Career comparison
Camera Repairer vs. Industrial Electronics Repairer
Side-by-side pay, training, growth and day-to-day duties to help you choose between two related careers.
Industrial electronics repairers earn more at the median ($74,090 vs. $52,720), while camera repairers usually get to work faster (A year or more on the job of training). Camera repairers repair cameras, lenses and photographic equipment. Industrial electronics repairers repair the electronic controls that run industrial machines.
Pay data: BLS OEWS, May 2025 · Outlook: BLS 2025–35 · Checked October 15, 2026
| Camera Repairer | Industrial Electronics Repairer | |
|---|---|---|
| Median pay | $52,720 ($25.35/hr) | $74,090 ($35.62/hr) |
| Pay range (10th–90th) | $34,320 – $83,940 | $46,840 – $105,590 |
| Job growth, 2025–35 | -15.5% (a projected decline) | +0.3% (little or no change) |
| Openings per year | 100 | 4,700 |
| Typical entry education | High school diploma or equivalent | Postsecondary nondegree award |
| Training time | A year or more on the job | Training program plus a year or more on the job |
| Key credential | Manufacturer service training | ETA Certified Electronics Technician |
| Work setting | Repairers work at clean benches in repair shops and service centers.. | Repairers work in factories, repair shops and field service.. |
What each job does
Camera Repairer
- Diagnose camera faults
- Repair lenses
- Clean sensors
- Replace shutters
- Calibrate autofocus
Industrial Electronics Repairer
- Troubleshoot control systems
- Repair circuit boards
- Replace components
- Test PLCs and drives
- Calibrate equipment
How they’re similar
Both careers involve hands-on work, working independently, and indoor work. 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 industrial electronics repairer if…
- I like electronics
- I solve logic puzzles
- I stay calm when lines are down
Still torn? Take the Camera Repairer fit quiz and the Industrial Electronics Repairer fit quiz, or the full Career Match Quiz.
Quick comparisons
Which pays more, camera repairer or industrial electronics repairer?
Industrial Electronics Repairers earn more at the median: $74,090 versus $52,720 for camera repairers, based on BLS May 2025 data.
Which takes less time to train for?
Camera Repairers typically train faster (A year or more on the job) than industrial electronics repairers (Training program plus a year or more on the job).
Which career has better job growth?
BLS projects industrial electronics repairers to grow +0.3% from 2025–35, compared with -15.5% for camera repairers.