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How much does a precision instrument and equipment repairer make in Durham?

$50,340a year

Median yearly pay for precision instrument and equipment repairers in the Durham-Chapel Hill, NC metro area. That is $24.20 an hour or $4,195 a month.

Hourly
$24.20
Vs. national median
-27%
Rank among cities
46 of 53
Jobs in the area
50
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,600Median: $50,340Highest 10%: $87,740
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$38,600$18.56
25th$46,630$22.42
Median$50,340$24.20
75th$67,440$32.42
90th$87,740$42.18

Other cities in North Carolina

Median yearly pay for precision instrument and equipment repairers.

Virginia Beach, VA$79,440
Charlotte, NC$61,070
Raleigh, NC$59,320
Precision Instrument and Equipment Repairer salary in North Carolina Precision Instrument and Equipment Repairer salary in all states

Related jobs in Durham

Same field, median yearly pay.

Electrical and Electronics Repairer$99,590
First-Line Supervisors of Mechanic$76,800
Electrical and Electronics Repairer$76,740
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanic$76,430
Electrical Power-Line Installer and Repairer$71,400
Telecommunications Equipment Installer and Repairer$66,430
Medical Equipment Repairer$65,890
Control and Valve Installer and Repairer$65,590
Industrial Machinery Mechanic$63,140
Maintenance Worker$62,560
Salaries for every job in Durham, NC

Frequently asked questions

How much does a precision instrument and equipment repairer make an hour in Durham?

The median hourly pay in the Durham-Chapel Hill, NC metro area is $24.20 ($50,340 a year).

Do precision instrument and equipment repairers make more in Durham than the national average?

No: $50,340 against $68,990 nationally, 27% less.

How does Durham compare with the rest of North Carolina?

The median in North Carolina is $61,070, so Durham pays 18% less.

Where does Durham rank for precision instrument and equipment repairer pay?

46 of 53 metro areas with data.

How much does a precision instrument and equipment repairer make starting out in Durham?

The lowest-paid 10% make $38,600 or less a year; the top 10% make $87,740 or more.

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.