Post job

What is a transmission supervisor 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 transmission supervisor. For example, did you know that they make an average of $26.1 an hour? That's $54,287 a year! Between 2018 and 2028, the career is expected to grow 8% and produce 36,400 job opportunities across the U.S.
ScoreTransmission SupervisorUS Average
Salary
4.2

Avg. Salary $54,287

Avg. Salary $59,228

Stability level
9.3

Growth rate 8%

Growth rate 0.3%

Diversity
2.5
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 1.25%

Asian 2.12%

Black or African American 8.43%

Hispanic or Latino 16.05%

Unknown 4.47%

White 67.69%

Gender

female 15.85%

male 84.15%

Age - 50
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 - 50
Stress level
9.3

Stress level is very high

7.1 - high

Complexity level
9.4

Complexity level is advanced

7 - challenging

Work life balance
2.6

Work life balance is poor

6.4 - fair

Key steps to become a transmission supervisor

  1. Explore transmission supervisor education requirements

    Most common transmission supervisor degrees

    Bachelor's

    61.2 %

    Associate

    22.4 %

    High School Diploma

    8.2 %
  2. Start to develop specific transmission supervisor skills

    SkillsPercentages
    Direct Reports49.85%
    RF25.72%
    Communications Equipment8.54%
    VHF5.71%
    Transmission Equipment5.38%
  3. Complete relevant transmission supervisor training and internships

    Accountants spend an average of 3-6 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New transmission supervisors 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 transmission supervisor based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real transmission supervisor resumes.
  4. Research transmission supervisor duties and responsibilities

    • Regulate power levels, azimuth and adjust antenna heights to achieve maximum coverage.
    • Work with customers' RF engineers to finalize design and make ready for deployment.
    • Design and install antenna interface to improve reception for coastal harbor radio system.
    • Perform preventative maintenance and inspections on vehicles, weaponry, and communication equipment in order to ensure combat readiness.
  5. Apply for transmission supervisor jobs

    Now it's time to start searching for a transmission supervisor 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

How did you land your first transmission supervisor job

Zippi

Are you a transmission supervisor?

Share your story for a free salary report.

Average transmission supervisor salary

The average transmission supervisor salary in the United States is $54,287 per year or $26 per hour. Transmission supervisor salaries range between $24,000 and $122,000 per year.

Average transmission supervisor salary
$54,287 Yearly
$26.10 hourly

What am I worth?

salary-calculator

How do transmission supervisors rate their job?

-/5

5 stars

4 stars

3 stars

2 stars

1 star

Transmission supervisor reviews

profile
A zippia user wrote a review on Jun 2019
Pros

Fast Pace, solving problems working with outside groups.

Cons

Engineering not understanding processes


Working as a transmission supervisor? Share your experience anonymously.
Overall rating*
Career growth
Work/Life balance
Pay/Salary

Updated January 8, 2025

Zippia Research Team
Zippia Team

Editorial Staff

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.

Browse installation, maintenance and repair jobs