Watch and Clock Repairers

A staggering (32 percent) decline in employment is expected for watch and clock repairers through 2029, according to the U.S. Department of Labor. Many watches and clocks produced today cost as much or more to repair as to replace, so owners tend to discard their old or broken items. However, sales of high-grade watches (such as Rolex) have made a comeback.

In addition, the American Watchmakers-Clockmakers Institute reports that the average age of a watch/clockmaker is over 60 years old. In the coming decade, some openings will result from the need to replace these retiring workers. This trend, coupled with the fact that there are few people entering this field, means that watch and clock repairers with precision skills should find ample employment opportunities.