Precision Instrument and Equipment Repairers, All Other Salaries by State

Mean and median pay, wage percentiles, employment, and top-paying metro areas for precision instrument and equipment repairers, all others across the U.S. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 (data.bls.gov OEWS tool /OESServices/combo/table, all-occupation crawl by area).

National mean salary $71,180 ≈ $34/hr
National median salary $68,990
Total employment 9,400 nationwide

Job Outlook, 2024–2034

Source: BLS Employment Projections 2024-2034.

Projected growth +2% About as fast as average
Annual openings 1,000 per year (avg)
Employment 2024→2034 10,800 → 11,000 (+200)
Typical entry education High school diploma or equivalent

Salary Map

Brighter tiles = higher average pay; dashed tiles have no data. Click a state for details.

Mean annual wage $49,000–$61,000 $61,000–$67,000 $67,000–$72,000 $72,000–$81,000 $81,000–$116,000 U.S. mean $71,180

💰 Top 5 Highest-Paying States

  1. Alaska$115,760
  2. Washington$94,110
  3. New Mexico$87,390
  4. Missouri$86,570
  5. Louisiana$86,010

📉 5 Lowest-Paying States

  1. Pennsylvania$49,220
  2. Iowa$53,390
  3. Maine$55,630
  4. Utah$55,650
  5. Nebraska$58,860
#StateMeanMedian Hourlyvs. U.S.Employment
1 Alaska $115,760 $113,670 $56 +62.6% 80
2 Washington $94,110 $98,340 $45 +32.2% 340
3 New Mexico $87,390 $78,060 $42 +22.8% 100
4 Missouri $86,570 $81,330 $42 +21.6% 30
5 Louisiana $86,010 $82,140 $41 +20.8% 80
6 Delaware $81,740 $82,200 $39 +14.8% 90
7 California $81,640 $80,060 $39 +14.7% 1,460
8 New Jersey $81,310 $80,930 $39 +14.2% 300
9 Ohio $80,810 $80,200 $39 +13.5% 410
10 Hawaii $80,540 $88,580 $39 +13.1% 180
11 Kansas $80,280 $77,330 $39 +12.8% 170
12 Connecticut $78,040 $76,230 $38 +9.6% 160
13 Arizona $77,920 $77,210 $37 +9.5% 60
14 Virginia $76,930 $81,850 $37 +8.1% 140
15 Massachusetts $75,260 $62,260 $36 +5.7% 70

Top-Paying Metro Areas

Highest median pay among 59 metro areas.

#Metro areaMedianMeanEmployment
1 Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $120,900 $104,610
2 Baton Rouge, LA $104,470 $99,240
3 San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $102,720 $105,850 100
4 Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $101,770 $96,660 90
5 Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $100,460 $85,700 90
6 Bakersfield-Delano, CA $100,030 $90,080 40
7 San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $99,310 $98,950 170
8 San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $88,860 $85,390 140
9 Kansas City, MO-KS $85,520 $88,420
10 Knoxville, TN $85,100 $69,370 90

Pay by Industry

Highest-paying industries employing precision instrument and equipment repairers, all others (BLS OEWS, by median).

#IndustryMedianMeanEmployment
1 Fossil Fuel Electric Power Generation $119,710 $112,620 50
2 Petroleum and Coal Products Manufacturing $113,120 $106,090 90
3 Petroleum and Coal Products Manufacturing $113,120 $106,090 90
4 Utilities $106,700 $103,360 130
5 Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution $106,700 $103,270 120
6 Sector 22 - Utilities $106,700 $103,360 130
7 Transportation Equipment Manufacturing $101,810 $95,720 100
8 Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing $101,810 $97,550 80
9 Chemical Manufacturing (3251, 3252, 3253, and 3259 only) $101,000 $97,520 170
10 Chemical Manufacturing $96,310 $95,770 190
11 Management of Companies and Enterprises $93,160 $92,260 50
12 Management of Companies and Enterprises $93,160 $92,260 50

Frequently Asked Questions

How much do precision instrument and equipment repairers, all other make in the U.S.?

The median precision instrument and equipment repairers, all other salary in the United States is $68,990 per year (mean $71,180), and about 80% earn between $40,140 and $102,990.

How much do precision instrument and equipment repairers, all other make per hour?

Roughly $34 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $71,180 and 2,080 work hours per year.

Which state pays precision instrument and equipment repairers, all other the most?

Alaska has the highest average pay for precision instrument and equipment repairers, all other at $115,760 per year (median $113,670).

What is the job outlook for precision instrument and equipment repairers, all other?

Employment is projected to change +2% from 2024 to 2034 (About as fast as average), with about 1,000 openings per year.