Radar Technician Career

*A job as a Radar Technician falls under the broader career category of Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians. The information on this page will generally apply to all careers in this category but may not specifically apply to this career title.

Job Description for Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians : Operate, install, adjust, and maintain integrated computer/communications systems, consoles, simulators, and other data acquisition, test, and measurement instruments and equipment, which are used to launch, track, position, and evaluate air and space vehicles. May record and interpret test data.


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Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technician Career

Salary Info

Median Annual Wage

$71,070

Median Hourly Wage

$34.17*

Total Employed Nationally

11,970


Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics May 2016 wage data and 2016-2026 employment projections. "Projected growth" represents the estimated change in total employment over the projections period (2016-2026). "Projected job openings" represent openings due to growth and replacement.