What are the main factors that influence a Tower Technician's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change A Tower Technician's salary?

A Tower Technician's salary grows with experience: a Telecommunications Technician I (0-1 years)earns $61,213, a Telecommunications Technician II (1-3 years)earns $76,763, a Tower Technician (3-5 years)earns $90,516, a Telecommunications Supervisor I (5+ years)earns $86,566, a Telecommunications Supervisor II (5+ years)earns $120,395,

What are the highest paying states for a Tower Technician?

Tower Technician salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Tower Technician roles are District of Columbia $98,269, California $97,896, Massachusetts $96,591. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Tower Technician roles make?

Salaries for Tower Technician level roles vary by specialization: Tower Controller: $98,858; Cell Tower Technician: $87,607; Tower Climber: $81,537; Traveling Tower Technician: $76,399; Telecom Tower Technician: $73,812.

Tower Technician Salary in Delaware

How much does a Tower Technician make in Delaware?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for a Tower Technician in Delaware is $89,882 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $43.

However, a Tower Technician's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $109,830
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $80,742 to $100,323
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $72,421

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Tower Technician Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$100,323	$8,360	$1,929	$48
Average	$89,882	$7,490	$1,728	$43
25th Percentile	$80,742	$6,729	$1,553	$39

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Key Factors That Influence Tower Technician Salaries

A Tower Technician's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Tower Technician Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Tower Technician's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $61,213
Early Career (1-2 years): $76,763
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $90,516
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $86,566
Expert (over 8 years): $120,395

Levels	Salary
Telecommu... Level Tower Technician	$61,213
Telecommu... Level Tower Technician	$76,763
Tower Tec... Level Tower Technician	$90,516
Telecommu... Level Tower Technician	$86,566
Telecommu... Level Tower Technician	$120,395

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How Do Tower Technician Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Tower Technicians. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $98,269.
California: $97,896.
Massachusetts: $96,591.

District of Columbia $98,269 California $97,896 Massachusetts $96,591 Washington $96,236 New Jersey $96,201 Alaska $96,077 Connecticut $94,852 New York $94,355

Hawaii $92,766 Rhode Island $92,021 Maryland $91,515 Minnesota $90,822 Colorado $90,556 Illinois $90,467 Oregon $90,130 Delaware $89,882

New Hampshire $89,725 Virginia $89,376 Pennsylvania $88,355 Nevada $87,840 North Dakota $87,672 Michigan $87,405 Wisconsin $87,308 Vermont $87,112

Texas $86,571 Maine $86,536 Arizona $86,482 Ohio $86,420 Georgia $85,604 Indiana $85,195 Wyoming $85,115 Utah $84,991

Iowa $84,938 Kansas $84,512 Louisiana $84,388 North Carolina $84,343 Missouri $84,326 Florida $83,979 Montana $83,793 Nebraska $83,616

Kentucky $83,518 South Carolina $83,163 Tennessee $82,941 Idaho $82,852 New Mexico $82,204 Oklahoma $82,062 Alabama $81,539 South Dakota $80,660

Arkansas $80,181 West Virginia $79,923 Mississippi $79,151

Top Paying Cities for Tower Technicians

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Lincoln: $93,023
Little Creek: $92,163
Magnolia: $92,544

Lincoln, DE $93,023 Little Creek, DE $92,163 Magnolia, DE $92,544 Milford, DE $93,023 Marydel, DE $91,816 Millsboro, DE $93,023 Millville, DE $93,645 Milton, DE $93,023

Nassau, DE $93,023 Ocean View, DE $93,645 Rehoboth Beach, DE $93,645 Seaford, DE $92,047 Selbyville, DE $93,645 Smyrna, DE $91,710 Viola, DE $92,544 Woodside, DE $92,278

Bear, DE $91,035 Newark, DE $91,071 Claymont, DE $91,142 Delaware City, DE $91,071 Hockessin, DE $91,142 Kirkwood, DE $91,071 Middletown, DE $91,524 Montchanin, DE $91,142

New Castle, DE $91,142 Odessa, DE $91,648 Port Penn, DE $90,822 Rockland, DE $91,142 Saint Georges, DE $91,071 Townsend, DE $91,515 Winterthur, DE $91,142 Lewes, DE $93,023

Wilmington, DE $91,142 Dover, DE $92,118 Dover Afb, DE $92,331 Bethany Beach, DE $93,645 Bethel, DE $92,047 Bridgeville, DE $93,023 Camden Wyoming, DE $92,216 Cheswold, DE $91,905

Clayton, DE $91,674 Dagsboro, DE $93,645 Delmar, DE $92,047 Ellendale, DE $93,023 Felton, DE $93,023 Fenwick Island, DE $93,645 Frankford, DE $93,645 Frederica, DE $93,023

Georgetown, DE $93,023 Greenwood, DE $93,023 Harbeson, DE $93,023 Harrington, DE $93,023 Hartly, DE $91,630 Houston, DE $93,023 Kenton, DE $91,674 Laurel, DE $92,047

Yorklyn, DE $91,142

Tower Technician Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Tower Technician's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

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$80,742

Average $89,882/year

$100,323

$6,729

Average $7,490/month

$8,360

$1,553

Average $1,728/week

$1,929

$39

Average $43/hour

$48

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$100,323	$8,360	$1,929	$48
Average	$89,882	$7,490	$1,728	$43
25th Percentile	$80,742	$6,729	$1,553	$39

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