Camera and Photographic Equipment Repairers
SOC Code: 49-9061 Job Zone 3: Medium Preparation Needed
Repair and adjust cameras and photographic equipment, including commercial video and motion picture camera equipment.
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Prevailing Wage Levels (National)
DOL/OFLC prevailing wage thresholds for Camera and Photographic Equipment Repairers. Hourly rates x 2,080 = annual.
FY2027 Weighted Lottery Impact
| Level | Lottery Entries | Est. Selection Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Level I (Entry) | 1 entry | ~16% |
| Level II (Qualified) | 2 entries | ~31% |
| Level III (Experienced) | 3 entries | ~45% |
| Level IV (Expert) | 4 entries | ~61% |
Prevailing Wages by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Level I | Level II | Level III | Level IV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $42,411 | $54,080 | $65,749 | $77,418 |
| Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY | $42,474 | $54,080 | $65,666 | $77,272 |
| Vineland, NJ | $39,478 | $51,979 | $64,459 | $76,960 |
| Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ | $42,016 | $53,019 | $64,022 | $75,026 |
| Trenton-Princeton, NJ | $42,078 | $52,978 | $63,898 | $74,797 |
| Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ | $41,371 | $52,354 | $63,315 | $74,298 |
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $41,538 | $52,021 | $62,525 | $73,008 |
| Charlottesville, VA | $44,450 | $53,851 | $63,232 | $72,634 |
| Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA | $44,450 | $53,851 | $63,232 | $72,634 |
| Harrisonburg, VA | $44,450 | $53,851 | $63,232 | $72,634 |
Key Skills
| Skill | Importance | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Troubleshooting | 3.9 | |
| Repairing | 3.8 | |
| Critical Thinking | 3.5 | |
| Equipment Maintenance | 3.4 | |
| Quality Control Analysis | 3.4 | |
| Complex Problem Solving | 3.1 | |
| Time Management | 3.1 | |
| Judgment and Decision Making | 3.1 | |
| Active Listening | 3.1 | |
| Reading Comprehension | 3.1 |
Knowledge Areas
| Knowledge | Importance |
|---|---|
| Mechanical | 3.9 |
| Computers and Electronics | 3.7 |
| Customer and Personal Service | 3.6 |
| English Language | 3.5 |
| Engineering and Technology | 3.3 |
| Administrative | 2.8 |
| Education and Training | 2.8 |
| Sales and Marketing | 2.7 |
Education Requirements
| Education Level | % of Workers |
|---|---|
| High school diploma | 32.3% |
| Some college | 28.5% |
| Less than high school | 13.3% |
| Post-secondary certificate | 10.8% |
| Associate's degree | 8.0% |
| Bachelor's degree | 7.1% |
Typical Tasks
- Calibrate and verify accuracy of light meters, shutter diaphragm operation, or lens carriers, using timing instruments.
- Disassemble equipment to gain access to defect, using hand tools.
- Adjust cameras, photographic mechanisms, or equipment such as range and view finders, shutters, light meters, or lens systems, using hand tools.
- Clean and lubricate cameras and polish camera lenses, using cleaning materials and work aids.
- Measure parts to verify specified dimensions or settings, such as camera shutter speed or light meter reading accuracy, using measuring instruments.
- Test equipment performance, focus of lens system, diaphragm alignment, lens mounts, or film transport, using precision gauges.
- Examine cameras, equipment, processed film, or laboratory reports to diagnose malfunction, using work aids and specifications.
- Requisition parts or materials.
Technology Skills
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