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  1. Occupations
  2. Watch and Clock Repairers

Watch and Clock Repairers

Repair, clean, and adjust mechanisms of timing instruments, such as watches and clocks. Includes watchmakers, watch technicians, and mechanical timepiece repairers.

SOC: 49-9064.00

Common Job Titles

  • Clock Repairer
  • Watch Estimator
  • Watch Technician (Watch Tech)
  • Watch and Clock Repairer

Wage Data According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics

Annual wage data for Watch and Clock Repairers (2024)

Estimated Total Employment (U.S.)

1,300

Wage Distribution by Percentile

Line chart of annual wages by percentile. U.S. is the solid line. 10th percentile: U.S. $39,920. 25th percentile: U.S. $46,530. 50th percentile: U.S. $60,690. 75th percentile: U.S. $77,340. 90th percentile: U.S. $92,570. Use the left and right arrow keys to move between percentiles.

  • U.S.
MetricU.S.
10% of workers earn the following or less$39,920
10% of workers earn the following or more$92,570
Workers on average earn$62,450

+ indicates wage is at or above the BLS reporting cap ($239,200/year)

Skills & Requirements

Key competencies for this occupation, ranked by importance

  • Customer and Personal Service4.2/5
  • Administration and Management3.7/5
  • Mechanical3.6/5
  • Administrative3.1/5
  • Engineering and Technology3.0/5
Skills & Requirements: Knowledge

Tools & Technology

Equipment and software commonly used in this occupation

In-Demand Technology

Frequently requested by employers in job postings

  • Intuit QuickBooks
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Office software
  • Microsoft Word
  • SAP software

Technology Skills

  • GrenSoft WorkTracer
  • IBM Lotus Notes
  • Sage Software Sage50
  • Upland Consulting Group Repair Traq
  • WatchWare Repair Shop
  • Word processing software

Tools & Equipment

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Tools & Technology: Tools & Equipment

Related Occupations

Occupations with similar skills and knowledge requirements

Most Similar

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  • Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers 49-2092.00
  • Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 51-4033.00
  • Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand 51-9022.00
  • Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers 49-9091.00

Moderately Similar

  • Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners 51-4194.00
  • Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 51-9196.00
  • Musical Instrument Repairers and Tuners 49-9063.00
  • Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 51-4081.00
  • Camera and Photographic Equipment Repairers 49-9061.00

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  • Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 51-4035.00
  • Textile Winding, Twisting, and Drawing Out Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 51-6064.00
  • Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers 51-9071.00
  • Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 51-4034.00
  • Maintenance Workers, Machinery 49-9043.00
  • Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers 51-2021.00
  • Electromechanical Equipment Assemblers 51-2023.00
  • Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 51-9032.00
  • Forging Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 51-4022.00

Related Programs

Education programs that prepare you for this occupation

  • CertificateStone Setting (OSA)Issuer: Paris Junior College
  • CertificateEncasement Technician (OSA)Issuer: Paris Junior College
  • CertificateGemologyIssuer: Paris Junior College
  • CertificateJewelry Fabrication and Repair TechnicianIssuer: Paris Junior College
  • CertificateJewelry Computer Aided DesignIssuer: Paris Junior College
  • CertificateJewelry TechnologyIssuer: Paris Junior College
  • CertificateHorology TechnologyIssuer: Paris Junior College
  • CertificateFine Mechanical Watch RepairIssuer: Paris Junior College
  • CertificateBasic Watch RepairIssuer: Paris Junior College
  • Associate's DegreeJewelry TechnologyIssuer: Paris Junior College