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).
Job Outlook, 2024–2034
Source: BLS Employment Projections 2024-2034.
Salary Map
Brighter tiles = higher average pay; dashed tiles have no data. Click a state for details.
💰 Top 5 Highest-Paying States
- Alaska$115,760
- Washington$94,110
- New Mexico$87,390
- Missouri$86,570
- Louisiana$86,010
📉 5 Lowest-Paying States
- Pennsylvania$49,220
- Iowa$53,390
- Maine$55,630
- Utah$55,650
- Nebraska$58,860
State Rankings
| # | State | Mean | Median | Hourly | vs. 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 |
| 16 | Colorado | $75,140 | $70,510 | $36 | +5.6% | 90 |
| 17 | Mississippi | $71,690 | $70,260 | $34 | +0.7% | 30 |
| 18 | Arkansas | $71,600 | $60,990 | $34 | +0.6% | 130 |
| 19 | Maryland | $71,340 | $65,240 | $34 | +0.2% | 130 |
| 20 | Oregon | $70,010 | $68,350 | $34 | -1.6% | — |
| 21 | Michigan | $69,890 | $66,360 | $34 | -1.8% | 190 |
| 22 | New York | $69,100 | $65,170 | $33 | -2.9% | 210 |
| 23 | South Carolina | $68,060 | $57,480 | $33 | -4.4% | 70 |
| 24 | Kentucky | $66,840 | $66,410 | $32 | -6.1% | 80 |
| 25 | Tennessee | $66,760 | $82,090 | $32 | -6.2% | 1,150 |
| 26 | North Carolina | $65,430 | $61,070 | $31 | -8.1% | 360 |
| 27 | Illinois | $63,980 | $51,350 | $31 | -10.1% | 120 |
| 28 | Texas | $63,020 | $64,150 | $30 | -11.5% | 580 |
| 29 | Alabama | $62,580 | $64,400 | $30 | -12.1% | 130 |
| 30 | Minnesota | $61,970 | $57,290 | $30 | -12.9% | 110 |
| 31 | Wyoming | $61,840 | $61,660 | $30 | -13.1% | 50 |
| 32 | Oklahoma | $61,110 | $60,850 | $29 | -14.1% | 230 |
| 33 | Georgia | $60,610 | $63,110 | $29 | -14.8% | 180 |
| 34 | Indiana | $60,190 | $61,350 | $29 | -15.4% | 140 |
| 35 | Florida | $60,130 | $59,310 | $29 | -15.5% | 410 |
| 36 | Nebraska | $58,860 | $58,710 | $28 | -17.3% | — |
| 37 | Utah | $55,650 | $55,160 | $27 | -21.8% | — |
| 38 | Maine | $55,630 | $53,280 | $27 | -21.8% | 120 |
| 39 | Iowa | $53,390 | $45,960 | $26 | -25% | 200 |
| 40 | Pennsylvania | $49,220 | $33,870 | $24 | -30.9% | 380 |
Top-Paying Metro Areas
Highest median pay among 59 metro areas.
| # | Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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).
| # | Industry | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.