All precision instrument and equipment repairers not listed separately.
Precision Instrument and Equipment Repairers, All Other
SOC: 49-9069 O*NET: 49-9069.00
Median Salary
$68,990
per year
Job Growth
➡️ 2.5%
Average (2024-2034)
Annual Openings
1
projected jobs/year
Education Level
Varies
Job Zone N/A
All precision instrument and equipment repairers not listed separately.
What does a Precision Instrument and Equipment Repairers, All Other do?
How much can you earn?
Entry Level
$40,140
10th percentile
Early Career
$51,070
25th percentile
Median
$68,990
50th percentile
Experienced
$84,390
75th percentile
Top Earners
$102,990
90th percentile
National Salary Distribution
10th
$40,140
25th
$51,070
Middle 50%
MEDIAN
$68,990
Mean: $71,180
75th
$84,390
90th
$102,990
Middle 50% of earners
Median salary
Mean (average)
Key Insights
- •Salary range spans $62,850 from entry level to top earners
- •Middle 50% earn between $51,070 and $84,390
- •Salary spread is 48.3% around the median, showing high variation
- •Total national employment: 9,400 professionals
What's the job outlook?
Job Market Intelligence
Medium Demand
Market demand
Medium Risk
Automation risk
Current Employment
National Employment:10,200
Top Industries
Other Services (except Public Administration)27.1%
Repair and Maintenance27.1%
Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance23.9%
10-Year Outlook
Growth Rate:+2.5%
Annual Openings:1,000
Employment Projections
2025 (Current)10,200
Current
2035 (Projected)10,500
+2.5%
+300
Employment Change
+2.5%
Growth Rate
10
Year Projection
Growth Category: As fast as average
Geographic Salary & Employment Data
Explore where Precision Instrument and Equipment Repairers, All Other professionals work across the United States
Showing 15 of 40 locations
California
1,460 jobs$80,0601.32x
Tennessee
1,150 jobs$82,0905.79x
Texas
580 jobs$64,1500.68x
Ohio
410 jobs$80,2001.22x
Florida
410 jobs$59,3100.68x
Pennsylvania
380 jobs$33,8701.03x
North Carolina
360 jobs$61,0701.21x
Washington
340 jobs$98,3401.57x
New Jersey
300 jobs$80,9301.14x
Oklahoma
230 jobs$60,8502.19x
New York
210 jobs$65,1700.37x
Iowa
200 jobs$45,9602.14x
Michigan
190 jobs$66,3600.72x
Hawaii
180 jobs$88,5804.61x
Georgia
180 jobs$63,1100.60x
Understanding the Data
Location Quotient (LQ):
- • LQ > 1.0: More jobs than national average
- • LQ = 1.0: Same as national average
- • LQ < 1.0: Fewer jobs than national average
Data Source:
Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025
Key Growth Factors
- •Average growth expected
What technology will you use?
Technology & Digital Skills
Essential technology proficiencies for Precision Instrument and Equipment Repairers, All Other
Technology Intensity
Low
Digital Literacy Requirements
This career requires basic digital literacy
1
Basic
2
Intermediate
3
Advanced
4
Expert
Key Digital Competencies:
Email and internet usageBasic software navigationFile management
Technology Stack
Technology stack information is being compiled for this career.
📚 Technology Learning Resources
Recommended Certifications
- •Vendor-specific software certifications
- •Industry-recognized technology credentials
- •Professional development courses
Online Learning Platforms
- •LinkedIn Learning - Comprehensive technology courses
- •Coursera - University-level programs
- •Udemy - Practical skills training
💡 Technology Skill Development Tips
- •Focus on mastering hot technologies first - they're currently most in-demand
- •Build a portfolio demonstrating your proficiency with key tools and software
- •Stay current through continuous learning - technology evolves rapidly
- •Consider vendor certifications to validate your skills to employers
What's the work environment like?
🏗️
Location
Varies
💪
Physical Demand
LOW
👥
Team Orientation
Varies
🤝
Customer Interaction
NONE
💡Is This Work Environment Right for You?
Consider these factors when evaluating if you'll thrive in this work environment:
- •Are you comfortable working in varies environments?
- •Can you meet low physical demands?
What career paths are available?
Career Pathways
0
Advancement Opportunities
0
Lateral Move Options
0%
Avg. Salary Increase
Advancement Opportunities
Typical career progression paths from Precision Instrument and Equipment Repairers, All Other
💡 Career Planning Tips
- •Most successful advancement happens after 3-5 years of experience
- •Lateral moves can provide valuable cross-functional experience for future leadership roles
- •Focus on developing skills that are transferable across multiple career paths
- •Consider industry trends when planning long-term career moves
Trade Colleges That Train for Precision Instrument and Equipment Repairers, All Other
Top trade colleges by completions in fields that prepare students for this career.
Sonoran Desert Institute
Tempe, AZ
3.3k program completions/year
Ivy Tech Community College
Indianapolis, IN
2.9k program completions/year
South Florida Institute of Technology
Miami, FL
2.4k program completions/year
Central Georgia Technical College
Warner Robins, GA
1.9k program completions/year
Texas State Technical College
Waco, TX
1.3k program completions/year
Jefferson Community and Technical College
Louisville, KY
1.2k program completions/year
Chattahoochee Technical College
Marietta, GA
1.2k program completions/year
Universal Technical Institute of Texas Inc.
Houston, TX
1.1k program completions/year
St Philip's College
San Antonio, TX
1.1k program completions/year
River Parishes Community College
Gonzales, LA
1.1k program completions/year
WyoTech
Laramie, WY
1.1k program completions/year
Universal Technical Institute of Arizona Inc
Avondale, AZ
1.0k program completions/year
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