How much does a clock assembler make?

At a workbench, they fit tiny timekeeping-device parts together with a loupe and small tools, then use electronic equipment to test accuracy. If a part is faulty, they diagnose the problem, adjust or replace it, and test again.

Did you know? Early U.S. clock factories used water-powered machines to mass-produce interchangeable wooden parts—helping launch the “American system” of manufacturing.

After high school or a GED (often around age 18), people can apply for entry-level assembly jobs in the U.S. Employers train beginners on the job, from a few days to a year; this occupation has no approved registered apprenticeship.

School needed: High school plus some training

Good for people who like building and doing and keeping things organized

Why does pay differ?

In the U.S., experience and in-demand precision or electronics skills may lead to higher pay, and a useful certificate can help if employers value it. Pay also varies by employer or industry, location, and hours worked; more complex tasks may pay more.