Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers salary
- 10th pct
- $44,460
- Middle 50%
- $50,580–$82,370
- 90th pct
- $103,990
The BLS estimates 11,140 Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers jobs in the U.S. with a median base pay of $63,520 ($30.54 an hour) (May 2025, SOC 49-2021). Across 9 metros with published figures, medians range from $58,360 in Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA to $97,970 in Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE11,140 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall U.S. employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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Where Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers earn the most
9 metros · BLS
Highest-paying metros
| Metro | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | $97,970 | 300 |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $96,610 | 370 |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | $76,070 | 310 |
| Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL | $75,780 | 210 |
| Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | $67,790 | 280 |
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $65,520 | 380 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $63,540 | 230 |
| Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $61,510 | 290 |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA | $58,360 | 200 |
Largest metros
| Metro | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $65,520 | 380 |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $96,610 | 370 |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | $76,070 | 310 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | $97,970 | 300 |
| Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $61,510 | 290 |
| Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | $67,790 | 280 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $63,540 | 230 |
| Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL | $75,780 | 210 |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA | $58,360 | 200 |
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Questions
What is the median Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers salary in the U.S.?
$63,520 a year (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The middle half earn $50,580–$82,370.
How much do Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers make an hour?
The BLS U.S. median is $30.54 an hour (May 2025). The middle half earn $24.32–$39.60 an hour, and the 90th percentile is $49.99. These are straight-time wages, before overtime and shift differentials.
Where do Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers earn the most?
Highest metro medians: Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX ($97,970), New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ ($96,610), Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV ($76,070). Cost of living differs, so compare offers locally.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS, May 2025 (metro, state and national estimates). Employer filing counts: U.S. DOL OFLC LCA disclosure data FY2026 Q3, visa-sponsored positions only.