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

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
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

Tools & Equipment

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