SOC 49-9061 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Camera and Photographic Equipment Repairers — Washington
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV
The median wage here is $50,580 a year, within a few percent of the national median of $52,720.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage here is $50,580 a year, within a few percent of the national median of $52,720. Half of workers earn between $49,020 and $61,580. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $49,020 and the ninetieth at $68,110.
Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 523rd of 707 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $49,020 | −7.0% |
| 25th | $49,020 | −7.0% |
| Median (50th) | $50,580 | −4.1% |
| 75th | $61,580 | +16.8% |
| 90th | $68,110 | +29.2% |
| Mean | $54,790 | +3.9% |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Washington run 9.9% above the national average, so the median of $50,580 buys what $46,024 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 12.7% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$50,580as reported by BLSLocal price level
109.9US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$46,024US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $50,580 a year, 4.1% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $49,020 to $68,110 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Camera and Photographic Equipment Repairers in Washington, DC?
The median annual wage is $50,580, or $24.32 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $52,720, so pay in Washington, DC is 4.1% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Washington, DC earns more than $68,110 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $49,020 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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