Camera and Photographic Equipment Repairers Salary: How Much Do They Make? (2026)

Median pay, hourly rates, salary ranges, and best-paying states for Camera and Photographic Equipment Repairers — from official U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data.

Official BLS wage data · Unknown vintage
Median Salary
$52,720
per year, national
Hourly Rate
$25.35
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
Top 10% Earn
$83,940
entry level starts ~$34,320
Pay Grade
C+
modest pay · 2,000 employed

How much do Camera and Photographic Equipment Repairers make?

The median pay for Camera and Photographic Equipment Repairers in the United States is $52,720 per year — about $25.35 per hour. Entry-level positions start near $34,320, while the most experienced professionals in the top 10% earn $83,940.

That is $8,670 less than the median across all occupations in BLS data ($61,390).

Camera and Photographic Equipment Repairers salary range by percentile

Half of all Camera and Photographic Equipment Repairers earn between $41,630 and $66,070 a year.

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$34,320$16.50
25th percentile (early career)$41,630$20.01
50th percentile (median)$52,720$25.35
75th percentile (experienced)$66,070$31.76
90th percentile (top earners)$83,940$40.36

Highest-paying states for Camera and Photographic Equipment Repairers

Where you work matters more than almost anything else. Ohio leads the country for Camera and Photographic Equipment Repairers pay at $85,070 a year, followed by Virginia ($65,170) and New Jersey ($60,290). At the other end, Texas posts the lowest median at $33,940 — a gap of $51,130 for the same job, driven by local demand, industry mix, and cost of living.

#StateMedian salaryHourlyvs national
1Ohio$85,070$40.90+61%
2Virginia$65,170$31.33+24%
3New Jersey$60,290$28.99+14%
4California$59,770$28.74+13%
5Arizona$59,080$28.40+12%

Camera and Photographic Equipment Repairers salary in every state

Official BLS state-level figures across 13 states and territories. Click a state for the full local breakdown.

Workforce and education

About 2,000 people work as Camera and Photographic Equipment Repairers in the United States. The mean (average) wage is $56,040 — above the median, which means high earners pull the average up. On qualifications: a high school diploma is typically enough, with most skills learned on the job, per O*NET occupation data.

Frequently asked questions

How much do Camera and Photographic Equipment Repairers make in the United States?
The median Camera and Photographic Equipment Repairers salary in the United States is $52,720 per year, or about $25.35 per hour, according to U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates. Entry-level pay (10th percentile) starts around $34,320, while the top 10% of earners make $83,940 or more.
How does Camera and Photographic Equipment Repairers pay compare to other jobs?
With a pay grade of C+ (modest pay), the Camera and Photographic Equipment Repairers median of $52,720 is below the national median across all occupations tracked in BLS data ($61,390).
Which state pays Camera and Photographic Equipment Repairers the most?
Ohio is the highest-paying state for Camera and Photographic Equipment Repairers, with a median salary of $85,070 per year, based on official state-level BLS wage estimates.
What education do Camera and Photographic Equipment Repairers need?
For most positions, a high school diploma is typically enough, with most skills learned on the job, according to O*NET occupation data from the U.S. Department of Labor.
How many Camera and Photographic Equipment Repairers work in the United States?
About 2,000 people were employed as Camera and Photographic Equipment Repairers in the United States in the latest BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics estimates.

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). Percentiles, employment, and state figures are official BLS estimates; hourly figures assume 2,080 hours/year. Individual pay varies by employer, experience, and location.