What is the salary of a Camera and Photographic Equipment Repairer?

The typical salary range is $34,510 - $69,020 per year.

Tech & EngineeringDeclining

Camera and Photographic Equipment Repairer

Operational-level

Also known as: Aircraft Photographic Equipment Mechanic, Aircraft Photographic Equipment Repairer, Camera Machinist, Camera Mechanic

Tech & EngineeringBachelor's Degree

Job Description

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

Camera RepairPhotographic Equipment RepairElectronics RepairOptical SystemsTechnical ServicesEngineeringTechnologyTechnicalAutomotiveSkilled Trade

Skills employers are looking for in 2027

Software and technologies flagged by O*NET as Hot or In-Demand for this role.

Hot technologies

Microsoft Excel Microsoft Office software Microsoft Word

Job Outlook 2025-2035

Projected growth

-15.5%

US average: +3.5%

Job openings

100

per year (US)

Jobs today

1,800

in 2025 → 1,500 (2035)

Typical entry education

High school diploma or equivalent

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections; O*NET Bright Outlook.

Work Environment

How this work is typically performed, based on O*NET work context data.

Email & digital communication

High

Working in a team

Moderate

Contact with others

Moderate

Freedom to make decisions

High

Time pressure

High

Time spent sitting

High

Working outdoors

Low

Indoor, climate-controlled

High

Dealing with customers

Moderate

Level of competition

Low

Source: O*NET Work Context (v31.0)

Future Perspective

Declining Job Market

This field is experiencing contraction with decreasing job opportunities. Consider developing skills in related growing fields.

Career ladder

Often before this role

Technicien de maintenance audiovisuelle
Assistant réparateur d'électronique
Technicien de support technique

Camera and Photographic Equipment Repairer

Where it can lead

Spécialiste en réparation d'équipement optique
Ingénieur de service d'équipement audiovisuel
Chef d'atelier de réparation photographique

Impact of AI on this Job

AI will likely have a moderate, rather than transformative, impact on camera and photographic equipment repairers, primarily by enhancing diagnostic tools and predictive maintenance within the devices. While some software-based issues might be self-corrected by AI, complex mechanical, optical, and physical damage will continue to require skilled human expertise. Therefore, repairers will adapt by leveraging AI-powered diagnostics while focusing on intricate physical repairs that AI cannot perform.

Salary

$52,720

Median annual wage, BLS 2025

Required Education

Bachelor's Degree

Minimum educational requirement for this position