SOC 173028

Calibration Technologists and Technicians

Execute or adapt procedures and techniques for calibrating measurement devices, by applying knowledge of measurement science, mathematics, physics, chemistry, and electronics, sometimes under the direction of engineering staff. Determine measurement standard suitability for calibrating measurement devices. May perform preventive maintenance on equipment. May perform corrective actions to address identified calibration problems. Excludes "Medical Equipment Preparers" (31-9093) and "Timing Device Assemblers and Adjusters" (51-2061).

National Median

$65,040

per year

National Salary Overview

Median Annual

$65,040

Entry Level (10th pct)

$44,730

Experienced (90th pct)

$105,440

Total Employed

15,320

Salary Distribution

Salary percentiles show the range from entry-level (10th) to top earners (90th)

Salary by Experience Level

Experience Level	Estimated Salary Range
Entry Level0-2 years experience	$44,730 - $52,250
Mid Career2-8 years experience	$52,250 - $83,600
Senior / Expert8+ years experience	$83,600 - $105,440

Highest Paying Locations for Calibration Technologists and Technicians

Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA

$106,120

+63.2% vs national

Portland-South Portland, ME

$104,480

+60.6% vs national

Arizona nonmetropolitan area

$96,910

+49.0% vs national

New Jersey

$94,650

+45.5% vs national

Northwestern Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area

$92,080

+41.6% vs national

Calibration Technologists and Technicians Salary by Location

Compare salaries across 50 metropolitan areas

Metropolitan Area	Median Salary	Employed
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA	$106,120	220
Portland-South Portland, ME	$104,480	N/A
Arizona nonmetropolitan area	$96,910	40
New Jersey	$94,650	310
Northwestern Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area	$92,080	110
Eastern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area	$90,600	50
Washington	$87,550	250
Eastern Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area	$86,380	40
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA	$86,010	240
Raleigh-Cary, NC	$84,130	70
Tucson, AZ	$82,890	110
Arizona	$82,890	440
Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX	$81,670	80
Richmond, VA	$80,990	90
Corpus Christi, TX	$79,480	70
Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL	$79,450	80
Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ	$79,380	250
Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY	$78,780	50
Baton Rouge, LA	$78,490	330
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ	$78,000	560
Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI	$77,970	150
Oregon	$77,140	100
Worcester, MA	$77,000	40
North Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area	$76,840	50
Rhode Island	$76,740	30
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV	$75,960	180
Longview, TX	$75,070	40
Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA	$74,540	40
Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN	$73,170	80
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA	$71,880	120
New Mexico	$71,760	150
Virginia	$70,730	300
Syracuse, NY	$70,600	40
Manchester-Nashua, NH	$70,250	140
Michigan	$70,140	450
California	$69,840	1,320
Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA	$68,550	N/A
Illinois	$68,160	180
Vermont	$67,490	40
Northern Indiana nonmetropolitan area	$67,380	90
Tennessee	$66,390	330
Memphis, TN-MS-AR	$66,140	40
Utah	$65,920	N/A
Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX	$65,370	1,260
Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN	$65,110	170
Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH	$65,050	270
New Hampshire	$64,800	220
Georgia	$64,550	230
Connecticut	$64,480	90
Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC	$64,480	30

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average salary for a Calibration Technologists and Technicians?

The national median annual salary for Calibration Technologists and Technicians is $65,040, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data. This means half of workers in this occupation earn more, and half earn less.

Where do Calibration Technologists and Technicianss earn the most?

The highest-paying metro area for Calibration Technologists and Technicianss is Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA, with a median salary of $106,120.

How much can an experienced Calibration Technologists and Technicians make?

Top-earning Calibration Technologists and Technicianss (90th percentile) make $105,440 or more annually. This typically reflects workers with significant experience, specialized skills, or positions in high-paying regions.