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Watch and Clock Repairers Salary in California

Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:

How much do Watch and Clock Repairers make in California?

Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics

$110,050
Median Annual Salary
⚠ Estimate revised vs 2024 — see methodology
$104,770
Mean Salary
$110,050
Median Salary
$52.91
Hourly Rate

Watch and Clock Repairers salary by percentile in California

BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).

Watch and Clock Repairers salary in California — 2025 BLS percentilesHorizontal bars showing 10th, 25th, 50th, 75th and 90th percentile annual salaries for Watch and Clock Repairers in California.10thBottom 10% earn less than $46,090$46,09025th25% earn less than $105,130$105,130MedianHalf earn more than $110,050$110,05075th75% earn less than $125,000$125,00090thTop 10% earn more than $125,960$125,960

Watch and Clock Repairers in California earn a median salary of $110,050 per year ($9,170/month). This is 46.8% above the national average of $74,954. California ranks #1 out of 8 states for Watch and Clock Repairers pay.

About This Job: 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.

Top Skills

Repairing
3.88
Critical Thinking
3.12
Operations Monitoring
3.12
Active Listening
3.0
Speaking
3.0

Key Knowledge Areas

Customer and Personal Service
4.23
Administration and Management
3.68
Mechanical
3.56
Administrative
3.07
Engineering and Technology
3.05
Typical Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent (22.4% of workers)

Source: O*NET OnLine, U.S. Department of Labor

Salary Range: Watch and Clock Repairers in California

Salaries for Watch and Clock Repairers in California range from $46,090 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $125,960 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $105,130 and $125,000.

Median $110,050
P10: $46,090 P25: $105,130 P75: $125,000 P90: $125,960
10th
$46,090
25th
$105,130
Median
$110,050
75th
$125,000
90th
$125,960
Percentile Annual Salary Hourly Rate Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level) $46,090 $22.16 $3,840
25th Percentile $105,130 $50.54 $8,760
Median (50th) $110,050 $52.91 $9,170
75th Percentile $125,000 $60.10 $10,416
90th Percentile (Experienced) $125,960 $60.56 $10,496

Note: The mean (average) salary of $104,770 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.

📊 How Does This Compare?

#1
California ranks #1 of 8 states
$74,954
National avg. for Watch and Clock Repairers
+46.8%
vs. national average
Above Average

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Watch and Clock Repairers Salary by State

Compare Watch and Clock Repairers pay across states — sorted by highest median salary.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much do Watch and Clock Repairers make in California?
The median annual salary for Watch and Clock Repairers in California is $110,050 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $104,770.
What is the salary range for a Watch and Clock Repairers in California?
Salaries for Watch and Clock Repairers in California range from $46,090 at the 10th percentile to $125,960 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $105,130 and $125,000.
What is the starting salary for a Watch and Clock Repairers in California?
Entry-level Watch and Clock Repairers positions in California typically start around $46,090 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $105,130 (25th percentile).
What is the hourly rate for a Watch and Clock Repairers in California?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Watch and Clock Repairers in California is approximately $52.91 per hour.

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Data Source & Methodology

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.

Our Methodology · Data Sources · Source: BLS OEWS

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