Camera and Photographic Equipment Repairers Salary in the United States
The median annual wage for camera and photographic equipment repairers in the U.S. is $52,720 ($25.35 per hour), according to the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program, May 2025 estimates.
- Median annual wage
- $52,720
- Mean annual wage
- $56,040
- Median hourly wage
- $25.35
- Employment
- 1,650
1,650 employed
Wage percentiles
| Percentile | Annual wage | Hourly wage |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $34,320 | $16.50 |
| 25th percentile | $41,630 | $20.02 |
| Median (50th) | $52,720 | $25.35 |
| 75th percentile | $66,070 | $31.77 |
| 90th percentile | $83,940 | $40.35 |
Highest-paying states for camera and photographic equipment repairers
| State | Median annual wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio | $85,070 | 80 |
| Virginia | $65,170 | — |
| New Jersey | $60,290 | 40 |
| California | $59,770 | — |
| Arizona | $59,080 | — |
| Nevada | $52,700 | — |
| Georgia | $49,320 | 60 |
| New York | $48,280 | 50 |
| Kansas | $46,920 | — |
| Tennessee | $44,940 | — |
Lowest-paying states
- Texas: $33,940 median annual wage
- North Carolina: $41,140 median annual wage
- Florida: $41,290 median annual wage
- Tennessee: $44,940 median annual wage
- Kansas: $46,920 median annual wage
About this occupation
Repair and adjust cameras and photographic equipment, including commercial video and motion picture camera equipment.
Typical tasks
- Read and interpret engineering drawings, diagrams, instructions, or specifications to determine needed repairs, fabrication method, and operation sequence.
- Clean and lubricate cameras and polish camera lenses, using cleaning materials and work aids.
- Test equipment performance, focus of lens system, diaphragm alignment, lens mounts, or film transport, using precision gauges.
- Measure parts to verify specified dimensions or settings, such as camera shutter speed or light meter reading accuracy, using measuring instruments.
- Adjust cameras, photographic mechanisms, or equipment such as range and view finders, shutters, light meters, or lens systems, using hand tools.
- Assemble aircraft cameras, still or motion picture cameras, photographic equipment, or frames, using diagrams, blueprints, bench machines, hand tools, or power tools.
Education of the current workforce — typical entry: High school diploma or equivalent
| Education level | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Less than high school diploma | 3.6% |
| High school diploma or equivalent | 23.0% |
| Some college, no degree | 26.6% |
| Associate's degree | 22.9% |
| Bachelor's degree | 18.3% |
| Master's degree | 4.4% |
| Doctoral or professional degree | 1.2% |
Occupation profile data from CareerOneStop, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor.
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About this data
- Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — data period May 2025, retrieved August 13, 2026.
- Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — data period May 2025, retrieved August 13, 2026.
- CareerOneStop Occupation Profiles — data period 2026-08, retrieved August 14, 2026.
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