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Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers Salary in IL

In the 2025 U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS dataset, Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers in IL have a median annual salary of $61,110, with 780 recorded jobs in this area. Recorded earnings range from $48,540 at the 10th percentile to $77,630 at the 90th percentile.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS · Data year: 2025 · Last updated: 2026-09-22

Salary overview

Median annual salary

$61,110

Data year: 2025

Hourly median

$29.38

Employment

780

Source

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS

Salary distribution

$48,540
10th
$48,880
25th
$61,110
Median
$62,950
75th
$77,630
90th

Local compared with national

IL

$61,110

Median annual · 2025

United States

$63,520

Median annual · 2025

The IL median is 3.8% below the national median in the available dataset (a difference of $2,410).

Top skills

  1. 1.RepairingImportance 3.5
  2. 2.InstallationImportance 3.4
  3. 3.Equipment MaintenanceImportance 3.4
  4. 4.Reading ComprehensionImportance 3.3
  5. 5.Active ListeningImportance 3.3
  6. 6.SpeakingImportance 3.3
  7. 7.Critical ThinkingImportance 3.3
  8. 8.MonitoringImportance 3.1
  9. 9.Operations MonitoringImportance 3.1
  10. 10.Quality Control AnalysisImportance 3.1
  11. 11.Time ManagementImportance 3.1
  12. 12.WritingImportance 3.0

Career information

Education and experience

Typical education
High School Diploma or the equivalent (such as a GED)
Experience
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years
Job zone
3

Technology used

  • AERONET calculator
  • Backbone.js
  • Caliper Maptitude
  • Computerized maintenance management system CMMS
  • Location mapping software
  • Maintenance documentation software
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Office software
  • Microsoft Outlook
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Microsoft Project
  • Microsoft Windows
  • Microsoft Word
  • Sweep analysis software
  • Zoho WebNMS Cell Tower Manager

Common tasks

  • 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.

Related careers

Occupations recorded as related in the dataset. A relationship does not imply a guaranteed transition.

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