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Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers Salary in Illinois
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers make in Illinois?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$61,110
Median Annual Salary
▲
+2.4% vs 2024
$61,100
Mean Salary
$61,110
Median Salary
$29.38
Hourly Rate
780 people work as Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers in Illinois
Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers salary by percentile in Illinois
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers in Illinois earn a median salary of $61,110 per year ($5,092/month).
This is 8.9% below the national average of $67,050.
Illinois ranks #24 out of 43 states for Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers pay.
Approximately 780 people work in this occupation across Illinois.
Salaries increased by 2.4% 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 Illinois
Salaries for Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers in Illinois range from $48,540 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $77,630 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $48,880 and $62,950.
Median $61,110
P10: $48,540P25: $48,880P75: $62,950P90: $77,630
10th
$48,540
25th
$48,880
Median
$61,110
75th
$62,950
90th
$77,630
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$48,540
$23.34
$4,045
25th Percentile
$48,880
$23.50
$4,073
Median (50th)
$61,110
$29.38
$5,092
75th Percentile
$62,950
$30.26
$5,245
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$77,630
$37.32
$6,469
Note: The mean (average) salary of $61,100 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#24
Illinois ranks #24 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 Illinois?
The median annual salary for Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers in Illinois is $61,110 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $61,100.
What is the salary range for a Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers in Illinois?
Salaries for Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers in Illinois range from $48,540 at the 10th percentile to $77,630 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $48,880 and $62,950.
What is the starting salary for a Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers in Illinois?
Entry-level Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers positions in Illinois typically start around $48,540 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $48,880 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers in Illinois?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 780 people are employed as Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers in Illinois.
What is the hourly rate for a Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers in Illinois?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers in Illinois is approximately $29.38 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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