Timing Device Assembler and Adjuster Salary
Timing Device Assemblers and Adjusters earn a median $62,620 a year nationally. Production Occupations
What timing device assemblers and adjusters do
Perform precision assembling or adjusting, within narrow tolerances, of timing devices such as digital clocks or timing devices with electrical or electronic components. Watchmakers are included in "Watch and Clock Repairers" (49-9064).
- Typical education
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Work experience
- None required
- On-the-job training
- Moderate-term on-the-job training
- Job outlook, 2025–35
- -6.1% (declining)
Employment of timing device assemblers and adjusters is projected to shrink 6.1% from 2025 to 2035, slower than the 3.5% average for all occupations.
Source: BLS Standard Occupational Classification and Employment Projections, 2025–35.
Timing Device Assembler and Adjuster take-home pay calculator
Starts at the national median. Pick your state to see your real paycheck.
- Federal income tax$5,334
- Social Security (6.2%)$3,882
- Medicare (1.45%)$908
- Texas income tax$0
- Take-home pay$52,495
Marginal rate: 12% federal + 0.00% state
Pay by experience
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home (no state tax) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $27,880 | $13.40 | $24,569 |
| 25th percentile | $29,040 | $13.96 | $25,514 |
| Median (50th) | $62,620 | $30.11 | $52,495 |
| 75th percentile | $72,740 | $34.97 | $60,003 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $78,270 | $37.63 | $63,893 |
Timing Device Assembler and Adjuster salary by state
| State | Median | 1-yr change | Take-home | Range | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | $71,770 | — | $57,117 | $56,310 – $78,280 | — |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a timing device assembler and adjuster make?
The national median salary for timing device assemblers and adjusters is $62,620 a year ($30.11 an hour). The lowest-paid 10% earn under $27,880 and the top 10% earn over $78,270. Source: BLS, May 2025.
Which state pays timing device assemblers and adjusters the most?
Pennsylvania has the highest median pay at $71,770.
How many timing device assemblers and adjusters are there in the U.S.?
About 250 people work as timing device assemblers and adjusters nationwide.