Watch and Clock Repairers
SOC Code: 49-9064 Job Zone 3: Medium Preparation Needed
Repair, clean, and adjust mechanisms of timing instruments, such as watches and clocks. Includes watchmakers, watch technicians, and mechanical timepiece repairers.
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Prevailing Wage Levels (National)
DOL/OFLC prevailing wage thresholds for Watch and Clock 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eagle Pass, TX | $55,994 | $67,933 | $79,893 | $91,832 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | $55,994 | $67,933 | $79,893 | $91,832 |
| College Station-Bryan, TX | $55,994 | $67,933 | $79,893 | $91,832 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $55,994 | $67,933 | $79,893 | $91,832 |
| Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $55,994 | $67,933 | $79,893 | $91,832 |
| Abilene, TX | $55,994 | $67,933 | $79,893 | $91,832 |
| Brownsville-Harlingen, TX | $55,994 | $67,933 | $79,893 | $91,832 |
| Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX | $55,994 | $67,933 | $79,893 | $91,832 |
| Amarillo, TX | $55,994 | $67,933 | $79,893 | $91,832 |
| El Paso, TX | $55,994 | $67,933 | $79,893 | $91,832 |
Key Skills
| Skill | Importance | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Repairing | 3.9 | |
| Operations Monitoring | 3.1 | |
| Critical Thinking | 3.1 | |
| Troubleshooting | 3.0 | |
| Equipment Maintenance | 3.0 | |
| Speaking | 3.0 | |
| Judgment and Decision Making | 3.0 | |
| Active Listening | 3.0 | |
| Quality Control Analysis | 3.0 | |
| Complex Problem Solving | 2.9 |
Knowledge Areas
| Knowledge | Importance |
|---|---|
| Customer and Personal Service | 4.2 |
| Administration and Management | 3.7 |
| Mechanical | 3.6 |
| Administrative | 3.1 |
| Engineering and Technology | 3.0 |
| Production and Processing | 3.0 |
| English Language | 3.0 |
| Sales and Marketing | 2.8 |
Education Requirements
| Education Level | % of Workers |
|---|---|
| Some college | 45.8% |
| High school diploma | 22.4% |
| Associate's degree | 21.4% |
| Post-secondary certificate | 7.5% |
| Master's degree | 1.7% |
| Less than high school | 1.2% |
Typical Tasks
- Oil moving parts of timepieces.
- Repair or replace broken, damaged, or worn parts on timepieces, using lathes, drill presses, and hand tools.
- Clean, rinse, and dry timepiece parts, using solutions and ultrasonic or mechanical watch-cleaning machines.
- Disassemble timepieces and inspect them for defective, worn, misaligned, or rusty parts, using loupes.
- Reassemble timepieces, replacing glass faces and batteries, before returning them to customers.
- Test timepiece accuracy and performance, using meters and other electronic instruments.
- Fabricate parts for watches and clocks, using small lathes and other machines.
- Estimate repair costs and timepiece values.
Technology Skills
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