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How to become Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairerseducation, training, experience and the steps to enter

United States Manufacturing & Repair Confidence ★★★★★

Median annual pay
$63,520
25th–75th pct. $50,580–$82,370
Top pay (est.)
$135,200
Top 10% $103,990
Pay in 5 years
$73,500est.
2031
Pay in 10 years
$85,100est.
$73,200–$98,800
Outlook score
50/100
★★★☆☆ Average
AI replacement risk
35%
Low
Job growth (10 yr)
+1.2%
1,000 openings / yr

How to become Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers

Typical education
Associate's degree
BLS
Related experience
None
On-the-job training
Moderate-term on-the-job training

A step-by-step guide for this occupation is being prepared. The education, training and experience data above show the typical path.

Skills, education and requirements for Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers

Key skills

Installation
3.9
Troubleshooting
3.6
Quality Control Analysis
3.6
Repairing
3.4
Coordination
3.2
Time Management
3.1
Reading Comprehension
3.1
Judgment and Decision Making
3.1

O*NET skill level ratings (0–7).

Key knowledge areas

Customer and Personal Service
4.9
Telecommunications
4.6
Computers and Electronics
4.4
Administration and Management
4.1
Mechanical
4.1
Engineering and Technology
3.9
Mathematics
3.6
Education and Training
3.6

What the work involves

Updating and Using Relevant KnowledgeHandling and Moving ObjectsRepairing and Maintaining Electronic EquipmentMonitoring Processes, Materials, or SurroundingsOrganizing, Planning, and Prioritizing WorkMaking Decisions and Solving ProblemsThinking CreativelyPerforming General Physical Activities

Important abilities

Oral ComprehensionOral ExpressionVisualizationProblem SensitivityNear VisionInformation Ordering

Education of workers

High school diploma
31%
Post-secondary certificate
22%
Some college
18%
Associate's degree
16%
Bachelor's degree
10%
Less than high school
4%

Training before entry

6–12 months
27%
Up to 1 month
27%
1–3 months
14%
2–4 years
11%
3–6 months
10%
1–2 years
10%

Related work experience

2–4 years
31%
1–2 years
23%
None
16%
6–8 years
8%
4–6 years
8%
6–12 months
6%
Up to 1 month
5%
1–3 months
3%

Job Zone 3 — medium preparation needed (O*NET)

Difficulty of entry: ★★☆☆☆ Fairly easy (from education, training, experience and Job Zone)

Career path and how to earn more as Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers

Career-path guidance is being prepared. Pay by percentile is shown in the Pay section.

Pay and employment figures are national statistics. Projected pay, outlook scores and AI replacement risk are estimates from the Shigoto Zukan model, not guarantees. To request a correction, use the contact form. How to read the data
Sources: BLS OEWS May 2025; BLS Employment Projections 2025–35; O*NET 31.0 Database by USDOL/ETA (CC BY 4.0), modified by Shigoto Zukan. Pay ranges, projections and scores are Shigoto Zukan estimates.