Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers Salaries by State
Mean and median pay, wage percentiles, employment, and top-paying metro areas for radio, cellular, and tower equipment installers and repairerss across the U.S. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 (data.bls.gov OEWS tool /OESServices/combo/table, all-occupation crawl by area).
Job Outlook, 2024–2034
Source: BLS Employment Projections 2024-2034.
Salary Map
Brighter tiles = higher average pay; dashed tiles have no data. Click a state for details.
💰 Top 5 Highest-Paying States
- Maryland$109,390
- Idaho$101,230
- Connecticut$93,530
- Pennsylvania$89,020
- Alaska$88,920
📉 5 Lowest-Paying States
- Montana$51,210
- North Carolina$51,410
- Tennessee$54,110
- Maine$55,100
- Mississippi$55,110
State Rankings
| # | State | Mean | Median | Hourly | vs. U.S. | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maryland | $109,390 | $100,800 | $53 | +56.6% | 370 |
| 2 | Idaho | $101,230 | $107,250 | $49 | +44.9% | — |
| 3 | Connecticut | $93,530 | $100,890 | $45 | +33.9% | — |
| 4 | Pennsylvania | $89,020 | $103,010 | $43 | +27.4% | 240 |
| 5 | Alaska | $88,920 | $79,050 | $43 | +27.3% | 50 |
| 6 | Arizona | $84,640 | $95,040 | $41 | +21.1% | 100 |
| 7 | New York | $82,770 | $81,070 | $40 | +18.5% | 420 |
| 8 | Washington | $79,280 | $79,020 | $38 | +13.5% | 240 |
| 9 | New Jersey | $78,720 | $75,930 | $38 | +12.7% | 590 |
| 10 | Minnesota | $78,150 | $76,960 | $38 | +11.9% | 80 |
| 11 | Nevada | $75,950 | $79,380 | $37 | +8.7% | 60 |
| 12 | Ohio | $74,980 | $72,160 | $36 | +7.3% | 370 |
| 13 | South Carolina | $74,740 | $78,250 | $36 | +7% | 40 |
| 14 | Texas | $73,090 | $77,910 | $35 | +4.6% | 830 |
| 15 | New Mexico | $71,640 | $65,110 | $34 | +2.5% | 100 |
| 16 | Hawaii | $71,550 | $65,970 | $34 | +2.4% | 70 |
| 17 | Virginia | $71,470 | $67,790 | $34 | +2.3% | 660 |
| 18 | West Virginia | $71,350 | $62,170 | $34 | +2.1% | 120 |
| 19 | California | $69,640 | $62,840 | $33 | -0.3% | 1,030 |
| 20 | Florida | $68,470 | $60,140 | $33 | -2% | 520 |
| 21 | New Hampshire | $67,840 | $62,450 | $33 | -2.9% | 110 |
| 22 | Georgia | $67,500 | $62,010 | $32 | -3.4% | 190 |
| 23 | Oregon | $67,220 | $61,020 | $32 | -3.8% | 320 |
| 24 | Massachusetts | $66,990 | $60,890 | $32 | -4.1% | — |
| 25 | Wisconsin | $64,390 | $57,740 | $31 | -7.8% | — |
| 26 | South Dakota | $64,000 | $63,620 | $31 | -8.4% | 30 |
| 27 | Vermont | $63,090 | $59,290 | $30 | -9.7% | 60 |
| 28 | Indiana | $62,620 | $60,840 | $30 | -10.4% | 280 |
| 29 | Missouri | $61,650 | $52,450 | $30 | -11.8% | 130 |
| 30 | Kansas | $61,590 | $58,010 | $30 | -11.9% | 80 |
| 31 | Michigan | $61,590 | $64,130 | $30 | -11.9% | 410 |
| 32 | Illinois | $61,100 | $61,110 | $29 | -12.6% | 780 |
| 33 | Delaware | $59,910 | $60,740 | $29 | -14.3% | 40 |
| 34 | Colorado | $59,310 | $56,110 | $29 | -15.1% | 530 |
| 35 | Iowa | $58,750 | $50,760 | $28 | -15.9% | 50 |
| 36 | Kentucky | $57,850 | $49,840 | $28 | -17.2% | 90 |
| 37 | Oklahoma | $56,660 | $55,880 | $27 | -18.9% | 130 |
| 38 | Nebraska | $55,820 | $52,410 | $27 | -20.1% | — |
| 39 | Mississippi | $55,110 | $47,960 | $27 | -21.1% | — |
| 40 | Maine | $55,100 | $51,970 | $26 | -21.1% | 130 |
| 41 | Tennessee | $54,110 | $49,140 | $26 | -22.6% | 330 |
| 42 | North Carolina | $51,410 | $47,040 | $25 | -26.4% | 280 |
| 43 | Montana | $51,210 | $47,000 | $25 | -26.7% | 100 |
Top-Paying Metro Areas
Highest median pay among 53 metro areas.
| # | Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ | $105,240 | $88,850 | 70 |
| 2 | Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT | $100,890 | $97,820 | — |
| 3 | Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | $97,970 | $78,870 | 300 |
| 4 | New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $96,610 | $88,630 | 370 |
| 5 | Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD | $95,620 | $101,950 | 130 |
| 6 | Albuquerque, NM | $86,580 | $77,320 | 50 |
| 7 | Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $82,380 | $82,880 | 100 |
| 8 | Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $81,270 | $78,400 | 150 |
| 9 | Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $80,880 | $82,420 | 40 |
| 10 | Pittsburgh, PA | $80,430 | $77,550 | 50 |
Pay by Industry
Highest-paying industries employing radio, cellular, and tower equipment installers and repairerss (BLS OEWS, by median).
| # | Industry | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution | $110,550 | $106,100 | 100 |
| 2 | Utilities | $108,510 | $105,890 | 100 |
| 3 | Sector 22 - Utilities | $108,510 | $105,890 | 100 |
| 4 | Business Support Services | $103,160 | $101,110 | 30 |
| 5 | Administrative and Support Services | $101,420 | $82,220 | 90 |
| 6 | Sector 56 - Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | $101,420 | $82,220 | 90 |
| 7 | Management of Companies and Enterprises | $100,890 | $94,050 | 220 |
| 8 | Management of Companies and Enterprises | $100,890 | $94,050 | 220 |
| 9 | Sector 55 - Management of Companies and Enterprises | $100,890 | $94,050 | 220 |
| 10 | Rail Transportation | $84,170 | $88,310 | 100 |
| 11 | Rail Transportation | $84,170 | $88,310 | 100 |
| 12 | Sectors 48 and 49 - Transportation and Warehousing | $84,170 | $87,470 | 110 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do radio, cellular, and tower equipment installers and repairers make in the U.S.?
The median radio, cellular, and tower equipment installers and repairers salary in the United States is $63,520 per year (mean $69,870), and about 80% earn between $44,460 and $103,990.
How much do radio, cellular, and tower equipment installers and repairers make per hour?
Roughly $34 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $69,870 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Which state pays radio, cellular, and tower equipment installers and repairers the most?
Maryland has the highest average pay for radio, cellular, and tower equipment installers and repairers at $109,390 per year (median $100,800).
What is the job outlook for radio, cellular, and tower equipment installers and repairers?
Employment is projected to change +8.6% from 2024 to 2034 (Much faster than average), with about 1,200 openings per year.