Radio operators receive and transmit communications using radio/telephone equipment, in accordance with government regulations. They may also repair equipment. A sample of job titles includes: communications specialist, radio electronics officer (REO), flight communications specialist, radio operator, telecommunication operator, airline operations agent, flight follower, police communications operator, communications technician, and radio electronics technician (RET).

Average Salary:

$37,120

Average Hours (per week):

Over 58 percent of jobs for radio operators are with government agencies.  15 percent of them work in the information telecommunications industry.

Union:

None

Certifications:

No certification or licensing is required for most radio operator jobs.

Training Period:

Radio operators are not usually required to complete any formal training. This is an entry-level position that generally requires on-the-job training.

Strongest Market(s):

Radio operator is a low-demand occupation, with 1,000 jobs nationwide.

Entry Level Salary:

Entry level salaries for qualified individuals range from $9.25 per hour to $13.41 per hour.

Top Salary:

$61,290

Job Growth Forecast:

Job growth is expected to be about at the national average over the next decade, at 7 percent to 13 percent.

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