49-2021.00

Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers

Repair, 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.

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High Risk

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Top 9% most at-risk occupations we track

Frey & Osborne (2013) estimated 93% probability of automation for this role
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Top 9%
most at-risk
94
jobs riskier than this
+8.6%
projected growth

Disruption Vector

Disruption Type

Physical Robots

Physical robotics, autonomous machines, and automated equipment are the main threat to the physical tasks in this occupation.

Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers perform physically demanding work at height—climbing towers, mounting equipment, running cable—in variable weather conditions. AI network optimization tools manage radio frequency parameters and interference automatically, but the physical infrastructure installation and maintenance work requires human technicians. Through 2027, 5G infrastructure expansion is driving strong demand growth; technology is an enabler of more work rather than a displacement force.

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Salary & Job Outlook

Median Annual Pay
$64,190
US Bureau of Labor Statistics
10-Year Job Growth
+8.6%
Faster than average
Education Required
Associate's degree
Job Zone 3 / 5

AI Risk Timeline

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Projection model: Based on current AI capability growth rates. High-risk occupations are projected to see compounding automation pressure, while human-centric roles show slower risk accumulation. These are statistical projections, not guarantees.

Skills Analysis — AI Vulnerability

AI can replicate (0)
AI-resistant (2)
Mixed
Active Listening75%
Speaking72%
Service Orientation70%
Coordination68%
Time Management65%

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This analysis is for informational purposes only and is based on statistical models and academic research. It does not constitute career advice and is not a guarantee of future employment outcomes. AI impact varies significantly by employer, region, and individual circumstances. Learn about our methodology →