Camera and Photographic Equipment Repairers Salary
The median camera and photographic equipment repairers salary in the United States is $52,720 per year ($25.35/hour). Salaries range from $34,320 at the entry level to $83,940+ for the top 10% of earners. There are 1,650 camera and photographic equipment repairers jobs nationwide. Employment is projected to decline 15.1% through 2034.
Last updated: June 2026 · Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Median Salary
$52,720
per year
Hourly Rate
$25.35
per hour
Employment
1,650
jobs in the U.S.
Salary Distribution
10th percentile
$34,320
25th percentile
$41,630
Median
$52,720
75th percentile
$66,070
90th percentile
$83,940
Job Growth (2024-2034)
-15.1%
Decline
Annual Openings
200
jobs/year (growth + replacements)
Education Required
High school diploma or equivalent
Training Needed
Long-term on-the-job training
Camera and Photographic Equipment Repairers Salary by State
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$34K$85K■ No data
Top Paying States
Ohio
$85K
+61%
Virginia
$65K
+24%
New Jersey
$60K
+14%
California
$60K
+13%
Arizona
$59K
+12%
Nevada
$53K
-0%
Georgia
$49K
-6%
New York
$48K
-8%
Kansas
$47K
-11%
Tennessee
$45K
-15%
Vertical line = national median. Click a state for full details.
| State | Median | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio | $85,070 | +61.4% |
| Virginia | $65,170 | +23.6% |
| New Jersey | $60,290 | +14.4% |
| California | $59,770 | +13.4% |
| Arizona | $59,080 | +12.1% |
| Nevada | $52,700 | -0.0% |
| Georgia | $49,320 | -6.4% |
| New York | $48,280 | -8.4% |
| Kansas | $46,920 | -11.0% |
| Tennessee | $44,940 | -14.8% |
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Camera and Photographic Equipment Repairers Salary by Metro Area
Limited metro data available — BLS only publishes data for areas with sufficient survey responses.
| Metro Area | Median | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Columbus, OH | $88,860 | +68.6% |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $60,290 | +14.4% |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $59,770 | +13.4% |
| Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ | $59,080 | +12.1% |
| Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV | $52,700 | -0.0% |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | $50,580 | -4.1% |
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA | $49,960 | -5.2% |
Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Data reflects the most recent annual survey.
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