Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers
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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BLS projects U.S. employment for Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers to increase by 1.2% between 2024 and 2034, from 11,300 to 11,400 jobs. Its estimate of 1,000 annual openings includes replacement needs, so it does not represent current vacancies, contract postings, or freelance demand. The wage ($63,520), education (Associate's degree), and related experience (None) figures on this profile describe typical U.S. employees. O*NET skills describe the occupation; they do not assess an individual worker's proficiency.
Base employment (2024)
11,300
Projected employment (2034)
11,400
Projected change (2024–2034)
1%
Annual openings (projected average)
1,000
Pay & Preparation
$63,520
Associate's degree
None
Moderate-term on-the-job training
Essential Skills
Repairing (3.5/5) • Equipment Maintenance (3.38/5) • Installation (3.38/5) • Reading Comprehension (3.25/5) • Active Listening (3.25/5) • Speaking (3.25/5)
O*NET describes occupational requirements; these ratings do not measure current job-posting frequency or an individual worker’s proficiency.
BLS projections are long-term estimates; annual openings include growth and replacement needs and are not current vacancies.
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