Camera and Photographic Equipment Repairer Salary in 2026

    SOC: 49-9061.00 · BLS OEWS 2026 · Updated March 2026
    Median Annual
    $49,300
    per year
    Salary Range
    $36K – $77K
    P10–P90
    Total Jobs
    2,010
    employed
    Job Growth
    -15.1%
    2024–2034
    Section 01

    How Much Do Camera and Photographic Equipment Repairers Make?

    Camera and Photographic Equipment Repairers earn a median annual salary of $49,300 as of 2026, based on BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) data. Wages span from $36,020 at the 10th percentile to $76,550 at the 90th percentile — a range of $40,530. The highest-paying state is Virginia at $70,420.

    PercentileAnnual salary
    10th percentile$36,020
    25th percentile$42,590
    Median (50th)$49,300
    75th percentile$62,400
    90th percentile$76,550
    10th: $36,020Median: $49,30090th: $76,550
    Section 02

    Camera and Photographic Equipment Repairer Salary by State

    Median annual salary across all 50 states. Click a column to sort.

    StateMedian salary
    Virginiatop$70,420
    California$67,060
    Indiana$61,130
    New York$56,340
    New Jersey$55,540
    Texas$50,780
    District of Columbia$49,290
    Georgia$47,700
    Ohio$47,550
    Florida$47,190
    Iowa$46,220
    Tennessee$43,850
    North Carolina$36,180
    Section 03

    Highest-Paying Metros for Camera and Photographic Equipment Repairers

    California
    Highest paying
    $67,060
    top metro salary
    Section 04

    Camera and Photographic Equipment Repairer Salary by Experience

    Estimated salary ranges derived from BLS wage percentiles. Entry level corresponds to P10–P25, mid-career to the median, experienced to P75, and senior to P90+.

    Experience levelEstimated salary
    Entry level (0–2 yrs)~$36,020 – $42,590
    Mid career (3–7 yrs)~$49,300
    Experienced (8–15 yrs)~$62,400
    Senior (15+ yrs)$76,550+
    Section 05

    How to Earn More as a Camera and Photographic Equipment Repairer

    Location is the single biggest salary lever: Camera and Photographic Equipment Repairers in California earn $67,060 — $17,760 above the national median. Earning an additional certification or completing a bachelor's degree can push your salary from the median toward the 75th percentile. Reaching the 75th percentile ($62,400) typically requires 5–10 years of experience plus specialization in a high-demand area.

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    Section 06

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    Section 07

    Frequently Asked Questions

    SOC: 49-9061.00 · Data: BLS OEWS 2026, O*NET 29.1 · Salary figures are national medians unless otherwise noted.