Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers Salary in San Diego, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA

Median annual salary $60,310 -6% vs national
Median hourly $29.00
10th percentile $46,140
90th percentile $101,640
Employed locally 80
National median $64,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,140
    25th
    $46,140
    50th (median)
    $60,310
    75th
    $85,620
    90th
    $101,640

    San Diego economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,285 2023 • Census ACS
    Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers salary vs area income 59% Median Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers salary is 41% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $102,050
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $85,790
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $79,670
    California $79,340
    South Carolina $77,100
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $74,000

    Related occupations in San Diego, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $51,640
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $61,040
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $82,270
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $72,180
    Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other $50,080
    Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians $85,110

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers in San Diego, CA is $29.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $50.71 or more per hour.

    Is San Diego 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 San Diego, CA is 6% 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 San Diego?

    Entry-level Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers (10th percentile) earn around $46,140 per year in San Diego, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,140.