Communications Tower Technician
Code: 49-2021.00
Also known as: Avionics Technician, Communications Systems Technician, Communications Tower Technician, Field Service Technician, Radio Frequency Technician (RF Technician), Radio Repairman, Radio Service Technician (Radio Service Tech), Radio Technician (Radio Tech), Tower Technician, Two-Way Radio Technician (Two-Way Radio Tech)
Description: Do you watch your favorite television show on your computer? How about your cell phone? The information era has changed the way we view and digest information. In today's fast-paced digital economy, information needs to be relayed in the blink of an eye. Communication Tower Technicians setup and maintain devices that relay data signals, connect telephone lines and keep users tied into the Internet.
Typical wages
| 10% | $32,450 |
| 25% | $41,980 |
| Median | $57,720 |
| 75% | $78,870 |
| 90% | $97,780 |
| 10% | $15.6 |
| 25% | $20.18 |
| Median | $27.75 |
| 75% | $37.92 |
| 90% | $47.01 |
Projected employment
| Estimated Employment (2019 year) |
15,000 |
| Projected Employment (2029 year) |
15,500 |
| Percent Change | +0 % |
| Projected Annual Job Openings | 1,600 |