How much does a precision instrument and equipment repairer make?
Median yearly pay in the United States: half earn more and half earn less. That is $33.17 an hour or $5,749 a month.
- Hourly
- $33.17
- Average (mean)
- $71,180
- Jobs
- 9,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $40,140 | $19.30 | |
| 25th | $51,070 | $24.55 | |
| Median | $68,990 | $33.17 | |
| 75th | $84,390 | $40.57 | |
| 90th | $103,000 | $49.51 |
By state
Median yearly pay.
| Alaska | $113,700 |
| Washington | $98,340 |
| Hawaii | $88,580 |
| Delaware | $82,200 |
| Louisiana | $82,140 |
| Tennessee | $82,090 |
| Virginia | $81,850 |
| Missouri | $81,330 |
| New Jersey | $80,930 |
| Ohio | $80,200 |
| California | $80,060 |
| New Mexico | $78,060 |
| Kansas | $77,330 |
| Arizona | $77,210 |
| Connecticut | $76,230 |
| Colorado | $70,510 |
| Mississippi | $70,260 |
| Oregon | $68,350 |
| Kentucky | $66,410 |
| Michigan | $66,360 |
| Maryland | $65,240 |
| New York | $65,170 |
| Alabama | $64,400 |
| Texas | $64,150 |
| Georgia | $63,110 |
| Massachusetts | $62,260 |
| Wyoming | $61,660 |
| Indiana | $61,350 |
| North Carolina | $61,070 |
| Arkansas | $60,990 |
| Oklahoma | $60,850 |
| Florida | $59,310 |
| Nebraska | $58,710 |
| South Carolina | $57,480 |
| Minnesota | $57,290 |
| Utah | $55,160 |
| Maine | $53,280 |
| Illinois | $51,350 |
| Iowa | $45,960 |
| Pennsylvania | $33,870 |
Highest paying cities
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Seattle, WA | $120,900 |
| Baton Rouge, LA | $104,500 |
| San Jose, CA | $102,700 |
| Houston, TX | $101,800 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $100,500 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $100,000 |
| San Francisco, CA | $99,310 |
| San Diego, CA | $88,860 |
| Kansas City, MO | $85,520 |
| Knoxville, TN | $85,100 |
| Washington, DC | $82,200 |
| Dayton, OH | $81,220 |
| New York, NY | $79,520 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $79,440 |
| Topeka, KS | $77,360 |
In other countries
Precision Instrument and Equipment Repairer belongs to the international group "Precision-instrument makers and repairers".
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- Refractory Materials Repairer$61,290
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a precision instrument and equipment repairer make an hour?
The median hourly pay is $33.17 ($68,990 a year).
How much does a precision instrument and equipment repairer make a month?
About $5,749 a month before tax, based on a median of $68,990 a year.
How much does a precision instrument and equipment repairer make starting out?
The lowest-paid 10% make $40,140 or less a year ($19.30 an hour); the top 10% make $103,000 or more.
Which state pays precision instrument and equipment repairers the most?
Alaska, with a median of $113,700 a year, followed by Washington ($98,340) and Hawaii ($88,580).
Which city pays precision instrument and equipment repairers the most?
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA, with a median of $120,900 a year.
How many precision instrument and equipment repairers are there in the United States?
About 9,400 people work as precision instrument and equipment repairers.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.