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.
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.
| 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 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
- Arbor straighteners
- Audio probes
- Beat amplifiers
- Beat setters
- Bench knives
- Bench polishers
- Brushing tools
- Busch burs