As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Watchmaker in the United States is $40,164. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $37,845 to $46,750, with most professionals earning between $35,734 and $52,746.
| Annual Salary |
Monthly Pay |
Weekly Pay |
Hourly Wage |
|
| 75th Percentile | $46,750 | $3,896 | $899 | $22 |
| Average | $40,164 | $3,347 | $772 | $19 |
| 25th Percentile | $37,845 | $3,154 | $728 | $18 |
An entry-level Watchmaker with less than 1 year of experience earns about $39,372. With 1-2 years of experience, the average salary increases to $39,978. For 2-4 years of experience, the pay typically rises to $42,704. Senior-level professionals with 5-8 years of experience earn around $42,996, and those with over 8 years of experience can expect an average of $43,191.
| Levels | Salary |
|---|---|
| Entry Level Watchmaker | $39,372 |
| Intermediate Level Watchmaker | $39,978 |
| Senior Level Watchmaker | $42,704 |
| Specialist Level Watchmaker | $42,996 |
| Expert Level Watchmaker | $43,191 |
| Entry Level | 2% |
| Mid Level | 0% |
| Senior Level | 6% |
| Top Level | 7% |
| Experienced | 8% |
Salaries in the United States differ widely between states due to factors like cost of living, local economies, and industry presence.
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| Core Compensation | ||||
| Core Compensation | Median | % of Total | ||
| Base Salary | $40,164 | 97.6% | ||
| Bonus | $997 | 2.4% | ||
| Value of Benefits | ||||
| Core Compensation | Median | % of Total | ||
| Social Security | $0 | 0.0% | ||
| 401K/403B | $0 | 0.0% | ||
| Disability | $0 | 0.0% | ||
| Healthcare | $0 | 0.0% | ||
| Pension | $0 | 0.0% | ||
| Time Off | $0 | 0.0% | ||
| Total Compensation | $41,161 | 100% | ||
The average annual salary of Watchmaker is $40,164. In case you are finding an easy salary calculator, the average hourly pay of Watchmaker is $19; the average weekly pay of Watchmaker is $772; the average monthly pay of Watchmaker is $3,347.
A Watchmaker's earning potential can vary widely depending on several factors, including location, industry, experience, education, and the specific employer. According to the latest salary data by Salary.com, a Watchmaker earns the most in San Jose, CA, where the annual salary of a Watchmaker is $50,405.
The highest pay for Watchmaker is $52,746.
The lowest pay for Watchmaker is $35,734.
Watchmaker repairs, cleans and adjusts watches. May require a high school diploma or its equivalent and 0-2 years of experience in the field or in a related area. Being a Watchmaker has knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job. Additionally, Watchmaker works under immediate supervision. Primary job functions do not typically require exercising independent judgment. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager.
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