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Camera and Photographic Equipment Repairers

Median Salary
46,850
Job Outlook
N/A

Overview

What are the responsibilities of this role?

Repair and adjust cameras and photographic equipment, including commercial video and motion picture camera equipment.

What sectors do they work in?

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What is the job outlook?

No data available for this section.

Compensation

What is the typical salary range?

$38,510

10%

$46,850

Median

$113,410

90%

How does location impact how much salary?

Education

What level of education do professionals in this role have?

Education Level

  • High school

    32%

  • Post-secondary certificate

    28%

  • Less than high school

    13%

  • Some college

    10%

  • Bachelor's degree

    7%

  • Associate's degree

    7%


Which college majors best prepare you for this role?

  • Precision Systems Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians, Other

Skills and Interests

Which skill sets are the most valuable to possess?

Skills

  • Technology Design and Control

    High

  • Equipment Operation and Maintenance

    High

  • Verbal Skills

    Low

  • Leadership

    Low

  • Math and Science Skills

    Mid

  • Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

    Mid


What knowledge should you bring to the table?

  • Mechanical
  • Computers and Electronics
  • Customer and Personal Service
  • Education and Training
  • English Language

What challenges will you likely face in the workplace?

Workplace

  • Exposure to Job Hazards

    Mid

  • Time Pressure

    Low

  • Repetitiveness

    Low

  • Responsibility

    Low

  • Decision Making

    Low

  • Physical Activity

    Low

  • Level Of Competition

    Low


What personality traits help people thrive in this role?

Realistic

You love hands-on work and solving practical problems — like fixing things and building stuff.

Conventional

You like structure, staying organized, and working with systems to get things done efficiently.

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Data supplied by Bureau of Labor Statistics, National Center of Education Statistics, Defense Manpower Data Center (View our update schedule). Contact any business, college or military service branch to answer additional questions.