Precision Systems Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians: earnings, debt, and careers
CIP 47.04. Official graduate outcomes from the U.S. Department of Education across 63 programs, and the careers this field is linked to.
Graduate earnings by credential level
| Credential | Programs | Graduates (recent year) | Median earnings, 1 yr | Median earnings, 4 yrs | Typical program median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate certificate | 36 | 1,766 | $44,679 | $54,900 | $10,824 6 programs |
| Associate's degree | 27 | 1,160 | $48,814 | $51,353 | $14,250 2 programs |
National earnings are published by the Department of Education for each field and credential level Verified data. Typical program median debt is ConnectPrep's calculation: the median across programs of each program's median federal debt Calculated estimate. It covers federal loans only.
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard, Most Recent Field of Study Data. Varies by measure; see measure definitions. Published October 15, 2026. Retrieved October 18, 2026. Methodology.
Undergraduate certificate programs with the highest early earnings
| School | Median earnings, 1 yr | Median earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sonoran Desert Institute AZ · Private, for-profit · 408 graduates measured | $53,029 | $85,119 | $9,649 |
| North Bennet Street School MA · Private, nonprofit · 28 graduates measured | $41,681 | $56,966 | $12,000 |
| Pennsylvania Gunsmith School PA · Private, for-profit · 41 graduates measured | $41,430 | $46,730 | $12,000 |
| Minnesota State College Southeast MN · Public · 46 graduates measured | $35,108 | $39,714 | $14,000 |
| Mech-Tech College PR · Private, for-profit · 37 graduates measured | $26,088 | $23,766 | Data unavailable |
Ranked by published median earnings one year after completion. Programs with suppressed earnings do not appear, so this is not a ranking of program quality.
Associate's degree programs with the highest early earnings
| School | Median earnings, 1 yr | Median earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sonoran Desert Institute AZ · Private, for-profit · 615 graduates measured | $55,623 | $54,922 | $16,500 |
| Pine Technical & Community College MN · Public · 18 graduates measured | $53,246 | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
| Minnesota State College Southeast MN · Public · 17 graduates measured | $43,195 | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
| Colorado School of Trades CO · Private, for-profit · 80 graduates measured | $37,432 | $44,411 | $12,000 |
Ranked by published median earnings one year after completion. Programs with suppressed earnings do not appear, so this is not a ranking of program quality.
Careers linked to Precision Systems Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians
| Occupation | Median wage, all workers | Change 2025 to 2035 | Typical entry education |
|---|---|---|---|
| Camera and photographic equipment repairers | $52,720 | -15.5% | High school diploma or equivalent |
| Musical instrument repairers and tuners | $46,420 | +1.9% | High school diploma or equivalent |
| Watch and clock repairers | $67,230 | -0.3% | High school diploma or equivalent |
| Precision instrument and equipment repairers, all other | $68,990 | +2.5% | High school diploma or equivalent |
| Locksmiths and safe repairers | $51,320 | -11.7% | High school diploma or equivalent |
| Installation, maintenance, and repair workers, all other | $49,230 | +2.6% | High school diploma or equivalent |
| Timing device assemblers and adjusters | $62,620 | -6.1% | High school diploma or equivalent |
| Jewelers and precious stone and metal workers | $52,540 | -3.2% | High school diploma or equivalent |
Occupations mapped to this field in the NCES and BLS CIP to SOC crosswalk. Occupation wages describe all workers, not recent graduates.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics and U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, CIP 2020 to SOC 2018 Crosswalk. CIP 2020 and SOC 2018 taxonomies. Published April 30, 2020. Retrieved October 18, 2026. Methodology.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, National. May 2025 reference period. Published April 30, 2026. Retrieved October 18, 2026. Methodology.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections, Table 1.2: Occupational projections, 2025-35, and worker characteristics, 2025. Base year 2025, projected year 2035. Published August 27, 2026. Retrieved October 18, 2026. Methodology.
Detailed CIP codes in this field (6)
- 47.0402 Gunsmithing/Gunsmith
- 47.0403 Locksmithing and Safe Repair
- 47.0404 Musical Instrument Fabrication and Repair
- 47.0408 Watchmaking and Jewelrymaking
- 47.0409 Parts and Warehousing Operations and Maintenance Technology/Technician
- 47.0499 Precision Systems Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians, Other