SOC 499064
Watch and Clock Repairers
Repair, clean, and adjust mechanisms of timing instruments, such as watches and clocks. Includes watchmakers, watch technicians, and mechanical timepiece repairers. Excludes Timing Device Assemblers and Adjusters" (51-2061).
National Median
$60,690
per year
National Salary Overview
Median Annual
$60,690
Entry Level (10th pct)
$39,920
Experienced (90th pct)
$92,570
Total Employed
1,300
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 | $39,920 - $46,530 |
| Mid Career2-8 years experience | $46,530 - $77,340 |
| Senior / Expert8+ years experience | $77,340 - $92,570 |
Highest Paying Locations for Watch and Clock Repairers
Watch and Clock Repairers Salary by Location
Compare salaries across 17 metropolitan areas
| Metropolitan Area | Median Salary | Employed | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas | $84,740 | 130 | |
| Colorado | $81,680 | 40 | |
| New York | $77,020 | N/A | |
| Mississippi | $70,220 | 30 | |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $64,210 | 120 | |
| Florida | $63,970 | N/A | |
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $62,840 | 70 | |
| Massachusetts | $61,520 | N/A | |
| Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL | $61,450 | N/A | |
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $58,330 | N/A | |
| Pennsylvania | $58,320 | 80 | |
| California | $54,490 | N/A | |
| Illinois | $52,400 | 80 | |
| Maryland | $51,110 | 50 | |
| Virginia | $41,990 | N/A | |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | $41,990 | N/A | |
| Georgia | $36,260 | 40 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average salary for a Watch and Clock Repairers?
The national median annual salary for Watch and Clock Repairers is $60,690, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data. This means half of workers in this occupation earn more, and half earn less.
Where do Watch and Clock Repairerss earn the most?
The highest-paying metro area for Watch and Clock Repairerss is Texas, with a median salary of $84,740.
How much can an experienced Watch and Clock Repairers make?
Top-earning Watch and Clock Repairerss (90th percentile) make $92,570 or more annually. This typically reflects workers with significant experience, specialized skills, or positions in high-paying regions.