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Installation & Repair49-2021.00Specialization

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.

$61,310
Median Pay
Less than 6 months
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Score 5/6: low AI task exposure, growing job demand provides strong protection from AI displacement

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AI Exposure
Low+2

11% of tasks can be accelerated by AI

Job Growth
Growing+2

+9% projected (2024-2034)

Human Advantage
Moderate+1

EPOCH score: 16/25

Total Score5/6
Methodology: v2.0 - GPTs are GPTs / BLS / EPOCH Additive ScoringUpdated: 2026-01-09
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Key Responsibilities

  • Inspect completed work to ensure all hardware is tight, antennas are level, hangers are properly fastened, proper support is in place, or adequate weather proofing has been installed.
  • Run appropriate power, ground, or coaxial cables.
  • Test operation of tower transmission components, using sweep testing tools or software.
  • Install all necessary transmission equipment components, including antennas or antenna mounts, surge arrestors, transmission lines, connectors, or tower-mounted amplifiers (TMAs).
  • Read work orders, blueprints, plans, datasheets or site drawings to determine work to be done.
  • Replace existing antennas with new antennas as directed.
  • Bolt equipment into place, using hand or power tools.
  • Install, connect, or test underground or aboveground grounding systems.
  • Complete reports related to project status, progress, or other work details, using computer software.
  • Check antenna positioning to ensure specified azimuths or mechanical tilts and adjust as necessary.

Education & Training

Typical Entry Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Time to Job Ready

1-3 years

Based on Job Zone 3. For formal education duration only, see education_duration.

Technology Skills

RF testing equipmentNetwork management softwareMicrosoft OfficeGPS/mappingSafety documentation

Key Abilities

Problem SensitivityNear VisionDeductive ReasoningInformation OrderingArm-Hand SteadinessOral ComprehensionManual DexterityFinger DexteritySpeech RecognitionWritten Comprehension

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Compensation Details

$38,880
10th Percentile
$61,310
Median
$95,680
90th Percentile

Based on 11,810 employed workers

Also Known As

Avionics Repair Technician (Avionics Repair Tech)Broadcasting Equipment MechanicCell Tower Technician (Cell Tower Tech)Cellular Equipment Installer (Cell Equipment Installer)Cellular Equipment Repairer (Cell Equipment Repairer)Cellular Tower Climber (Cell Tower Climber)Certified Tower ClimberCommunications Security RepairerCommunications Systems TechnicianCommunications Technician

Data from O*NET 30.1 and BLS Occupational Employment Statistics

O*NET Code: 49-2021.00