Timing device assemblers and adjusters salary
| Measure | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $27,880 | $13.41 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $62,620 | $30.11 |
| Mean (average) | $56,720 | $27.27 |
| 90th percentile | $78,270 | $37.63 |
These wages describe everyone employed in the occupation, from new entrants to experienced workers. They are not starting salaries and not earnings of graduates from any particular program. Verified data
Timing device assemblers and adjusters pay by state and metro area
Table: median wage and employment for all 1 states and territories
| State | Median | 10th pct | 90th pct | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | $71,770 | $56,310 | $78,280 |
A location quotient above 1 means the occupation is more concentrated in that state than in the nation overall.
Job outlook for timing device assemblers and adjusters
- Average annual openings, 2025 to 2035: 0. Openings include new jobs plus replacement needs when workers retire or leave the occupation. Official projection
- Read the official BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook profile.
These are official BLS projections. ConnectPrep does not alter them or present its own forecasts as official statistics.
Education and training for timing device assemblers and adjusters
- Typical entry education
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Related work experience
- None
- On-the-job training
- Moderate-term on-the-job training
- O*NET Job Zone
- Job Zone 1-2: Very Little to Some Preparation Needed
Highest education of people working in this occupation
O*NET describes this preparation level as: Usually requires a high school diploma or GED, though some occupations may not.
Degrees and programs that lead to this career
Programs officially mapped to this occupation in the NCES and BLS CIP to SOC crosswalk. A mapping means the program commonly prepares students for the occupation, not that every graduate works in it. Official crosswalk
- Watchmaking and Jewelrymaking CIP 47.0408
Skills, knowledge, and daily work
Most important skills
Most important knowledge areas
Typical tasks
- Assemble and install components of timepieces to complete mechanisms, using watchmakers' tools and loupes.
- Observe operation of timepiece parts and subassemblies to determine accuracy of movement, and to diagnose causes of defects.
- Test operation and fit of timepiece parts and subassemblies, using electronic testing equipment, tweezers, watchmakers' tools, and loupes.
- Replace specified parts to repair malfunctioning timepieces, using watchmakers' tools, loupes, and holding fixtures.
- Disassemble timepieces such as watches, clocks, and chronometers so that repairs can be made.
- Clean and lubricate timepiece parts and assemblies, using solvents, buff sticks, and oil.
- Examine components of timepieces such as watches, clocks, or chronometers for defects, using loupes or microscopes.
- Bend parts, such as hairsprings, pallets, barrel covers, and bridges, to correct deficiencies in truing or endshake, using tweezers.
Technology skills
- Microsoft Office software (hot technology)
- At Your Service Software At Your Service Repair
- Inventory control software
- Maplesoft Maple
- Retail sales software
- Web browser software
Transferable skills for career changers: Repairing, Troubleshooting, Quality Control Analysis, Operations Monitoring, Social Perceptiveness, Complex Problem Solving.
Common job titles: Calibration Specialist, Calibrator, Clockmaker, Horologist, Time Stamp Assembler, Watch Technician, Watchmaker.
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Frequently asked questions
How much do timing device assemblers and adjusters make?
The national median annual wage for timing device assemblers and adjusters was $62,620 in May 2025, according to the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program. The lowest paid 10 percent earned less than $27,880 and the highest paid 10 percent earned more than $78,270. These figures cover all workers in the occupation, not only new entrants.
What education do timing device assemblers and adjusters need?
BLS lists high school diploma or equivalent as the typical education needed to enter this occupation, with none of related work experience and moderate-term on-the-job training on-the-job training typically needed to become competent.
Is timing device assemblers and adjusters a growing career?
BLS projects employment of timing device assemblers and adjusters to change -6.1% from 2025 to 2035, compared with +3.5% for all occupations. About 0 openings are projected each year on average, including openings from workers who retire or change occupations.
Which states pay timing device assemblers and adjusters the most?
By median annual wage in May 2025, the highest paying states were Pennsylvania ($71,770). Pay differences partly reflect differences in living costs.