Watch and Clock Repairers Salary: How Much Do They Make? (2026)

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

Official BLS wage data · Unknown vintage
Median Salary
$67,230
per year, national
Hourly Rate
$32.32
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
Top 10% Earn
$109,990
entry level starts ~$34,240
Pay Grade
B
solid pay · 1,000 employed

How much do Watch and Clock Repairers make?

The median pay for Watch and Clock Repairers in the United States is $67,230 per year — about $32.32 per hour. Entry-level positions start near $34,240, while the most experienced professionals in the top 10% earn $109,990.

That is $5,840 more than the median across all occupations in BLS data ($61,390).

Watch and Clock Repairers salary range by percentile

Half of all Watch and Clock Repairers earn between $47,650 and $91,490 a year.

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$34,240$16.46
25th percentile (early career)$47,650$22.91
50th percentile (median)$67,230$32.32
75th percentile (experienced)$91,490$43.99
90th percentile (top earners)$109,990$52.88

Highest-paying states for Watch and Clock Repairers

Where you work matters more than almost anything else. California leads the country for Watch and Clock Repairers pay at $110,050 a year, followed by New York ($95,060) and Florida ($81,850). At the other end, Colorado posts the lowest median at $49,990 — a gap of $60,060 for the same job, driven by local demand, industry mix, and cost of living.

#StateMedian salaryHourlyvs national
1California$110,050$52.91+64%
2New York$95,060$45.70+41%
3Florida$81,850$39.35+22%
4Virginia$80,410$38.66+20%
5Maryland$62,440$30.02-7%

Watch and Clock Repairers salary in every state

Official BLS state-level figures across 8 states and territories. Click a state for the full local breakdown.

Workforce and education

About 1,000 people work as Watch and Clock Repairers in the United States. The mean (average) wage is $70,840 — 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 Watch and Clock Repairers make in the United States?
The median Watch and Clock Repairers salary in the United States is $67,230 per year, or about $32.32 per hour, according to U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates. Entry-level pay (10th percentile) starts around $34,240, while the top 10% of earners make $109,990 or more.
How does Watch and Clock Repairers pay compare to other jobs?
With a pay grade of B (solid pay), the Watch and Clock Repairers median of $67,230 is above the national median across all occupations tracked in BLS data ($61,390).
Which state pays Watch and Clock Repairers the most?
California is the highest-paying state for Watch and Clock Repairers, with a median salary of $110,050 per year, based on official state-level BLS wage estimates.
What education do Watch and Clock 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 Watch and Clock Repairers work in the United States?
About 1,000 people were employed as Watch and Clock 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.