Calibration Technologists and Technicians Salary in the United States
The median annual wage for calibration technologists and technicians in the U.S. is $67,820 ($32.61 per hour), according to the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program, May 2025 estimates.
- Median annual wage
- $67,820
- Mean annual wage
- $74,170
- Median hourly wage
- $32.61
- Employment
- 16,540
16,540 employed
Wage percentiles
| Percentile | Annual wage | Hourly wage |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $46,680 | $22.44 |
| 25th percentile | $56,380 | $27.11 |
| Median (50th) | $67,820 | $32.61 |
| 75th percentile | $92,080 | $44.27 |
| 90th percentile | $106,550 | $51.23 |
Highest-paying states for calibration technologists and technicians
| State | Median annual wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | $93,880 | 270 |
| Oklahoma | $80,920 | 150 |
| Louisiana | $80,670 | 480 |
| California | $79,010 | 1,250 |
| Vermont | $77,950 | 30 |
| New Jersey | $77,040 | 390 |
| Massachusetts | $75,500 | 380 |
| Texas | $74,100 | 5,020 |
| Virginia | $72,730 | 330 |
| Tennessee | $71,660 | 130 |
Lowest-paying states
- Kentucky: $55,650 median annual wage
- Illinois: $59,590 median annual wage
- Florida: $59,770 median annual wage
- Minnesota: $60,360 median annual wage
- Maryland: $60,860 median annual wage
About this occupation
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.
Education of the current workforce — typical entry: Associate's degree
| Education level | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Less than high school diploma | 3.9% |
| High school diploma or equivalent | 24.8% |
| Some college, no degree | 28.1% |
| Associate's degree | 19.0% |
| Bachelor's degree | 19.3% |
| Master's degree | 4.0% |
| Doctoral or professional degree | 0.9% |
Occupation profile data from CareerOneStop, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor.
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About this data
- Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — data period May 2025, retrieved August 13, 2026.
- Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — data period May 2025, retrieved August 13, 2026.
- CareerOneStop Occupation Profiles — data period 2026-08, retrieved August 14, 2026.
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