Repair and adjust cameras and photographic equipment, including commercial video and motion picture camera equipment.
National median · BLS
$52,720
▲ +6.94%YoY
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Average salary · BLS
$56,040
Mean annual wage
U.S. employment
1,650
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Pay range for Camera and Photographic Equipment Repairers
Annual base pay at each percentile. BLS covers all U.S. workers in this occupation.
Percentile
All U.S. workers (BLS)
10th — entry pay
$34,320
25th
$41,630
Median (50th)
$52,720
75th
$66,070
90th — top pay
$83,940
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Projections 2025–2035
Job outlook for Camera and Photographic Equipment Repairers
BLS projects employment of camera and photographic equipment repairers to decline 15.5% from 2025 to 2035, while employment across all occupations grows 3.5%.
About 100 openings are projected each year, on average, from new jobs and from replacing workers who retire or move to other occupations.
Jobs 2025 → 2035
1,800 → 1,500
-300 jobs
Projected change
-15.5%
All occupations: +3.5%
Openings per year
100
Average, 2025–2035
Typical entry education
High school diploma or equivalent
No related experience required
On-the-job training
Long-term on-the-job training
Self-employed
7.3% of workers (2025)
Preparation needed (O*NET Job Zone 3)
Medium Preparation Needed. Most occupations in this zone require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections 2025–2035
Camera and Photographic Equipment Repairers salaries by state
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Skills & tools
Skills needed for Camera and Photographic Equipment Repairers
How important each skill and knowledge area is for this job, rated by O*NET on a 1–5 scale from surveys of workers and occupational analysts.
Top skills
Troubleshooting3.9
Repairing3.8
Critical Thinking3.5
Equipment Maintenance3.4
Quality Control Analysis3.4
Active Listening3.1
Complex Problem Solving3.1
Judgment and Decision Making3.1
Reading Comprehension3.1
Time Management3.1
Top knowledge areas
Mechanical3.9
Computers and Electronics3.7
Customer and Personal Service3.6
English Language3.5
Engineering and Technology3.3
Administrative2.8
Education and Training2.8
Sales and Marketing2.7
Software and technology used
Microsoft ExcelMicrosoft Office softwareMicrosoft WordEmail softwareRepairTRAXStatistical process control SPC software
Highlighted = in demand: frequently listed in employer job postings for this occupation (O*NET).
Source: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license. O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA.
About the job
What camera and photographic equipment repairers do
Adjust cameras, photographic mechanisms, or equipment such as range and view finders, shutters, light meters, or lens systems, using hand tools.
Disassemble equipment to gain access to defect, using hand tools.
Test equipment performance, focus of lens system, diaphragm alignment, lens mounts, or film transport, using precision gauges.
Clean and lubricate cameras and polish camera lenses, using cleaning materials and work aids.
Requisition parts or materials.
Calibrate and verify accuracy of light meters, shutter diaphragm operation, or lens carriers, using timing instruments.
Examine cameras, equipment, processed film, or laboratory reports to diagnose malfunction, using work aids and specifications.
Read and interpret engineering drawings, diagrams, instructions, or specifications to determine needed repairs, fabrication method, and operation sequence.
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Source: O*NET 31.0 (USDOL/ETA, CC BY 4.0). These are general job titles, not H-1B filings; for titles employers actually filed, see “Job titles” above.
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