Watch and Clock Repairers

Median salary, education path, job outlook, and related careers — based on U.S. labor data.

What a Watch and Clock Repairers does

You fix and maintain watches, clocks, and timing devices by diagnosing problems, replacing parts, and ensuring accurate timekeeping. This precision work requires steady hands and expertise in complex mechanical systems.

Education & path

The typical entry point is a high school diploma. No degree required — short-term training or on-the-job learning.

Estimated cost of that path: No degree cost. Estimates only — actual cost varies widely by school and financial aid; payback assumes ~20% of income applied.

Related careers

• Maintenance and Repair Workers, General — $49,590/yr
• Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics — $50,620/yr
• First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers — $79,860/yr
• Industrial Machinery Mechanics — $64,520/yr
• Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers — $61,010/yr