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How much do watch maker jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 13, 2026, the average hourly pay for watch maker in the United States is $16.56, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $12.74 and $19.47 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a watch maker do?

A watch maker is a skilled craftsperson who designs, builds, repairs, and maintains watches and timepieces. Their work can involve assembling intricate mechanical movements, replacing parts, adjusting mechanisms for accurate timekeeping, and restoring antique or luxury watches. Watch makers use specialized tools and have a deep understanding of horology, the science of time measurement. Many work in repair shops, jewelry stores, or for luxury watch brands, and some may also create custom or bespoke watches.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a watch maker?

To thrive as a Watch Maker, you need strong mechanical aptitude, fine motor skills, and a formal qualification in horology or watchmaking. Familiarity with precision tools, lathes, timing machines, and certifications from organizations like the Swiss WOSTEP program or AWCI are highly valued. Patience, meticulous attention to detail, and problem-solving abilities set outstanding watchmakers apart. These skills are crucial for crafting, repairing, and maintaining high-quality timepieces that demand accuracy and reliability.

What are some common challenges faced by watch makers in modern workshops?

Watch makers often encounter the challenge of balancing traditional craftsmanship with modern technology, as many workshops now integrate computerized tools alongside manual techniques. Precision and attention to detail are crucial, especially when working with tiny, delicate components that require steady hands and keen eyesight. Additionally, sourcing authentic or rare replacement parts for vintage watches can be difficult, demanding creative problem-solving and strong industry connections. Collaboration with fellow watch makers and specialists is also common, particularly when tackling complex repairs or custom timepieces.

What is the difference between Watch Maker vs Watch Repair Technician?

AspectWatch MakerWatch Repair Technician
CredentialsWatchmaking certification, horology degreesBasic watch repair certifications, on-the-job training
Work EnvironmentManufacturing, luxury brands, custom designJewelry stores, repair shops, service centers
Industry UsageHigh-end watch brands, custom watch creationRetail jewelry stores, repair services

While both roles involve working with watches, a Watch Maker typically designs and constructs new watches, often requiring advanced horology skills and certifications. In contrast, a Watch Repair Technician focuses on repairing and maintaining existing watches, usually with less formal training. Both roles are essential in the watch industry but differ in scope and specialization.

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Infographic showing various Watch Maker job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 93% Full Time, 6% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $34,445 per year, or $16.6 per hour.

Tool & Die Maker

Jackson, TN • On-site

MAT Holdings, Inc
Motor Vehicle Manufacturing • 10K+ employees
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$22.75 - $28.50/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO

Re-posted 10 hours ago

MAT Holdings rating

6.9

Company rating: 6.9 out of 10

Based on 10 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

Company Description
Are you tired of working nights? Tired of working weekends? How about a $1,000.00 Sign-on Bonus!? Come join the MAT Industries, Inc. team and work for a growing manufacturing company!!
We are currently hiring a Tool & Die Maker on our Monday-Friday, 7:00am to 3:30pm shift.
Benefits include: medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance as well as paid vacation, sick days, & 8 paid holidays.
MAT Industries LLC is a leading manufacturer of air compressors, accessories & air brake tanks here in the Jackson community, located at 213 Industrial Dr. Jackson, TN 38301
We look forward to welcoming you to the exciting world of MAT! We are an entrepreneurial manufacturer and distributor leveraging a vast network of global and domestic resources to deliver quality and value to our customers.
You will find our products in home improvement centers, big box retailers, hardware stores, and automotive parts chains. They can also be found in the automobiles you drive, the trailers you pull, and the heavy-duty equipment that operates all around you.
Job Description
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This person will perform preventive maintenance, repairs and modifications to stamping & forming equipment at the Jackson TN facility. This person will report to the Tool Room Supervisor.
Qualifications
  • Ability to meet attendance standards. All full-time employees are required to work a 40-hr week. At times it may be necessary to work additional hours in order to get the required tasks accomplished to meet deadlines.
  • Highly motivated, well-organized.
  • Maintain high personal standards of quality.
  • Demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills, as well as effectively communicating with managements.
  • Excellent problem solving and team motivational skills are a must.
  • Must be flexibility and adapt to changes in the work environment as well as managing competing demands. May require flexible hours when necessary to reach company goals.
  • Ability to multi-task, prioritize and work with a large variety of individuals, including production personnel, maintenance personnel, manufacturing engineers, management and outside contactors
  • Perform routine preventative maintenance & repairs on both progressive & single stroke metal stamping dies
  • Assist in troubleshooting issues with stamping & forming equipment including stamping dies, presses, benders, etc.
  • Provide feedback on adjustments needed to die PMs to reduce downtime & improve part quality.
  • Perform general machine shop work using conventional mills, lathes, surface grinders, etc.
  • Assists in development of new stamping dies & modifications to existing dies to extend life & improve part quality.
  • Submit purchase requisition for parts & components needed for die repair & maintenance.
  • Identify critical parts & make recommendations on spares components to inventory.

Additional Information
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
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