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Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers

Median Salary
61,310
Job Outlook
-15%

Overview

What are the responsibilities of this role?

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.

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What is the job outlook?

Overall employment of telecommunications technicians is projected to decline 3 percent from 2023 to 2033. About 24,600 openings for telecommunications technicians are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.

Compensation

What is the typical salary range?

$24,790

10%

$61,310

Median

$97,350

90%

How does location impact how much salary?

Education

What level of education do professionals in this role have?

Education Level

  • High school

    30%

  • Post-secondary certificate

    21%

  • Some college

    18%

  • Associate's degree

    15%

  • Bachelor's degree

    9%

  • Less than high school

    4%

Which college majors best prepare you for this role?

  • Communications Systems Installation and Repair Technology/Technician

Skills and Interest

Which skill sets are the most valuable to possess?

Skills

  • Technology Design and Control

    High

  • Equipment Operation and Maintenance

    High

  • Verbal Skills

    Mid

  • Leadership

    Mid

  • Math and Science Skills

    Mid

  • Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

    Mid

What knowledge should you bring to the table?

  • Customer and Personal Service
  • Telecommunications
  • Computers and Electronics
  • Administration and Management
  • Mechanical

What challenges will you likely face in the workplace?

Workplace

  • Exposure to Job Hazards

    High

  • Responsibility

    Mid

  • Decision Making

    Mid

  • Physical Activity

    Mid

  • Time Pressure

    Low

  • Repetitiveness

    Low

  • Level Of Competition

    Low

What personality traits help people thrive in this role?

Realistic

You love hands-on work and solving practical problems — like fixing things and building stuff.

Conventional

You like structure, staying organized, and working with systems to get things done efficiently.

Investigative

You love figuring out how things work and researching subjects that interest you.

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Data supplied by Bureau of Labor Statistics, National Center of Education Statistics, Defense Manpower Data Center (View our update schedule). Contact any business, college or military service branch to answer additional questions.