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Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers vs. Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics: Salary Comparison (2026)

Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairerss earn a median salary of $64,190/year, while Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanicss earn $49,670/year - a difference of $14,520. Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairerss earn more on average. Both salaries are based on national BLS data.

Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics
Median salary
$64,190
$49,670
Hourly rate
$30.86/hr
$23.88/hr
Entry level (10th %)
$42,360
$33,660
Senior level (90th %)
$102,550
$80,850
Education required
Varies
Varies
U.S. employment
11,400
688,840
Job growth (10-year)
N/A
N/A
Category
Repair & Maintenance
Repair & Maintenance
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