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How to become watch and clock repairerseducation, training, experience and the steps to enter

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

How to become watch and clock 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 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)

Career path and how to earn more as watch and clock 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.