SOC 49-2021 · May 2025 · United States
Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers
National figures, with pay broken out by state and metro area
The median wage for Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers across the United States is $63,520 per year, measured over 11,140 jobs. The highest state median is in Idaho, at $107,250.
National wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
The next ten years
Projected to grow faster than average
- Change in jobs, 2024 to 2034
- +8.6%
- Openings per year
- 1,200
- Typical entry-level education
- Associate's degree
- On-the-job training
- Moderate-term on-the-job training
Includes jobs opened by workers leaving the occupation, not only new positions.
Projections are based on 2024 employment and run to 2034. The wages above are from the May 2025 survey, a separate BLS programme on a different release cycle, so the two are not two views of one dataset.
Where the pay is highest for Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers
Pay for this occupation varies by 128.2% between the highest and lowest paying states with published data. Idaho pays $107,250 and Montana pays $47,000.
| # | State | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Idaho | $107,250 | — | |
| 2 | Pennsylvania | $103,010 | 240 | |
| 3 | Connecticut | $100,890 | — | |
| 4 | Maryland | $100,800 | 370 | |
| 5 | Arizona | $95,040 | 100 | |
| 6 | New York | $81,070 | 420 | |
| 7 | Nevada | $79,380 | 60 | |
| 8 | Alaska | $79,050 | 50 | |
| 9 | Washington | $79,020 | 240 | |
| 10 | South Carolina | $78,250 | 40 |
States with the most Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers jobs
| # | State | Jobs | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | 1,030 | $62,840 | |
| 2 | Texas | 830 | $77,910 | |
| 3 | Illinois | 780 | $61,110 | |
| 4 | Virginia | 660 | $67,790 | |
| 5 | New Jersey | 590 | $75,930 | |
| 6 | Colorado | 530 | $56,110 | |
| 7 | Florida | 520 | $60,140 | |
| 8 | New York | 420 | $81,070 | |
| 9 | Michigan | 410 | $64,130 | |
| 10 | Maryland | 370 | $100,800 |
Top-paying metro areas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Phoenix | $105,240 | 70 |
| 2 | Hartford | $100,890 | — |
| 3 | Dallas | $97,970 | 300 |
| 4 | New York | $96,610 | 370 |
| 5 | Baltimore | $95,620 | 130 |
| 6 | Albuquerque | $86,580 | 50 |
| 7 | Seattle | $82,380 | 100 |
| 8 | Houston | $81,270 | 150 |
| 9 | Minneapolis | $80,880 | 40 |
| 10 | Pittsburgh | $80,430 | 50 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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