highly sought-after.

$57,351 IL Median Salary
5% Growth Rate
1–2 years Training

💰 Telecommunications Technician Salary in Illinois

Estimated salary range for Telecommunications Technicians in Illinois, based on BLS national data adjusted for regional cost of living.

Entry
$41,000
Median
$57,351
Experienced
$86,000

🎓 Telecommunications Technician Licensing in Illinois

Credential required: CompTIA Network+ or ETA Fiber Optic Installer

Requirements may vary slightly by state. Always verify current licensing requirements with the Illinois state licensing board before enrolling.

🏫 Telecommunications Technician Programs in Illinois

School listings coming soon. Request info to be connected with Illinois programs.

🗺️ This Career in Other States

🏫 Schools and programs related to Telecommunications Technician in Illinois

USA Career Finder combines federal education datasets, state-approved training lists, workforce training provider lists, and licensing-board sources where available. Always confirm program availability, cost, admissions requirements, and licensing eligibility directly with the school.

Federal dataset match
Community College

City Colleges of Chicago-Richard J Daley College

📍 Chicago, IL
Certificate 1-<2yr
Federal dataset match
Trade School

HVAC Technical Institute

📍 Chicago, IL
Award
Federal dataset match
Career College

Lincoln College of Technology-Melrose Park

📍 Melrose Park, IL
Certificate 1-<2yr
Federal dataset match
Community College

City Colleges of Chicago-Kennedy-King College

📍 Chicago, IL
Certificate 1-<2yr
Federal dataset match
Community College

Southwestern Illinois College

📍 Belleville, IL
Certificate 1-<2yr
Federal dataset match
Community College

Frontier Community College

📍 Fairfield, IL
Certificate 1-<2yr
Federal dataset match
Community College

Kaskaskia College

📍 Centralia, IL
Certificate 2-4yr
Federal dataset match
Community College

John Wood Community College

📍 Quincy, IL
Certificate 1-<2yr
Federal dataset match
Community College

Prairie State College

📍 Chicago Heights, IL
Certificate 1-<2yr
Federal dataset match
Community College

Rock Valley College

📍 Rockford, IL
Certificate 1-<2yr
Federal dataset match
Community College

College of DuPage

📍 Glen Ellyn, IL
Award
Federal dataset match
Community College

Illinois Valley Community College

📍 Oglesby, IL
Certificate 1-<2yr
Federal dataset match
Community College

Lake Land College

📍 Mattoon, IL
Award

Compare pay, training time, school questions, and next steps before spending money on a program.

No spam. Unsubscribe anytime. Privacy Policy | Terms