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Will AI replace watch and clock repairers?AI replacement risk 48% and how the work is changing

United States Manufacturing & Repair Confidence ★★★★★

Median annual pay
$67,230
25th–75th pct. $47,650–$91,490
Top pay (est.)
$143,000
Top 10% $109,990
Pay in 5 years
$77,200est.
2031
Pay in 10 years
$88,600est.
$76,200–$102,900
Outlook score
40/100
★★☆☆☆ Below average
AI replacement risk
48%
Moderate
Job growth (10 yr)
−0.3%
100 openings / yr

Will AI replace Watch and Clock Repairers? AI replacement risk

48%
Moderate
Ranked #493 safest from AI among all U.S. occupations
Very lowLowModerateHighVery high

How AI is changing this job

A written analysis for this occupation is being prepared.

AI replacement risk compares the parts of a job that are easy to hand to AI or software (processing information, documentation, repetitive computer work) with the parts that are hard to automate (physical work, working closely with people, judgment in unpredictable settings), using O*NET work activities, work context, skills and knowledge. The result is a relative position among all occupations in the country, scaled to 0–100%. Methodology →

Skills, education and requirements for Watch and Clock Repairers

Key skills

Repairing
3.5
Equipment Maintenance
3.1
Troubleshooting
3.1
Active Listening
3.0
Critical Thinking
3.0
Quality Control Analysis
3.0
Judgment and Decision Making
3.0
Complex Problem Solving
2.9

O*NET skill level ratings (0–7).

Key knowledge areas

Mechanical
4.6
Administrative
4.0
Customer and Personal Service
3.8
Administration and Management
3.8
Production and Processing
3.6
Education and Training
3.4
Computers and Electronics
3.4
English Language
3.3

What the work involves

Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical EquipmentMonitoring Processes, Materials, or SurroundingsPerforming for or Working Directly with the PublicJudging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or PeopleControlling Machines and ProcessesInspecting Equipment, Structures, or MaterialsHandling and Moving ObjectsIdentifying Objects, Actions, and Events

Important abilities

Finger DexterityNear VisionArm-Hand SteadinessControl PrecisionVisualizationOral Comprehension

Education of workers

High school diploma
22%
Some college
8%
Post-bachelor's certificate
2%
Less than high school
1%

Training before entry

1–2 years
19%
3–6 months
4%
Up to 1 month
4%
1–3 months
2%

Related work experience

6–12 months
9%
1–2 years
6%
None
2%
3–6 months
2%
Up to 1 month
1%
6–8 years
1%

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

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

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.