Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, aged to 2026 using compounded market movement. State selections show BLS state-level figures where published. Actual pay varies with experience, industry, and organization size.
Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers salary by state
Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers is a professional role in the Installation, Maintenance, and Repair job family, focused on Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers work. Pay for this title reflects both its level and its scope; see our Title Level and Organization Responsibility guides for how WePayFairly defines them.
What Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairerss do
Typical education: High School Diploma
Inspect completed work to ensure all hardware is tight, antennas are level, hangers are properly fastened, proper support is in place, or adequate weather proofing has been installed.
Run appropriate power, ground, or coaxial cables.
Test operation of tower transmission components, using sweep testing tools or software.
Install all necessary transmission equipment components, including antennas or antenna mounts, surge arrestors, transmission lines, connectors, or tower-mounted amplifiers (TMAs).
Read work orders, blueprints, plans, datasheets or site drawings to determine work to be done.
Top skills:RepairingInstallationEquipment MaintenanceSpeakingReading ComprehensionCritical Thinking
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Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers pay by experience level
Entry level$46,000
Typical starting pay (about the 10th percentile)
Early career$52,500
A few years in (about the 25th percentile)
Experienced$65,500
Mid-career median pay
Senior$85,500
Seasoned professionals (about the 75th percentile)
Top earners$107,500
Highest earners (about the 90th percentile)
Experience tiers are derived from the BLS wage percentile distribution for this occupation, aged to 2026. Actual pay varies by employer, location, and specialization.
Job outlook
+8.6%
projected change in jobs, 2024–2034
1,200
projected openings per year
Growing faster than average
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections program (2024–2034). Openings include growth and replacement needs.
Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers salary by industry
Telecommunications
2,850 workers
$82,500
Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction
1,550 workers
$61,000
Utility System Construction
1,550 workers
$61,000
Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Schools and Hospitals and USPS
1,540 workers
$79,500
Specialty Trade Contractors
1,170 workers
$64,500
Repair and Maintenance
1,040 workers
$56,000
Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance
1,040 workers
$56,000
Building Equipment Contractors
970 workers
$66,500
Local Government, excluding Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation)
880 workers
$83,500
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
780 workers
$72,500
National sector-level figures, BLS OEWS May 2025, aged to 2026.
How this role compares
Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers pays 9% above the average across 52 roles in the Installation, Maintenance, and Repair job family (family average $66,500).
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers make?
The average base salary for a Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers in the United States is $72,500 per year, or about $34.86 per hour.
What is the typical salary range?
Pay typically falls between $52,500 and $85,500 per year (25th to 75th percentile) depending on experience, location, industry, and organization size.
How does this compare with other Installation, Maintenance, and Repair roles?
The Installation, Maintenance, and Repair job family averages $66,500 across 52 roles tracked by WePayFairly.
Need a defensible market price for this role? WePayFairly data is compiled from published survey sources and maintained by compensation professionals.
