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Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers Salary in California
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers make in California?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$62,840
Median Annual Salary
▼
-20.8% vs 2024
$69,640
Mean Salary
$62,840
Median Salary
$30.21
Hourly Rate
1,030 people work as Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers in California
Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers salary by percentile in California
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers in California earn a median salary of $62,840 per year ($5,236/month).
This is 6.3% below the national average of $67,050.
California ranks #20 out of 43 states for Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers pay.
Approximately 1,030 people work in this occupation across California.
Salaries decreased by 20.8% compared to 2024.
About This Job: 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.
Top Skills
Repairing
3.5
Installation
3.38
Equipment Maintenance
3.38
Reading Comprehension
3.25
Active Listening
3.25
Key Knowledge Areas
Computers and Electronics
4.08
Telecommunications
3.91
Customer and Personal Service
3.88
Mechanical
3.36
Administration and Management
3.26
Typical Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent
(30.7% of workers)
Salary Range: Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers in California
Salaries for Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers in California range from $48,650 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $96,600 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $57,290 and $79,850.
Median $62,840
P10: $48,650P25: $57,290P75: $79,850P90: $96,600
10th
$48,650
25th
$57,290
Median
$62,840
75th
$79,850
90th
$96,600
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$48,650
$23.39
$4,054
25th Percentile
$57,290
$27.54
$4,774
Median (50th)
$62,840
$30.21
$5,236
75th Percentile
$79,850
$38.39
$6,654
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$96,600
$46.44
$8,050
Note: The mean (average) salary of $69,640 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#20
California ranks #20 of 43 states
$67,050
National avg. for Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers
How much do Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers make in California?
The median annual salary for Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers in California is $62,840 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $69,640.
What is the salary range for a Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers in California?
Salaries for Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers in California range from $48,650 at the 10th percentile to $96,600 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $57,290 and $79,850.
What is the starting salary for a Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers in California?
Entry-level Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers positions in California typically start around $48,650 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $57,290 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers in California?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 1,030 people are employed as Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers in California.
What is the hourly rate for a Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers in California?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers in California is approximately $30.21 per hour.
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, 2025 estimates. The OEWS survey covers approximately 1.1 million establishments nationwide.
Annual salaries are calculated based on a standard 2,080-hour work year. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, education, employer, and local market conditions. Figures do not include benefits, bonuses, or overtime pay.
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