"How long does it take to become a tower technician in Idaho?"

"Most paths into the tower technician field take 1 to 5 years, depending on whether you complete a trade school program, a registered apprenticeship, or a combination of both."

"What apprenticeships are available for tower technicians in Idaho?"

"In Idaho, registered apprenticeships are administered through the Idaho Department of Labor - Registered Apprenticeship, which works with employers and trade union locals to register programs. See the apprenticeship section above for office contact details."

How to Become A Tower Technician in Idaho

Q: "How much do tower technicians earn in Idaho?"

"According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data (May 2025), tower technicians in Idaho earned a median annual wage of approximately $107,250 (using the related \"Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers\" BLS category, since tower technician wages are not tracked separately)."

Q: "What is the job outlook for tower technicians in Idaho?"

"The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects 8.6% national employment change for this occupation from 2024 to 2034. State employment data for Idaho is not separately published for this occupation."

Updated June 8, 2026 | TradeCareerPath Editorial Team

Nationally, employment in this category is projected to grow 8.6% from 2024 to 2034, with about 1,200 openings per year ¹. This page covers how to become a tower technician in Idaho, including requirements, training programs, and salary data.

A note on salary data: The Bureau of Labor Statistics does not track tower technician salaries as a separate category. The wage figures on this page are based on the closest matching BLS classification: Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers (SOC 49-2021). Actual tower technician earnings may vary.

Quick Answers About Becoming A Tower Technician in Idaho

How do I become a tower technician in Idaho? Complete a training program or apprenticeship, gain work experience, and meet any state or employer requirements for tower technicians in Idaho.

How long does it take? Most paths take 1 to 5 years depending on whether you choose trade school, an apprenticeship, or a combination of both.

What do tower technicians earn in Idaho? The BLS does not track tower technician wages separately. Based on the related “Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers” category, the median annual wage in Idaho is $107,250, with entry-level wages around $85,850 and experienced workers earning $112,770 or more ².

At a Glance

Training paths: trade school, community college, or apprenticeship
Typical timeline: 1 to 5 years depending on the path
Median wage (Idaho): $107,250 per year (based on related “Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers” category) ²

Tower Technician Wages by Metro Area in Idaho

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the job outlook for tower technicians in Idaho? Nationally, employment in this category is projected to grow 8.6% from 2024 to 2034 ¹.

What training programs are available in Idaho? Options include trade schools, community colleges, and apprenticeship programs. Use the school finder above to search for accredited programs in Idaho.

How much do tower technicians earn in Idaho compared to the national average? The median annual wage for tower technicians in Idaho is $107,250 (based on the related “Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers” category), which is $43,060 above the national median of $64,190 according to BLS data ².

Citations

About this guide: Researched and written by the TradeCareerPath Editorial Team. Our editorial team researches and sources every trade school and career guide using federal labor and education data, including BLS OEWS and Employment Projections, DOL apprenticeship records, IPEDS, College Scorecard, and state licensing boards. We follow the editorial standards documented at /editorial-policy/.

References

Bureau of Labor Statistics - Employment Projections: https://www.bls.gov/emp/ ↩︎ ↩︎
Bureau of Labor Statistics - Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics: https://www.bls.gov/oes/ ↩︎ ↩︎ ↩︎

Data sources

Figures on this page are sourced from the federal and state datasets below. Methodology: how we rank and source data.

Data	Provider	Vintage
Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)	U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics	May 2025
Employment Projections	U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics	2024-2034
Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System	National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)	2024
College Scorecard (school-level outcomes)	U.S. Department of Education	latest release
College Scorecard (field-of-study earnings)	U.S. Department of Education	latest release (updated 2026-06-12)
Occupational licensing requirements	CareerOneStop (U.S. Department of Labor)	latest release (updated 2026-02-22)
Registered apprenticeship programs	CareerOneStop / Apprenticeship.gov (U.S. Department of Labor)	latest release (updated 2025-10-25)
O*NET occupation profiles (skills, tasks, tools, job zones)	U.S. Department of Labor (O*NET / Employment & Training Admin.)	O*NET 29.1 (updated 2026-06-13)