Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairer Salary in 2026

    SOC: 49-2021.00 · BLS OEWS 2026 · Updated March 2026
    Median Annual
    $64,190
    per year
    Salary Range
    $42K – $103K
    P10–P90
    Total Jobs
    11,400
    employed
    Job Growth
    +8.6%
    2024–2034
    Section 01

    How Much Do Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers Make?

    Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers earn a median annual salary of $64,190 as of 2026, based on BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) data. Wages span from $42,360 at the 10th percentile to $102,550 at the 90th percentile — a range of $60,190. The highest-paying state is New York at $103,010.

    PercentileAnnual salary
    10th percentile$42,360
    25th percentile$50,610
    Median (50th)$64,190
    75th percentile$84,770
    90th percentile$102,550
    10th: $42,360Median: $64,19090th: $102,550
    Section 02

    Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairer Salary by State

    Median annual salary across all 50 states. Click a column to sort.

    StateMedian salary
    New Yorktop$103,010
    Wisconsin$102,550
    Pennsylvania$101,400
    Maryland$98,360
    Connecticut$96,990
    Arizona$95,350
    Utah$86,040
    Alabama$85,750
    Nevada$84,540
    New Jersey$83,420
    California$79,340
    New Mexico$77,880
    South Carolina$77,100
    Washington$74,130
    Minnesota$72,950
    Ohio$68,640
    Hawaii$68,500
    Georgia$67,070
    Michigan$64,650
    Virginia$64,400
    Massachusetts$64,210
    Kansas$63,750
    Nebraska$62,870
    Indiana$62,540
    Kentucky$62,310
    Oklahoma$60,690
    Illinois$59,690
    Texas$59,500
    Iowa$59,450
    Delaware$58,320
    New Hampshire$58,240
    Colorado$57,700
    Oregon$56,860
    Vermont$55,200
    Tennessee$52,080
    South Dakota$51,550
    Florida$51,260
    Louisiana$51,240
    Maine$50,610
    West Virginia$48,260
    Missouri$47,310
    North Carolina$45,970
    Montana$38,340
    Section 03

    Highest-Paying Metros for Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers

    New York
    Highest paying
    $103,010
    top metro salary
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD
    $102,550
    $-460 vs highest
    Pennsylvania
    $101,400
    $-1,610 vs highest
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ
    $101,390
    $-1,620 vs highest
    Maryland
    $98,360
    $-4,650 vs highest
    Arizona
    $95,350
    $-7,660 vs highest
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA
    $85,790
    $-17,220 vs highest
    New Jersey
    $83,420
    $-19,590 vs highest
    Section 04

    Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairer Salary by Experience

    Estimated salary ranges derived from BLS wage percentiles. Entry level corresponds to P10–P25, mid-career to the median, experienced to P75, and senior to P90+.

    Experience levelEstimated salary
    Entry level (0–2 yrs)~$42,360 – $50,610
    Mid career (3–7 yrs)~$64,190
    Experienced (8–15 yrs)~$84,770
    Senior (15+ yrs)$102,550+
    Section 05

    How to Earn More as a Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairer

    Location is the single biggest salary lever: Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers in New York earn $103,010 — $38,820 above the national median. Earning an additional certification or completing a bachelor's degree can push your salary from the median toward the 75th percentile. Reaching the 75th percentile ($84,770) typically requires 5–10 years of experience plus specialization in a high-demand area.

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    Section 06

    Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairer Salary vs Similar Careers

    CareerMedian salary
    Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairerthis career$64,190
    Telecommunications Engineering Specialist$130,390
    Electronics Engineer$127,590
    Radio Frequency Identification Device Specialist$127,590
    Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technician$77,180

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    Section 07

    Frequently Asked Questions

    SOC: 49-2021.00 · Data: BLS OEWS 2026, O*NET 29.1 · Salary figures are national medians unless otherwise noted.