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Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers

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Repair, install, or maintain mobile or stationary radio transmitting, broadcasting, and receiving equipment, and two-way radio communications systems used in cellular telecommunications, mobile broadband, ship-to-shore, aircraft-to-ground communications, and radio equipment in service and emergency vehicles. May test and analyze network coverage.

Pay & job outlook

Median pay: $63,520/yr (U.S. national, May 2025)

$44,460$103,990

Typical range nationwide (10th–90th percentile). This is a population snapshot, not a personal prediction - actual pay varies by location, employer, and experience.

Job outlook: +8.6% projected growth, 2024–2034 — faster than average.

About 1,200 openings per year, on average, over the decade.

Typical entry-level education: Associate's degree.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS and Employment Projections.

Top skills
RepairingEquipment MaintenanceInstallationReading ComprehensionActive ListeningCritical ThinkingSpeakingMonitoringOperations MonitoringQuality Control Analysis
Top knowledge areas
Computers and ElectronicsTelecommunicationsCustomer and Personal ServiceMechanicalAdministration and ManagementEngineering and TechnologyEnglish LanguagePublic Safety and Security
Core tasks

• 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.

• Replace existing antennas with new antennas as directed.

• Bolt equipment into place, using hand or power tools.

• Install, connect, or test underground or aboveground grounding systems.

Frequently asked questions

What's the median pay for Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers?

The median pay for Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers is $63,520 per year, per the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

What's the job outlook for Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers?

Employment for Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers is projected to change +8.6% from 2024 to 2034 - faster than average.

What education is typically required for Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers?

Typical entry-level education: Associate's degree.

How many job openings are there each year for Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers?

About 1,200 openings per year, on average, over the decade.