51 Series · SOC 51-2061

Timing Device Assemblers and Adjusters Salary

National pay, percentile range, growth outlook, and state-by-state detail from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS survey (May 2025).

$62,620
Median / year
$78,270
Top 10% earn
-17.5%
Growth '23–'33
250
US workers

Timing Device Assemblers and Adjusters earn a median of $62,620 per year.

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS survey, the median annual wage is $62,620, based on the most recent survey of employers. Reported pay ranges from $27,880 (10th percentile) to $78,270 (90th percentile) nationally, across roughly 250 US workers. Pennsylvania pays the most ($71,770), since pay varies by state and metro area.

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The pay verdict

Timing Device Assemblers and Adjusters earn a median of $62,620, putting them above the typical US occupation and higher than 52% of the 825 occupations with a published BLS median. Within Production, it ranks #15 of 105 by median pay. Employment is projected to fall 17.5% by 2033.

$62,620
Median annual wage
Top 48%
of 825 US occupations with published wages
#15 of 105
in Production
2.8×
90th-to-10th pay spread

Highest-paying state: Pennsylvania at $71,770. Typical entry-level education: High school diploma or equivalent.

Timing Device Assemblers and Adjusters (SOC 51-2061) pays a national median of $62,620 per year according to the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey released in May 2025. Full-range compensation stretches from $27,880 at the 10th percentile to $78,270 at the 90th, with a mean of $56,720 indicating a compressed distribution clustered near the median. An estimated 250 Americans work in this occupation across 1 reporting states and 0 metro areas.

BLS Employment Projections forecast a -17.5% change in employment from 2024 to 2034, which the agency classifies as declining relative to the 5% all-occupations baseline. Typical entry-level preparation is High school diploma or equivalent and moderate-term on-the-job training of on-the-job training. The BLS Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries (CFOI) and Survey of Occupational Injuries and Illnesses (SOII) produce a workplace-safety grade of B for this role, with a fatality rate of 3.5 per 100,000 and injury rate of 3.2 per 100.

Geographic variation matters as much as the headline median. Pennsylvania pays the highest state median at $71,770, which is +15% above the national figure. When using this page for negotiation or career planning, pair the national median with the state and metro rows below, remember that BLS wages exclude benefits, bonuses, and overtime, and revisit after each May OEWS release since percentiles shift with cost-of-living cycles and industry demand. See our methodology for exactly how these figures are sourced, computed, and verified.

BLS OEWS May 2025 250 jobs Median $62,620/yr

Median Salary

$62,620

per year

Median Hourly

$30.11/hr

per hour

Mean Salary

$56,720

average

Employment

250

jobs nationwide

How does this pay compare nationally?

Where Timing Device Assemblers and Adjusters pay sits nationally

Median annual wage vs. 825 detailed BLS occupations with a published median

$62,620 Top 48% higher than 52% of 825 US occupations

$0–$20,000: 0 US occupations (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 98 US occupations (12%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 298 US occupations (36%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 209 US occupations (25%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 82 US occupations (10%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 58 US occupations (7%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 32 US occupations (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 14 US occupations (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 9 US occupations (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 25 US occupations (3%). Above this entry. This job $0 $200,000 every BLS occupation, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US occupations. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS · May 2025

Does this job pay well and grow?

Each dot is a 51-series occupation, placed by projected 2024–2034 growth and median pay. The highlighted dot is Timing Device Assemblers and Adjusters; the upper-right quadrant is the sweet spot (high pay + fast growth).

Among 23 51-series occupations with growth data, Timing Device Assemblers and Adjusters sits on the slower-growing side at -17.5% growth and $62,620 median pay.

Among 23 51-series occupations with growth data, Timing Device Assemblers and Adjusters sits on the slower-growing side at -17.5% growth and $62,620 median pay. Scatter plot of 23 data points. $30000$40000$50000$60000$70000$80000 -20%-10%0%10% Projected growth 2024–2034 (%) Median annual wage
Among 23 51-series occupations with growth data, Timing Device Assemblers and Adjusters sits on the slower-growing side at -17.5% growth and $62,620 median pay.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS (wages, May 2025) and Employment Projections (2024–2034).

Job Outlook (2024–2034)

Projected Growth

-17.5%

Declining

Typical Education

High school diploma or equivalent

On-the-Job Training

Moderate-term on-the-job training

Source: BLS Employment Projections, 2024–2034

Workplace Safety

All safety ratings →
B

Safe

Safety Grade (BLS 2023)

Fatality Rate

3.5/100K

Injury Rate

3.2/100

Danger Index

14.6/100

Source: BLS Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries (CFOI) & Survey of Occupational Injuries and Illnesses (SOII), 2023

Career Intelligence

Skills, knowledge, and tasks most important for Timing Device Assemblers and Adjusters roles, ranked by importance. Source: O*NET.

Top Skills

Repairing 3.4
Troubleshooting 3.3
Quality Control Analysis 3.3
Operations Monitoring 3.0
Active Listening 2.9
Critical Thinking 2.9
Monitoring 2.9
Reading Comprehension 2.8
Speaking 2.8
Social Perceptiveness 2.8

Knowledge Areas

Mechanical 3.6
Mathematics 3.0
Production and Processing 2.8
Engineering and Technology 2.7
Education and Training 2.6
Customer and Personal Service 2.4
Computers and Electronics 2.3
Administration and Management 2.0
Physics 2.0
English Language 1.9

Key Tasks

  • ▸ Change timing weights on balance wheels to correct deficient timing.
  • ▸ Assemble and install components of timepieces to complete mechanisms, using watchmakers' tools and loupes.
  • ▸ Adjust sizes or positioning of timepiece parts to achieve specified fit or function, using calipers, fixtures, and loupes.
  • ▸ Observe operation of timepiece parts and subassemblies to determine accuracy of movement, and to diagnose causes of defects.
  • ▸ Test operation and fit of timepiece parts and subassemblies, using electronic testing equipment, tweezers, watchmakers' tools, and loupes.
  • ▸ Mount hairsprings and balance wheel assemblies between jaws of truing calipers.
  • ▸ Replace specified parts to repair malfunctioning timepieces, using watchmakers' tools, loupes, and holding fixtures.
  • ▸ Disassemble timepieces such as watches, clocks, and chronometers so that repairs can be made.
  • ▸ Clean and lubricate timepiece parts and assemblies, using solvents, buff sticks, and oil.
  • ▸ Estimate spaces between collets and first inner coils to determine if spaces are within acceptable limits.

Source: O*NET Online, National Center for O*NET Development. Data represents typical importance ratings for this occupation.

Salary Range

Annual Salary Distribution

$27,880$29,040$62,620$72,740$78,270
10th pct25thMedian75th90th pct

Hourly Rate Distribution

$13.41$13.96$30.11$34.97$37.63
10th pct25thMedian75th90th pct

10th Percentile

$27,880

25th Percentile

$29,040

Median

$62,620

75th Percentile

$72,740

90th Percentile

$78,270

Salary by State

Highest Paying States

1. Pennsylvania $71,770

Lowest Paying States

-3. Pennsylvania $71,770
View all 1 states →
# State Median Salary vs National
1 Pennsylvania $71,770 +15% above national

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a Timing Device Assemblers and Adjusters make? ▼
The median annual salary for Timing Device Assemblers and Adjusters is $62,620 ($30.11/hour). The salary range spans from $27,880 at the 10th percentile to $78,270 at the 90th percentile.
What state pays Timing Device Assemblers and Adjusters the most? ▼
Pennsylvania pays the highest median salary for Timing Device Assemblers and Adjusters at $71,770/year, which is +15% above the national median.
What education do you need to become a Timing Device Assemblers and Adjusters? ▼
The typical entry-level education for Timing Device Assemblers and Adjusters is High school diploma or equivalent. On-the-job training: Moderate-term on-the-job training.
How dangerous is being a Timing Device Assemblers and Adjusters? ▼
Timing Device Assemblers and Adjusters has a safety grade of B (Safe) based on BLS data. The fatality rate is 3.5 per 100,000 workers and the injury rate is 3.2 per 100 workers.
Is Timing Device Assemblers and Adjusters a good career? ▼
Employment for Timing Device Assemblers and Adjusters is projected to decline 17.5% from 2024 to 2034, which is declining.

What to do with this data

How to use Timing Device Assemblers and Adjusters pay figures in a real decision

  • For an experienced offer, anchor on the 75th percentile (about $72,740/year), not the median. The median marks the middle worker; the upper quartile is the realistic target with strong experience. Salary calculator
  • Location moves pay significantly: Pennsylvania leads at $71,770/year for this role. Weigh state pay against local cost of living before relocating or negotiating remote. Pay by state
  • Compare this occupation against similar roles before you decide, so you are reading the pay band in context rather than in isolation. Compare jobs

These are BLS survey estimates for the occupation, not a salary offer or a prediction for any individual. Your pay depends on experience, employer, exact role, and location.

Data as of May 2025. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).

Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 annual release. Employment projections from BLS Employment Projections program, 2024–2034. Data reflects cross-industry estimates for all ownership types.

These are survey estimates for the occupation, not a salary offer or a prediction for any individual. See how to use them.

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