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How to become camera and photographic equipment repairerseducation, training, experience and the steps to enter

United States Manufacturing & Repair Confidence ★★★★★

Median annual pay
$52,720
25th–75th pct. $41,630–$66,070
Top pay (est.)
$109,100
Top 10% $83,940
Pay in 5 years
$58,800est.
2031
Pay in 10 years
$65,500est.
$56,400–$76,100
Outlook score
28/100
★☆☆☆☆ Weak
AI replacement risk
50%
Moderate
Job growth (10 yr)
−15.5%
100 openings / yr

How to become camera and photographic equipment repairers

Typical education
High school diploma or equivalent
BLS
Related experience
None
On-the-job training
Long-term on-the-job training

A step-by-step guide for this occupation is being prepared. The education, training and experience data above show the typical path.

Skills, education and requirements for Camera and Photographic Equipment Repairers

Key skills

Repairing
3.9
Equipment Maintenance
3.6
Troubleshooting
3.6
Reading Comprehension
3.5
Critical Thinking
3.4
Quality Control Analysis
3.4
Equipment Selection
3.1
Complex Problem Solving
3.1

O*NET skill level ratings (0–7).

Key knowledge areas

Mechanical
4.6
Computers and Electronics
4.2
Customer and Personal Service
4.2
Education and Training
3.6
English Language
3.5
Engineering and Technology
3.2
Sales and Marketing
3.1
Mathematics
3.0

What the work involves

Repairing and Maintaining Electronic EquipmentUpdating and Using Relevant KnowledgeThinking CreativelyMonitoring Processes, Materials, or SurroundingsRepairing and Maintaining Mechanical EquipmentOrganizing, Planning, and Prioritizing WorkMaking Decisions and Solving ProblemsHandling and Moving Objects

Important abilities

Near VisionFinger DexterityVisualizationArm-Hand SteadinessFar VisionOral Comprehension

Education of workers

High school diploma
32%
Post-secondary certificate
28%
Less than high school
13%
Some college
11%
Associate's degree
8%
Bachelor's degree
7%

Training before entry

3–6 months
23%
2–4 years
16%
Up to 1 month
15%
1–2 years
14%
6–12 months
14%
1–3 months
13%
None / short demo
4%

Related work experience

4–6 years
27%
2–4 years
24%
None
16%
1–2 years
14%
6–12 months
8%
Up to 1 month
7%
Over 10 years
4%

Job Zone 3 — medium preparation needed (O*NET)

Difficulty of entry: ★★☆☆☆ Fairly easy (from education, training, experience and Job Zone)

Career path and how to earn more as camera and photographic equipment repairers

Career-path guidance is being prepared. Pay by percentile is shown in the Pay section.

Pay and employment figures are national statistics. Projected pay, outlook scores and AI replacement risk are estimates from the Shigoto Zukan model, not guarantees. To request a correction, use the contact form. How to read the data
Sources: BLS OEWS May 2025; BLS Employment Projections 2025–35; O*NET 31.0 Database by USDOL/ETA (CC BY 4.0), modified by Shigoto Zukan. Pay ranges, projections and scores are Shigoto Zukan estimates.