Watch and Clock Repairers Salary
The median watch and clock repairers salary in the United States is $67,230 per year ($32.32/hour). Salaries range from $34,240 at the entry level to $109,990+ for the top 10% of earners. There are 1,310 watch and clock repairers jobs nationwide. Employment is projected to decline 1.1% through 2034.
Last updated: June 2026 · Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Median Salary
$67,230
per year
Hourly Rate
$32.32
per hour
Employment
1,310
jobs in the U.S.
Salary Distribution
10th percentile
$34,240
25th percentile
$47,650
Median
$67,230
75th percentile
$91,490
90th percentile
$109,990
Job Growth (2024-2034)
-1.1%
Decline
Annual Openings
100
jobs/year (growth + replacements)
Education Required
High school diploma or equivalent
Training Needed
Long-term on-the-job training
Watch and Clock Repairers Salary by State
Best Cities (cost-adjusted) →Limited data available — BLS only publishes salary data for areas with sufficient survey responses.
Salary Map — Click a state for details
$50K$110K■ No data
Top Paying States
California
$110K
+64%
New York
$95K
+41%
Florida
$82K
+22%
Virginia
$80K
+20%
Maryland
$62K
-7%
Texas
$60K
-11%
Pennsylvania
$60K
-11%
Colorado
$50K
-26%
Vertical line = national median. Click a state for full details.
| State | Median | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| California | $110,050 | +63.7% |
| New York | $95,060 | +41.4% |
| Florida | $81,850 | +21.7% |
| Virginia | $80,410 | +19.6% |
| Maryland | $62,440 | -7.1% |
| Texas | $59,950 | -10.8% |
| Pennsylvania | $59,880 | -10.9% |
| Colorado | $49,990 | -25.6% |
Watch and Clock Repairers Salary by Metro Area
Limited metro data available — BLS only publishes data for areas with sufficient survey responses.
| Metro Area | Median | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $95,060 | +41.4% |
| Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL | $82,270 | +22.4% |
| Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $49,990 | -25.6% |
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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