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  1. Occupations
  2. Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers

Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers

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.

SOC: 49-2021.00

Common Job Titles

  • Radio Frequency Technician (RF Tech)
  • Radio Technician (Radio Tech)
  • Tower Technician (Tower Tech)
  • Two-Way Radio Technician (Two-Way Radio Tech)

Wage Data According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics

Annual wage data for Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers (2024)

Estimated Total Employment (U.S.)

11,400

Wage Distribution by Percentile

Line chart of annual wages by percentile. U.S. is the solid line. 10th percentile: U.S. $42,360. 25th percentile: U.S. $50,610. 50th percentile: U.S. $64,190. 75th percentile: U.S. $84,770. 90th percentile: U.S. $102,550. Use the left and right arrow keys to move between percentiles.

  • U.S.
MetricU.S.
10% of workers earn the following or less$42,360
10% of workers earn the following or more$102,550
Workers on average earn$69,180

+ indicates wage is at or above the BLS reporting cap ($239,200/year)

Skills & Requirements

Key competencies for this occupation, ranked by importance

  • Computers and Electronics4.1/5
  • Telecommunications3.9/5
  • Customer and Personal Service3.9/5
  • Mechanical3.4/5
  • Administration and Management3.3/5
Skills & Requirements: Knowledge

Tools & Technology

Equipment and software commonly used in this occupation

In-Demand Technology

Frequently requested by employers in job postings

  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Office software
  • Microsoft Outlook
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Microsoft Project
  • Microsoft Windows
  • Microsoft Word

Technology Skills

  • AERONET calculator
  • Backbone.js
  • Caliper Maptitude
  • Computerized maintenance management system CMMS
  • Location mapping software
  • Maintenance documentation software
  • Sweep analysis software
  • Zoho WebNMS Cell Tower Manager

Tools & Equipment

  • Adjustable hand wrenches
  • Alignment tools
  • All-purpose snips
  • Analog ohmmeters
  • Antenna analyzers
  • Antenna socket sets
  • Backhoes
  • Ball peen hammers
Tools & Technology: Tools & Equipment

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Occupations with similar skills and knowledge requirements

Most Similar

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  • Radio Frequency Identification Device Specialists 17-2072.01
  • Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers 49-9052.00

Moderately Similar

  • Avionics Technicians 49-2091.00
  • Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment 49-2093.00
  • Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor Vehicles 49-2096.00
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians 17-3023.00
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  • Broadcast Technicians 27-4012.00
  • Electronics Engineers, Except Computer 17-2072.00
  • Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers 49-2098.00
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  • Signal and Track Switch Repairers 49-9097.00
  • Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay 49-2095.00
  • Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians 17-3021.00
  • Electromechanical Equipment Assemblers 51-2023.00
  • Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians 17-3024.00

Related Programs

Education programs that prepare you for this occupation

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  • Long CertificateApprenticeship: Telecommunications TechnicianIssuer: Imperial Valley College
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  • CertificateBroadband Basic InstallerIssuer: Southeast Kentucky Community & Technical College
  • Long CertificateApprenticeship: SCADA/Telecommunications TechnicianIssuer: Imperial Valley College