Watch and Clock Repairers Salaries by State
Mean and median pay, wage percentiles, employment, and top-paying metro areas for watch and clock repairerss 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
- California$104,770
- New York$89,810
- Maryland$76,110
- Florida$74,520
- Texas$68,320
📉 5 Lowest-Paying States
- Pennsylvania$63,350
- Colorado$64,940
- Virginia$66,130
- Texas$68,320
- Florida$74,520
State Rankings
| # | State | Mean | Median | Hourly | vs. U.S. | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | $104,770 | $110,050 | $50 | +47.9% | — |
| 2 | New York | $89,810 | $95,060 | $43 | +26.8% | — |
| 3 | Maryland | $76,110 | $62,440 | $37 | +7.4% | — |
| 4 | Florida | $74,520 | $81,850 | $36 | +5.2% | — |
| 5 | Texas | $68,320 | $59,950 | $33 | -3.6% | — |
| 6 | Virginia | $66,130 | $80,410 | $32 | -6.6% | — |
| 7 | Colorado | $64,940 | $49,990 | $31 | -8.3% | 60 |
| 8 | Pennsylvania | $63,350 | $59,880 | $30 | -10.6% | — |
Top-Paying Metro Areas
Highest median pay among 3 metro areas.
| # | Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $95,060 | $91,870 | — |
| 2 | Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL | $82,270 | $78,310 | — |
| 3 | Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $49,990 | $63,720 | 40 |
Pay by Industry
Highest-paying industries employing watch and clock repairerss (BLS OEWS, by median).
| # | Industry | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Clothing, Clothing Accessories, Shoe, and Jewelry Retailers | $80,050 | $78,900 | 680 |
| 2 | Jewelry, Luggage, and Leather Goods Retailers | $80,050 | $78,790 | 670 |
| 3 | Sectors 44 and 45 - Retail Trade | $80,050 | $78,840 | 690 |
| 4 | Cross-industry, Private Ownership only | $67,610 | $70,850 | 1,300 |
| 5 | Cross-Industry, Private, Federal, State, and Local | $67,230 | $70,840 | 1,310 |
| 6 | Repair and Maintenance | $55,120 | $60,650 | 490 |
| 7 | Personal and Household Goods Repair and Maintenance | $55,120 | $60,650 | 490 |
| 8 | Sector 81 - Other Services (except Public Administration) | $55,120 | $60,650 | 490 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do watch and clock repairers make in the U.S.?
The median watch and clock repairers salary in the United States is $67,230 per year (mean $70,840), and about 80% earn between $34,240 and $109,990.
How much do watch and clock repairers make per hour?
Roughly $34 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $70,840 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Which state pays watch and clock repairers the most?
California has the highest average pay for watch and clock repairers at $104,770 per year (median $110,050).
What is the job outlook for watch and clock repairers?
Employment is projected to change -1.1% from 2024 to 2034 (Decline), with about 100 openings per year.