Watch and Clock Repairer Salary
Watch and Clock Repairers earn a median $67,230 a year nationally. Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations
U.S. median
$67,230
$32.32 per hour
Range
$34,240 – $109,990
10th to 90th percentile
Employed
1,310
across the U.S.
Watch and Clock Repairer take-home pay calculator
Starts at the national median. Pick your state to see your real paycheck.
Your take-home pay
$56,126
per year · effective tax rate 16.5%
$4,677Monthly
$2,339Twice a month
$2,159Every 2 weeks
$26.98Hourly
- Federal income tax$5,961
- Social Security (6.2%)$4,168
- Medicare (1.45%)$975
- Texas income tax$0
- Take-home pay$56,126
Marginal rate: 22% federal + 0.00% state
Pay by experience
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home (no state tax) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $34,240 | $16.46 | $29,692 |
| 25th percentile | $47,650 | $22.91 | $40,467 |
| Median (50th) | $67,230 | $32.32 | $56,126 |
| 75th percentile | $91,490 | $43.99 | $73,193 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $109,990 | $52.88 | $86,208 |
Watch and Clock Repairer salary by state
| State | Median | Take-home | Range | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| California | $110,050 | $78,814 | $46,090 – $125,960 | — |
| New York | $95,060 | $71,136 | $81,020 – $95,080 | — |
| Florida | $81,850 | $66,411 | $38,760 – $107,040 | — |
| Virginia | $80,410 | $61,589 | $41,180 – $96,160 | — |
| Maryland | $62,440 | $49,748 | $37,480 – $127,780 | — |
| Texas | $59,950 | $50,350 | $50,180 – $94,070 | — |
| Pennsylvania | $59,880 | $48,455 | $41,040 – $84,230 | — |
| Colorado | $49,990 | $40,856 | $49,990 – $91,800 | 60 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a watch and clock repairer make?
The national median salary for watch and clock repairers is $67,230 a year ($32.32 an hour). The lowest-paid 10% earn under $34,240 and the top 10% earn over $109,990. Source: BLS, May 2025.
Which state pays watch and clock repairers the most?
California has the highest median pay at $110,050.
How many watch and clock repairers are there in the U.S.?
About 1,310 people work as watch and clock repairers nationwide.