Career comparison
Camera Repairer vs. Electronics Assembler
Side-by-side pay, training, growth and day-to-day duties to help you choose between two related careers.
Camera repairers earn more at the median ($52,720 vs. $45,850), while electronics assemblers usually get to work faster (A few months on the job of training). Camera repairers repair cameras, lenses and photographic equipment. Electronics assemblers assemble circuit boards, wire harnesses and electronic devices.
Pay data: BLS OEWS, May 2025 · Outlook: BLS 2025–35 · Checked October 15, 2026
| Camera Repairer | Electronics Assembler | |
|---|---|---|
| Median pay | $52,720 ($25.35/hr) | $45,850 ($22.04/hr) |
| Pay range (10th–90th) | $34,320 – $83,940 | $35,350 – $62,950 |
| Job growth, 2025–35 | -15.5% (a projected decline) | +5.0% (faster than average) |
| Openings per year | 100 | 25,900 |
| Typical entry education | High school diploma or equivalent | High school diploma or equivalent |
| Training time | A year or more on the job | A few months on the job |
| Key credential | Manufacturer service training | IPC J-STD-001 |
| Work setting | Repairers work at clean benches in repair shops and service centers.. | Assemblers work in electronics factories and clean benches.. |
What each job does
Camera Repairer
- Diagnose camera faults
- Repair lenses
- Clean sensors
- Replace shutters
- Calibrate autofocus
Electronics Assembler
- Solder components
- Build wire harnesses
- Assemble products
- Read drawings
- Test assemblies
How they’re similar
Both careers involve hands-on work, indoor work, and steady routines. Both are part of the mechanics, maintenance & manufacturing field, so many skills transfer between them.
Which should you choose?
Choose camera repairer if…
- I love cameras
- I have steady hands
- I’m very patient
Choose electronics assembler if…
- I like electronics
- I have steady hands
- I’m detail-oriented
Still torn? Take the Camera Repairer fit quiz and the Electronics Assembler fit quiz, or the full Career Match Quiz.
Quick comparisons
Which pays more, camera repairer or electronics assembler?
Camera Repairers earn more at the median: $52,720 versus $45,850 for electronics assemblers, based on BLS May 2025 data.
Which takes less time to train for?
Electronics Assemblers typically train faster (A few months on the job) than camera repairers (A year or more on the job).
Which career has better job growth?
BLS projects electronics assemblers to grow +5.0% from 2025–35, compared with -15.5% for camera repairers.