DETAILED OCCUPATION DATA
49-2021 Radio Mechanics
Occupational Description:
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.| Percentiles | |||||||||
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| Geography | Employment | Emp SE* | Mean | Mean SE* | 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
| EDR 11 - 7 County Twin Cities | 20 | 0 | $27.89/hr | $0.57/hr | $21.99/hr | $24.58/hr | $25.33/hr | $31.48/hr | $36.94/hr |
| Minnesota | 140 | 25 | $23.42/hr | $0.52/hr | $17.07/hr | $20.12/hr | $23.26/hr | $26.93/hr | $29.75/hr |
| U S | 15,780 | 1,184 | $22.55/hr | $0.41/hr | $12.81/hr | $16.04/hr | $21.40/hr | $28.79/hr | $34.83/hr |
| *SE = Standard error, a measure of the statistical reliability of the estimate. | |||||||||
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| Occupation (click title for details) | OES | Projections | |
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| Employment | Median Wage | % Change - | |
| Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers | 2,070 | $31.64/hr | N/A |
| Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers | 520 | $20.41/hr | N/A |
| Electronic Home Entertainment Equipment Installers and Repairers | 140 | $20.88/hr | N/A |
| Sound Engineering Technicians | 130 | $24.77/hr | N/A |
Tasks for Radio Mechanics
- Locates defects, such as loose connections, broken wires, or burned-out components, using schematic diagrams, test equipment, and inspection tags.
- Inspects wiring and soldering, and performs repairs, using soldering iron, wire cutters, pliers, and wiring diagram.
- Tests equipment for power output, frequency, and calibration, using oscilloscope, circuit analyzer, frequency meter, wattmeter, ammeter, and voltmeter.
- Replaces defective components, such as conductors, resistors, semiconductors, and integrated circuits, using soldering iron, wire cutters, and hand tools.
- Removes and replaces defective units that are not repairable.
- Installs, tests, adjusts, modifies, and repairs intercommunication systems.
- Tests emergency transmitter to ensure readiness for immediate use.
- Inserts plugs into receptacles and bolts or screws leads to terminals to connect equipment to power source, using hand tools.
- Adjusts receivers for maximum sensitivity and transmitters for maximum output, using frequency meter.
- Monitors radio range station to detect flaws in transmission and adjusts controls to eliminate flaws.
- Tests noise level and audio quality, using audiometer.
- Tests batteries with hydrometer and ammeter, and charges batteries.