Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers Salary by State
Also called: Radio and Tower Equipment Repairers
The national median pay for radio, cellular, and tower equipment installers and repairers is $63,520 a year. By state, it ranges from $47,000 in Montana to $107,250 in Idaho.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
U.S. pay range
- Lowest 10%
- $44,460
- 25th percentile
- $50,580
- Median
- $63,520
- 75th percentile
- $82,370
- Top 10%
- $103,990
Annual pay, all U.S. workers in this job. About 11,140 jobs.
Median pay in 43 states
| # | State | Median | vs. U.S. | Lowest 10% | Top 10% | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Idaho | $107,250 | +69% | $85,850 | $112,770 | Not published |
| 2 | Pennsylvania | $103,010 | +62% | $49,780 | $108,780 | 240 |
| 3 | Connecticut | $100,890 | +59% | $68,810 | $100,890 | Not published |
| 4 | Maryland | $100,800 | +59% | $67,080 | $180,030 | 370 |
| 5 | Arizona | $95,040 | +50% | $51,200 | $105,300 | 100 |
| 6 | New York | $81,070 | +28% | $48,570 | $114,560 | 420 |
| 7 | Nevada | $79,380 | +25% | $44,730 | $97,960 | 60 |
| 8 | Alaska | $79,050 | +24% | $66,560 | $114,500 | 50 |
| 9 | Washington | $79,020 | +24% | $52,780 | $110,460 | 240 |
| 10 | South Carolina | $78,250 | +23% | $61,370 | $97,170 | 40 |
| 11 | Texas | $77,910 | +23% | $43,700 | $98,840 | 830 |
| 12 | Minnesota | $76,960 | +21% | $61,560 | $92,980 | 80 |
| 13 | New Jersey | $75,930 | +20% | $52,670 | $103,920 | 590 |
| 14 | Ohio | $72,160 | +14% | $37,710 | $108,710 | 370 |
| 15 | Virginia | $67,790 | +7% | $48,440 | $103,310 | 660 |
| 16 | Hawaii | $65,970 | +4% | $45,590 | $103,990 | 70 |
| 17 | New Mexico | $65,110 | +3% | $41,030 | $100,110 | 100 |
| 18 | Michigan | $64,130 | +1% | $44,030 | $74,570 | 410 |
| 19 | South Dakota | $63,620 | 0% | $52,830 | $78,000 | 30 |
| 20 | California | $62,840 | −1% | $48,650 | $96,600 | 1,030 |
| 21 | New Hampshire | $62,450 | −2% | $48,800 | $88,180 | 110 |
| 22 | West Virginia | $62,170 | −2% | $40,890 | $105,240 | 120 |
| 23 | Georgia | $62,010 | −2% | $53,350 | $90,810 | 190 |
| 24 | Illinois | $61,110 | −4% | $48,540 | $77,630 | 780 |
| 25 | Oregon | $61,020 | −4% | $40,680 | $103,570 | 320 |
| 26 | Massachusetts | $60,890 | −4% | $38,180 | $88,450 | Not published |
| 27 | Indiana | $60,840 | −4% | $43,200 | $79,940 | 280 |
| 28 | Delaware | $60,740 | −4% | $43,250 | $75,380 | 40 |
| 29 | Florida | $60,140 | −5% | $42,830 | $100,190 | 520 |
| 30 | Vermont | $59,290 | −7% | $43,710 | $99,760 | 60 |
| 31 | Kansas | $58,010 | −9% | $40,210 | $91,280 | 80 |
| 32 | Wisconsin | $57,740 | −9% | $49,440 | $91,760 | Not published |
| 33 | Colorado | $56,110 | −12% | $43,470 | $78,100 | 530 |
| 34 | Oklahoma | $55,880 | −12% | $47,150 | $64,640 | 130 |
| 35 | Missouri | $52,450 | −17% | $38,030 | $94,640 | 130 |
| 36 | Nebraska | $52,410 | −17% | $48,920 | $74,910 | Not published |
| 37 | Maine | $51,970 | −18% | $36,500 | $81,840 | 130 |
| 38 | Iowa | $50,760 | −20% | $43,710 | $93,560 | 50 |
| 39 | Kentucky | $49,840 | −22% | $37,470 | $96,040 | 90 |
| 40 | Tennessee | $49,140 | −23% | $43,880 | $68,710 | 330 |
| 41 | Mississippi | $47,960 | −24% | $40,520 | $91,770 | Not published |
| 42 | North Carolina | $47,040 | −26% | $37,470 | $79,090 | 280 |
| 43 | Montana | $47,000 | −26% | $39,350 | $94,000 | 100 |
BLS OEWS May 2025 state estimates. States without published data are not listed. “Not published”: BLS withheld the value or it is above the highest amount BLS publishes. Pay is not adjusted for living costs.
Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers salary questions
Which state pays radio, cellular, and tower equipment installers and repairers the most?
Idaho, with a median of $107,250 a year (+69% vs. the national median of $63,520). BLS May 2025.
Which state pays radio, cellular, and tower equipment installers and repairers the least?
Montana, with a median of $47,000 a year (−26% vs. national).
Where do most radio, cellular, and tower equipment installers and repairers work?
California has the most jobs, about 1,030, with a median of $62,840.
Does a higher salary mean more money left over?
Not always. These are pay figures only. Living costs, taxes and housing differ a lot between states, and this page does not adjust for them.