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Camera and Photographic Equipment Repairers Salary in California
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Camera and Photographic Equipment Repairers make in California?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$59,770
Median Annual Salary
▼
-10.9% vs 2024
$61,080
Mean Salary
$59,770
Median Salary
$28.74
Hourly Rate
Camera and Photographic Equipment Repairers salary by percentile in California
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Camera and Photographic Equipment Repairers in California earn a median salary of $59,770 per year ($4,980/month).
This is 13.0% above the national average of $52,916.
California ranks #4 out of 13 states for Camera and Photographic Equipment Repairers pay.
Salaries decreased by 10.9% compared to 2024.
About This Job: Camera and Photographic Equipment Repairers
Repair and adjust cameras and photographic equipment, including commercial video and motion picture camera equipment.
Top Skills
Troubleshooting
3.88
Repairing
3.75
Critical Thinking
3.5
Equipment Maintenance
3.38
Quality Control Analysis
3.38
Key Knowledge Areas
Mechanical
3.91
Computers and Electronics
3.7
Customer and Personal Service
3.61
English Language
3.52
Engineering and Technology
3.27
Typical Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent
(32.3% of workers)
Salary Range: Camera and Photographic Equipment Repairers in California
Salaries for Camera and Photographic Equipment Repairers in California range from $34,320 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $88,560 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $41,630 and $72,060.
Median $59,770
P10: $34,320P25: $41,630P75: $72,060P90: $88,560
10th
$34,320
25th
$41,630
Median
$59,770
75th
$72,060
90th
$88,560
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$34,320
$16.50
$2,860
25th Percentile
$41,630
$20.01
$3,469
Median (50th)
$59,770
$28.74
$4,980
75th Percentile
$72,060
$34.64
$6,005
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$88,560
$42.58
$7,380
Note: The mean (average) salary of $61,080 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#4
California ranks #4 of 13 states
$52,916
National avg. for Camera and Photographic Equipment Repairers
How much do Camera and Photographic Equipment Repairers make in California?
The median annual salary for Camera and Photographic Equipment Repairers in California is $59,770 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $61,080.
What is the salary range for a Camera and Photographic Equipment Repairers in California?
Salaries for Camera and Photographic Equipment Repairers in California range from $34,320 at the 10th percentile to $88,560 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $41,630 and $72,060.
What is the starting salary for a Camera and Photographic Equipment Repairers in California?
Entry-level Camera and Photographic Equipment Repairers positions in California typically start around $34,320 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $41,630 (25th percentile).
What is the hourly rate for a Camera and Photographic Equipment Repairers in California?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Camera and Photographic Equipment Repairers in California is approximately $28.74 per hour.
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, 2025 estimates. The OEWS survey covers approximately 1.1 million establishments nationwide.
Annual salaries are calculated based on a standard 2,080-hour work year. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, education, employer, and local market conditions. Figures do not include benefits, bonuses, or overtime pay.
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