Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers Salary
The median radio, cellular, and tower equipment installers and repairers salary in the United States is $63,520 per year ($30.54/hour). Salaries range from $44,460 at the entry level to $103,990+ for the top 10% of earners. There are 11,140 radio, cellular, and tower equipment installers and repairers jobs nationwide. Employment is projected to grow 8.6% through 2034.
Last updated: June 2026 · Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Median Salary
$63,520
per year
Hourly Rate
$30.54
per hour
Employment
11,140
jobs in the U.S.
Salary Distribution
10th percentile
$44,460
25th percentile
$50,580
Median
$63,520
75th percentile
$82,370
90th percentile
$103,990
Job Growth (2024-2034)
+8.6%
Faster than average
Annual Openings
1,200
jobs/year (growth + replacements)
Education Required
Associate's degree
Training Needed
Moderate-term on-the-job training
Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers Salary by State
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$47K$107K■ No data
Top Paying States
Idaho
$107K
+69%
Pennsylvania
$103K
+62%
Connecticut
$101K
+59%
Maryland
$101K
+59%
Arizona
$95K
+50%
New York
$81K
+28%
Nevada
$79K
+25%
Alaska
$79K
+24%
Washington
$79K
+24%
South Carolina
$78K
+23%
Vertical line = national median. Click a state for full details.
| State | Median | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Idaho | $107,250 | +68.8% |
| Pennsylvania | $103,010 | +62.2% |
| Connecticut | $100,890 | +58.8% |
| Maryland | $100,800 | +58.7% |
| Arizona | $95,040 | +49.6% |
| New York | $81,070 | +27.6% |
| Nevada | $79,380 | +25.0% |
| Alaska | $79,050 | +24.4% |
| Washington | $79,020 | +24.4% |
| South Carolina | $78,250 | +23.2% |
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Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers Salary by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Median | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ | $105,240 | +65.7% |
| Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT | $100,890 | +58.8% |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | $97,970 | +54.2% |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $96,610 | +52.1% |
| Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD | $95,620 | +50.5% |
| Albuquerque, NM | $86,580 | +36.3% |
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $82,380 | +29.7% |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $81,270 | +27.9% |
| Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $80,880 | +27.3% |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $80,430 | +26.6% |
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Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Data reflects the most recent annual survey.
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