SOC 499061
Camera and Photographic Equipment Repairers
Repair and adjust cameras and photographic equipment, including commercial video and motion picture camera equipment.
National Median
$49,300
per year
National Salary Overview
Median Annual
$49,300
Entry Level (10th pct)
$36,020
Experienced (90th pct)
$76,550
Total Employed
2,010
Salary Distribution
Salary percentiles show the range from entry-level (10th) to top earners (90th)
Salary by Experience Level
| Experience Level | Estimated Salary Range |
|---|---|
| Entry Level0-2 years experience | $36,020 - $42,590 |
| Mid Career2-8 years experience | $42,590 - $62,400 |
| Senior / Expert8+ years experience | $62,400 - $76,550 |
Highest Paying Locations for Camera and Photographic Equipment Repairers
Camera and Photographic Equipment Repairers Salary by Location
Compare salaries across 19 metropolitan areas
| Metropolitan Area | Median Salary | Employed | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia | $70,420 | 90 | |
| California | $67,060 | 350 | |
| Indiana | $61,130 | 50 | |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $58,850 | 70 | |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $58,210 | N/A | |
| New York | $56,340 | N/A | |
| New Jersey | $55,540 | 60 | |
| Texas | $50,780 | 80 | |
| District of Columbia | $49,290 | N/A | |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | $49,290 | N/A | |
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA | $48,770 | N/A | |
| Georgia | $47,700 | 70 | |
| Ohio | $47,550 | 50 | |
| Florida | $47,190 | N/A | |
| Iowa | $46,220 | 50 | |
| Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL | $45,730 | N/A | |
| Tennessee | $43,850 | N/A | |
| Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN | $43,850 | N/A | |
| North Carolina | $36,180 | 30 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average salary for a Camera and Photographic Equipment Repairers?
The national median annual salary for Camera and Photographic Equipment Repairers is $49,300, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data. This means half of workers in this occupation earn more, and half earn less.
Where do Camera and Photographic Equipment Repairerss earn the most?
The highest-paying metro area for Camera and Photographic Equipment Repairerss is Virginia, with a median salary of $70,420.
How much can an experienced Camera and Photographic Equipment Repairers make?
Top-earning Camera and Photographic Equipment Repairerss (90th percentile) make $76,550 or more annually. This typically reflects workers with significant experience, specialized skills, or positions in high-paying regions.