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Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installer and Repairer

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.

Annual openings

49

Median wage

$56,110

Typical education

High school (GED), plus completion of apprenticeship or similar work experience.

Growth 2026–2032

+7%

Median wage source: Colorado BLS OEWS (2025).

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Typical education

High school (GED), plus completion of apprenticeship or similar work experience.

Credential requirement

Credential requirements not reported

Work experience

No previous work experience is required.

Aerial towers, underground, outside, and indoors - these jobs are needed in a variety of locations.

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Automation exposure

High exposure

Many tasks are repeatable, so technology could reshape the day-to-day over time.

A typical day

  1. Run appropriate power, ground, or coaxial cables.
  2. Test operation of tower transmission components, using sweep testing tools or software.
  3. Replace existing antennas with new antennas as directed.
  4. 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.
  5. Install all necessary transmission equipment components, including antennas or antenna mounts, surge arrestors, transmission lines, connectors, or tower-mounted amplifiers (TMAs).
  6. Read work orders, blueprints, plans, datasheets or site drawings to determine work to be done.
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