U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics U.S. Bureau of Labor StatisticsRepair, install or maintain mobile or stationary radio transmitting, broadcasting, and receiving equipment, and two-way radio communications systems used in cellular telecommunications, mobile broadband, ship-to-shore, aircraft-to-ground communications, and radio equipment in service and emergency vehicles. May test and analyze network coverage.
Employment estimate and mean wage estimates for this occupation:
| Employment (1) | Employment RSE (3) |
Mean hourly wage |
Mean annual wage (2) |
Wage RSE (3) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15,780 | 7.5 % | $22.24 | $46,260 | 1.8 % |
Percentile wage estimates for this occupation:
| Percentile | 10% | 25% | 50% (Median) |
75% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $12.64 | $15.82 | $21.11 | $28.40 | $34.36 |
| Annual Wage (2) | $26,300 | $32,910 | $43,900 | $59,070 | $71,460 |
Industries with the highest published employment and wages for this occupation are provided. For a list of all industries with employment in this occupation, see the Create Customized Tables function.
Industries with the highest levels of employment in this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wireless Telecommunications Carriers (except Satellite) | 3,930 | 2.40 | $24.82 | $51,630 |
| Wired Telecommunications Carriers | 1,980 | 0.34 | $18.40 | $38,270 |
| Electronics and Appliance Stores | 1,860 | 0.36 | $19.85 | $41,280 |
| Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance | 1,780 | 1.79 | $19.55 | $40,660 |
| Household Appliances and Electrical and Electronic Goods Merchant Wholesalers | 1,320 | 0.42 | $23.59 | $49,070 |
Industries with the highest concentration of employment in this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wireless Telecommunications Carriers (except Satellite) | 3,930 | 2.40 | $24.82 | $51,630 |
| Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance | 1,780 | 1.79 | $19.55 | $40,660 |
| Other Telecommunications | 620 | 0.58 | $24.65 | $51,280 |
| Household Appliances and Electrical and Electronic Goods Merchant Wholesalers | 1,320 | 0.42 | $23.59 | $49,070 |
| Electronics and Appliance Stores | 1,860 | 0.36 | $19.85 | $41,280 |
Top paying industries for this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution | (8) | (8) | $35.07 | $72,940 |
| Scientific Research and Development Services | 50 | 0.01 | $34.98 | $72,750 |
| Local Government (OES Designation) | 810 | 0.01 | $28.17 | $58,600 |
| Computer Systems Design and Related Services | (8) | (8) | $26.69 | $55,510 |
| Federal Executive Branch (OES Designation) | 310 | 0.02 | $26.17 | $54,430 |
States and areas with the highest published employment, location quotients, and wages for this occupation are provided. For a list of all areas with employment in this occupation, see the Create Customized Tables function.
States with the highest employment level in this occupation:
| State | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texas | 2,050 | 0.19 | 1.60 | $21.17 | $44,040 |
| California | 1,450 | 0.10 | 0.83 | $23.54 | $48,960 |
| Florida | 1,020 | 0.14 | 1.16 | $23.68 | $49,250 |
| Virginia | 920 | 0.26 | 2.11 | $23.59 | $49,060 |
| Ohio | 830 | 0.17 | 1.36 | $23.81 | $49,520 |
States with the highest concentration of jobs and location quotients in this occupation:
| State | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wyoming | 120 | 0.42 | 3.48 | $23.64 | $49,160 |
| Delaware | 110 | 0.27 | 2.27 | $20.95 | $43,570 |
| Virginia | 920 | 0.26 | 2.11 | $23.59 | $49,060 |
| Hawaii | 160 | 0.26 | 2.18 | $26.85 | $55,850 |
| Idaho | 150 | 0.25 | 2.08 | $22.96 | $47,760 |
Top paying States for this occupation:
| State | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | 40 | 0.11 | 0.93 | $29.98 | $62,370 |
| Washington | 490 | 0.18 | 1.47 | $29.60 | $61,570 |
| New York | 350 | 0.04 | 0.34 | $26.86 | $55,870 |
| Hawaii | 160 | 0.26 | 2.18 | $26.85 | $55,850 |
| Nevada | 190 | 0.17 | 1.40 | $26.33 | $54,770 |
Metropolitan areas with the highest employment level in this occupation:
| Metropolitan area | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston-Sugar Land-Baytown, TX | 650 | 0.25 | 2.03 | $20.41 | $42,450 |
| Dallas-Plano-Irving, TX Metropolitan Division | 630 | 0.30 | 2.48 | $20.55 | $42,750 |
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Marietta, GA | 530 | 0.23 | 1.92 | $16.19 | $33,680 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale, CA Metropolitan Division | 370 | 0.10 | 0.80 | $28.06 | $58,370 |
| Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News, VA-NC | 370 | 0.51 | 4.24 | $24.91 | $51,820 |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV Metropolitan Division | 290 | 0.12 | 1.01 | $24.09 | $50,110 |
| Seattle-Bellevue-Everett, WA Metropolitan Division | 260 | 0.18 | 1.50 | $32.42 | $67,440 |
| St. Louis, MO-IL | 210 | 0.17 | 1.38 | $26.73 | $55,600 |
| Denver-Aurora-Broomfield, CO | 190 | 0.16 | 1.28 | $20.56 | $42,760 |
| Charlotte-Gastonia-Rock Hill, NC-SC | 160 | 0.19 | 1.57 | $25.27 | $52,570 |
Metropolitan areas with the highest concentration of jobs and location quotients in this occupation:
| Metropolitan area | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bend, OR | 40 | 0.65 | 5.34 | $24.11 | $50,150 |
| St. Cloud, MN | 50 | 0.53 | 4.40 | $21.39 | $44,500 |
| Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News, VA-NC | 370 | 0.51 | 4.24 | $24.91 | $51,820 |
| Jefferson City, MO | 40 | 0.50 | 4.16 | $32.03 | $66,630 |
| Fort Wayne, IN | 90 | 0.43 | 3.57 | $25.20 | $52,410 |
| Green Bay, WI | 70 | 0.42 | 3.44 | $18.65 | $38,790 |
| Eau Claire, WI | 30 | 0.42 | 3.46 | $18.30 | $38,050 |
| Honolulu, HI | 140 | 0.33 | 2.70 | $27.30 | $56,780 |
| Madison, WI | 100 | 0.31 | 2.58 | $17.84 | $37,110 |
| Dallas-Plano-Irving, TX Metropolitan Division | 630 | 0.30 | 2.48 | $20.55 | $42,750 |
Top paying metropolitan areas for this occupation:
| Metropolitan area | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York-White Plains-Wayne, NY-NJ Metropolitan Division | (8) | (8) | (8) | $38.13 | $79,320 |
| Seattle-Bellevue-Everett, WA Metropolitan Division | 260 | 0.18 | 1.50 | $32.42 | $67,440 |
| Jefferson City, MO | 40 | 0.50 | 4.16 | $32.03 | $66,630 |
| Newark-Union, NJ-PA Metropolitan Division | (8) | (8) | (8) | $29.69 | $61,740 |
| Mobile, AL | (8) | (8) | (8) | $29.40 | $61,140 |
| Columbus, OH | (8) | (8) | (8) | $28.90 | $60,120 |
| Sacramento--Arden-Arcade--Roseville, CA | (8) | (8) | (8) | $28.28 | $58,830 |
| Detroit-Livonia-Dearborn, MI Metropolitan Division | (8) | (8) | (8) | $28.28 | $58,820 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale, CA Metropolitan Division | 370 | 0.10 | 0.80 | $28.06 | $58,370 |
| Philadelphia, PA Metropolitan Division | 90 | 0.05 | 0.42 | $27.93 | $58,090 |
Nonmetropolitan areas with the highest employment in this occupation:
| Nonmetropolitan area | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Central Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area | 70 | 0.41 | 3.41 | $17.15 | $35,680 |
| Southwestern Wyoming nonmetropolitan area | 70 | 1.06 | 8.78 | $22.74 | $47,300 |
| Southern Oregon & Linn County nonmetropolitan area | 50 | 0.56 | 4.59 | $20.98 | $43,640 |
| Kansas nonmetropolitan area | 40 | 0.11 | 0.92 | $19.78 | $41,150 |
| Northeastern Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area | 30 | 0.28 | 2.33 | $22.01 | $45,780 |
Nonmetropolitan areas with the highest concentration of jobs and location quotients in this occupation:
| Nonmetropolitan area | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwestern Wyoming nonmetropolitan area | 70 | 1.06 | 8.78 | $22.74 | $47,300 |
| Southern Oregon & Linn County nonmetropolitan area | 50 | 0.56 | 4.59 | $20.98 | $43,640 |
| West Central Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area | 70 | 0.41 | 3.41 | $17.15 | $35,680 |
| Northeastern Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area | 30 | 0.28 | 2.33 | $22.01 | $45,780 |
| Kansas nonmetropolitan area | 40 | 0.11 | 0.92 | $19.78 | $41,150 |
Top paying nonmetropolitan areas for this occupation:
| Nonmetropolitan area | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Nevada nonmetropolitan area | (8) | (8) | (8) | $30.45 | $63,330 |
| Eastern Texas nonmetropolitan area | (8) | (8) | (8) | $29.31 | $60,960 |
| Western Nebraska nonmetropolitan area | (8) | (8) | (8) | $23.29 | $48,430 |
| Southwestern Wyoming nonmetropolitan area | 70 | 1.06 | 8.78 | $22.74 | $47,300 |
| Southcentral Idaho nonmetropolitan area | (8) | (8) | (8) | $22.29 | $46,360 |
These estimates are calculated with data collected from employers in all industry sectors, all metropolitan and nonmetropolitan areas, and all states and the District of Columbia. The top employment and wage figures are provided above. The complete list is available in the downloadable XLS files.
The percentile wage estimate is the value of a wage below which a certain percent of workers fall. The median wage is the 50th percentile wage estimate--50 percent of workers earn less than the median and 50 percent of workers earn more than the median. More about percentile wages.
(1) Estimates for detailed occupations do not sum to the totals because the totals include occupations not shown separately. Estimates do not include self-employed workers.
(2) Annual wages have been calculated by multiplying the hourly mean wage by a "year-round, full-time" hours figure of 2,080 hours; for those occupations where there is not an hourly mean wage published, the annual wage has been directly calculated from the reported survey data.
(3) The relative standard error (RSE) is a measure of the reliability of a survey statistic. The smaller the relative standard error, the more precise the estimate.
(8) Estimate not released.
(9) The location quotient is the ratio of the area concentration of occupational employment to the national average concentration. A location quotient greater than one indicates the occupation has a higher share of employment than average, and a location quotient less than one indicates the occupation is less prevalent in the area than average.
Other OES estimates and related information:
May 2012 National Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates
May 2012 State Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates
May 2012 Metropolitan and Nonmetropolitan Area Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates
May 2012 National Industry-Specific Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates
Last Modified Date: March 29, 2013
