49-9064

Watch and Clock Repairers

Role Overview

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).

Recommended Majors

Watchmaking and Jewelrymaking.

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Salary by State (top paying)

State	Median salary
Texas	$84,740
Colorado	$81,680
New York	$77,020
Mississippi	$70,220
Florida	$63,970
Massachusetts	$61,520
Pennsylvania	$58,320
California	$54,490
Illinois	$52,400
Maryland	$51,110
Virginia	$41,990
Georgia	$36,260

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Median Annual Salary

$60,690

Projected Growth (10yr)

+-1.1%

Avg. annual openings

0.1k

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