Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers Salary in Houston, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX

Median annual salary $62,310 -2.9% vs national
Median hourly $29.96
10th percentile $47,510
90th percentile $82,380
Employed locally 140
National median $64,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,510
    25th
    $51,290
    50th (median)
    $62,310
    75th
    $77,890
    90th
    $82,380

    Houston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,458 2023 • Census ACS
    Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers salary vs area income 77% Median Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers salary is 23% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    New York $103,010
    Columbus, OH $102,550
    Wisconsin $102,550
    Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $102,550
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $102,550
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $102,050

    Nearby metros — Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $61,580
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $59,760
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $59,510

    Related occupations in Houston, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$46,080
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics$63,180
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$78,190
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$50,740
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$57,910
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$60,180

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers make per hour in Houston?

    The median hourly wage for Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers in Houston, TX is $29.96, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.97 or more per hour.

    Is Houston above or below average for Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers salaries?

    The median Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers salary in Houston, TX is 2.9% below the national median of $64,190. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers in Houston?

    Entry-level Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers (10th percentile) earn around $47,510 per year in Houston, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,290.