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Camera and Photographic Equipment Repairers


Nature of the Work About this section

Camera and photographic equipment repairers fix broken film and digital cameras and other optical devices.

Education and Training About this section

Most camera repairers undergo internships or apprenticeships; these usually last about 2 years.

Job Outlook About this section

Current and Projected Employment.

2008 Employment 4,600
2018 Employment 3,900
Employment Change -700
Growth Rate -15%

Employment change. Employment is expected to decline rapidly. Technological improvements mean that most consumers prefer to replace broken cameras with newer models, even at the high end, saving on the high cost of repair.

Job prospects. Competition for jobs is expected. Decline of the occupation is expected to make job opportunities scarce, although there continue to be some positions working for warranty repair centers.

Earnings About this section

Median annual wages for camera and photographic equipment repairers were $34,300 in May 2008.

Electrical and electronics installers and repairers; Electronic home entertainment equipment installers and repairers; Watch repairers.

Sources of Additional Information About this section


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  • PMA, The Worldwide Community of Imaging Associations, 3000 Picture Place, Jackson, MI 49201. Internet: http://www.pmai.org/

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Suggested citation: Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2010-11 Edition, Camera and Photographic Equipment Repairers, on the Internet at http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos354.htm (visited February 10, 2012).

 

Last Modified Date: December 17, 2009