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 RepairerWatch EstimatorWatch 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
| Metric | U.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
Tools & Technology
Equipment and software commonly used in this occupation
In-Demand Technology
Frequently requested by employers in job postings
Intuit QuickBooksMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft Office softwareMicrosoft WordSAP software
Technology Skills
GrenSoft WorkTracerIBM Lotus NotesSage Software Sage50Upland Consulting Group Repair TraqWatchWare Repair ShopWord processing software
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