SOC 49-2021 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers — Louisville/Jefferson County
Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN
Median pay for this occupation in Louisville/Jefferson County, KY is $49,860 a year, trailing the national median of $63,520 by 21.5%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Louisville/Jefferson County, KY is $49,860 a year, trailing the national median of $63,520 by 21.5%. Half of workers earn between $49,710 and $63,980. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $46,550 and the ninetieth at $69,570.
The area has 60 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 0.1 of every thousand jobs. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 341st of 560 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,550 | −26.7% |
| 25th | $49,710 | −21.7% |
| Median (50th) | $49,860 | −21.5% |
| 75th | $63,980 | +0.7% |
| 90th | $69,570 | +9.5% |
| Mean | $58,050 | −8.6% |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Louisville/Jefferson County run 9.8% below the national average, so the median of $49,860 goes as far as $55,277 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 13.0% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$49,860as reported by BLSLocal price level
90.2US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$55,277US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $49,860 a year, 21.5% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $46,550 to $69,570 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 60 jobs in this occupation.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers in Louisville/Jefferson County, KY?
The median annual wage is $49,860, or $23.97 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $63,520, so pay in Louisville/Jefferson County, KY is 21.5% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Louisville/Jefferson County, KY earns more than $69,570 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $46,550 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 60 jobs in this occupation in Louisville/Jefferson County, KY. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. 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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