Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers Salary in Wilmington, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Wilmington, NC

Median annual salary $45,930 -28.4% vs national
Median hourly $22.08
10th percentile $37,510
90th percentile $78,450
Employed locally 70
National median $64,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,510
    25th
    $38,480
    50th (median)
    $45,930
    75th
    $61,070
    90th
    $78,450

    Wilmington economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,687 2023 • Census ACS
    Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers salary vs area income 62% Median Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers salary is 38% 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
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $79,290
    Anchorage, AK $76,920
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $65,810
    Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC $63,450
    North Northeastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area (noncontiguous) $62,700

    Related occupations in Wilmington, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $45,730
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $46,520
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $65,970
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $49,230
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $52,950
    Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers $73,580

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers in Wilmington, NC is $22.08, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.22 or more per hour.

    Is Wilmington 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 Wilmington, NC is 28.4% 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 Wilmington?

    Entry-level Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers (10th percentile) earn around $37,510 per year in Wilmington, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,480.