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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
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 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)
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.
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.
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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