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What is a radio equipment repairer and how to become one

Updated January 8, 2025
2 min read
There is more than meets the eye when it comes to being a radio equipment repairer. For example, did you know that they make an average of $24.88 an hour? That's $51,749 a year! Between 2018 and 2028, the career is expected to grow 8% and produce 14,400 job opportunities across the U.S.
ScoreRadio Equipment RepairerUS Average
Salary
4.0

Avg. Salary $51,749

Avg. Salary $59,228

Stability level
7.5

Growth rate 8%

Growth rate 0.3%

Diversity
6.0
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 0.61%

Asian 5.57%

Black or African American 10.32%

Hispanic or Latino 12.77%

Unknown 4.50%

White 66.22%

Gender

female 16.67%

male 83.33%

Age - 46
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 3.00%

Asian 7.00%

Black or African American 14.00%

Hispanic or Latino 19.00%

White 57.00%

Gender

female 47.00%

male 53.00%

Age - 46
Stress level
7.5

Stress level is high

7.1 - high

Complexity level
7.7

Complexity level is challenging

7 - challenging

Work life balance
6.5

Work life balance is good

6.4 - fair

Key steps to become a radio equipment repairer

  1. Explore radio equipment repairer education requirements

    Most common radio equipment repairer degrees

    Bachelor's

    46.2 %

    High School Diploma

    23.1 %

    Associate

    23.1 %
  2. Start to develop specific radio equipment repairer skills

    SkillsPercentages
    COMSEC100.00%
  3. Complete relevant radio equipment repairer training and internships

    Accountants spend an average of 1-3 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New radio equipment repairers learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a radio equipment repairer based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real radio equipment repairer resumes.
  4. Research radio equipment repairer duties and responsibilities

    • Vary responsibilities including maintenance, calibration and repair of all U.S. military communication and encryption equipment.
    • Establish multiple policies to improve processes during combat operations and increase unit and personnel safety
  5. Apply for radio equipment repairer jobs

    Now it's time to start searching for a radio equipment repairer job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

    1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
    2. Consult your professional network
    3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
    4. Watch out for job scams

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Average radio equipment repairer salary

The average radio equipment repairer salary in the United States is $51,749 per year or $25 per hour. Radio equipment repairer salaries range between $28,000 and $93,000 per year.

Average radio equipment repairer salary
$51,749 Yearly
$24.88 hourly

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Updated January 8, 2025

Zippia Research Team
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The Zippia Research Team has spent countless hours reviewing resumes, job postings, and government data to determine what goes into getting a job in each phase of life. Professional writers and data scientists comprise the Zippia Research Team.

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