Camera and Photographic Equipment Repairers Salary
Camera and Photographic Equipment Repairers in Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ make a median of $59,080 a year, or about $28.41 an hour. The range runs from $52K at the entry level to $75K for experienced workers. Adjusted for local prices (RPP 103.32), that's roughly $57,182 in purchasing power. A 2-bedroom apartment runs $1,839/month, about 46.5% of take-home, which is tight.
So what does $59K get you in Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler?
Groceries, utilities, transportation, and healthcare scaled from national averages by Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler’s Regional Price Parity (103.32). Rent from HUD Fair Market Rents. Taxes estimated for single filer, standard deduction. * Healthcare is the employee-paid share only (premiums + out-of-pocket). Actual costs vary by coverage type: employer-sponsored, ACA marketplace, or uninsured.
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What this looks like in Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler
Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler sits well above the national pay line for camera and photographic equipment repairers, local pay runs about 12% higher than the U.S. median of $53K. The catch: housing math doesn't keep up. A 2-bedroom at the HUD median rents for $1,839/month, which is 45.9% of the median worker's take-home, past the 30% guideline most planners use. Cost of living (RPP 103.32) is near the national average, so spending patterns here track the typical American budget fairly closely. The pay premium is real, but so are the offsets.
Compared to nearby metros
Median pay for camera and photographic equipment repairers in metros near Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, adjusted for local cost of living.
| Metro | Median pay | COL-adjusted |
|---|---|---|
| Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas | $53K | $53K |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim | $60K | $53K |
COL-adjusted = median salary ÷ (BEA Regional Price Parity ÷ 100). Expresses purchasing power in national-average dollars.
Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ
Entry-level camera and photographic equipment repairers (10th percentile) start around $52K. Mid-career wages sit at $59K. Top earners bring in $75K or more, a $23K spread from bottom to top.
Camera and Photographic Equipment Repairers pay across states
Median income ranked highest to lowest, compared to the national figure
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| State | Median salary | vs. national | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio | $85K | +61% | 80 |
| Virginia | $65K | +24% | N/A |
| New Jersey | $60K | +14% | 40 |
| California | $60K | +13% | N/A |
| Arizona | $59K | +12% | N/A |
| Nevada | $53K | -0% | N/A |
| Georgia | $49K | -6% | 60 |
| New York | $48K | -8% | 50 |
| Kansas | $47K | -11% | N/A |
| Tennessee | $45K | -15% | N/A |
| Florida | $41K | -22% | 30 |
| North Carolina | $41K | -22% | 30 |
| Texas | $34K | -36% | 90 |
Showing 1–10 of 13 states
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Frequently asked questions
Can a camera and photographic equipment repairer afford a 2BR apartment alone in Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler?
It’s a stretch — at the median salary of $59K, rent takes 45.9% of take-home pay. A 2-bedroom at the HUD Fair Market Rent runs $1,839/month. The 30% guideline puts the comfortable ceiling at roughly $1,200/month in rent — so roommates or a 1-bedroom would ease the math significantly.
What’s the entry-level salary for camera and photographic equipment repairers in Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new camera and photographic equipment repairers typically earn — is $52K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $3,136/month. At HUD’s $1,839/month FMR, rent would take 59% of that take-home — above the 30% guideline, so a 1-bedroom or shared housing is likely necessary starting out.
Is camera and photographic equipment repairer a high-paying job in Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler?
Local pay is 12% above the national median — $59K here vs. $53K nationally.
How does Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler compare to the national average for camera and photographic equipment repairers?
Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler pays $59K median vs. the U.S. average of $53K — that’s +12%. After adjusting for local cost of living (RPP 103.32), the purchasing-power equivalent is $57K — still ahead of the national median.
How much do camera and photographic equipment repairers make in Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ?
The median is $59,080 a year, that works out to about $28 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $52,270, and experienced camera and photographic equipment repairers can clear $75,160. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $59K enough to live in Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $4,003/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,839/month, which eats 45.9% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb, housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.
How far does a camera and photographic equipment repairers salary go in Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler?
Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler has a Regional Price Parity of 103.32 (100 is the national average). Prices are above average here, so your dollar buys less than the same salary would in a cheaper metro. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median camera and photographic equipment repairers salary is worth about $57,182 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do camera and photographic equipment repairers get paid the most?
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.