The average salary for a radio mechanic in the United States is around $63,520 per year.
Avg Salary
Radio mechanics earn an average yearly salary of $63,520.
Wages typically start from $44,460 and go up to $103,990.
0% below national average Updated in 2025
Radio mechanic earnings by seniority
90th percentile
Top-level radio mechanic earnings begin at:
$49.99 per hour
$103,990 per year
75th percentile
Senior-level radio mechanic earnings begin at:
$39.60 per hour
$82,370 per year
50th percentile
Mid-level radio mechanic earnings begin at:
$30.54 per hour
$63,520 per year
25th percentile
Junior-level radio mechanic earnings begin at:
$24.32 per hour
$50,580 per year
10th percentile
Starting level radio mechanic earnings begin at:
$21.38 per hour
$44,460 per year
Approximate values based on highest and lowest earning segments.
Radio mechanic salary by state
| State Name | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| Arizona | $95,040 |
| New York | $81,070 |
| Nevada | $79,380 |
| Alaska | $79,050 |
| Washington | $79,020 |
| South Carolina | $78,250 |
| Texas | $77,910 |
| Minnesota | $76,960 |
| New Jersey | $75,930 |
| Ohio | $72,160 |
| Virginia | $67,790 |
| Utah | $66,190 |
| Hawaii | $65,970 |
| New Mexico | $65,110 |
| Michigan | $64,130 |
| South Dakota | $63,620 |
| California | $62,840 |
| New Hampshire | $62,450 |
| West Virginia | $62,170 |
| Georgia | $62,010 |
| Illinois | $61,110 |
| Oregon | $61,020 |
| Massachusetts | $60,890 |
| Indiana | $60,840 |
| Delaware | $60,740 |
| Florida | $60,140 |
| Vermont | $59,290 |
| Wyoming | $58,200 |
| Kansas | $58,010 |
| Wisconsin | $57,740 |
| Colorado | $56,110 |
| Oklahoma | $55,880 |
| Missouri | $52,450 |
| North Dakota | $52,440 |
| Nebraska | $52,410 |
| Maine | $51,970 |
| Iowa | $50,760 |
| Kentucky | $49,840 |
| Tennessee | $49,140 |
| Louisiana | $48,570 |
| Mississippi | $47,960 |
| North Carolina | $47,040 |
| Montana | $47,000 |
| Arkansas | $43,700 |
| Alabama | $38,820 |
| Puerto Rico | $23,950 |
| Idaho | $107,250 |
| Pennsylvania | $103,010 |
| Connecticut | $100,890 |
| Maryland | $100,800 |
How do radio mechanic salaries compare to similar careers?
Radio mechanics earn 6% less than similar careers in the United States. On average, they make less than commercial divers but more than riggers.
| Career | Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Commercial diver salary | $73K |
| Aircraft mechanic salary | $80K |
| Avionics technician salary | $82K |
| Oil and gas rotary drill operator salary | $68K |
| Wellhead pumper salary | $70K |
| Radio mechanic salary | $64K |
| Millwright salary | $66K |
| Wind turbine services technician salary | $64K |
| Industrial machinery mechanic salary | $65K |
| Rigger salary | $63K |
Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)