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What is a radio mechanic 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 mechanic. For example, did you know that they make an average of $24.26 an hour? That's $50,458 a year! Between 2018 and 2028, the career is expected to grow -1% and produce -1,100 job opportunities across the U.S.
ScoreRadio MechanicUS Average
Salary
3.9

Avg. Salary $50,458

Avg. Salary $59,228

Stability level
7.1

Growth rate -1%

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 5.88%

male 94.12%

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
7.1

Stress level is high

7.1 - high

Complexity level
7.0

Complexity level is challenging

7 - challenging

Work life balance
5.4

Work life balance is fair

6.4 - fair

Key steps to become a radio mechanic

  1. Explore radio mechanic education requirements

    Most common radio mechanic degrees

    Diploma

    30.0 %

    Associate

    20.0 %

    High School Diploma

    20.0 %
  2. Start to develop specific radio mechanic skills

    SkillsPercentages
    Radio Equipment100.00%
  3. Complete relevant radio mechanic training and internships

    Accountants spend an average of 1-2 years on post-employment, on-the-job training. New radio mechanics 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 mechanic based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real radio mechanic resumes.
  4. Research radio mechanic duties and responsibilities

    • Accomplish corrosion control treatment and prevention procedures on avionics equipment.
    • Maintain, troubleshot and repair integrated and self sufficient communications systems to the component level.
    • Accomplish corrosion control treatment and prevention procedures on avionics equipment.
  5. Apply for radio mechanic jobs

    Now it's time to start searching for a radio mechanic 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 mechanic salary

The average radio mechanic salary in the United States is $50,458 per year or $24 per hour. Radio mechanic salaries range between $26,000 and $94,000 per year.

Average radio mechanic salary
$50,458 Yearly
$24.26 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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