How much does a calibration technologist and technician make?
Median yearly pay in the United States: half earn more and half earn less. That is $32.61 an hour or $5,652 a month.
- Hourly
- $32.61
- Average (mean)
- $74,170
- Jobs
- 16,540
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,680 | $22.44 | |
| 25th | $56,380 | $27.11 | |
| Median | $67,820 | $32.61 | |
| 75th | $92,080 | $44.27 | |
| 90th | $106,600 | $51.23 |
By state
Median yearly pay.
| Washington | $93,880 |
| Oklahoma | $80,920 |
| Louisiana | $80,670 |
| California | $79,010 |
| Vermont | $77,950 |
| New Jersey | $77,040 |
| Massachusetts | $75,500 |
| Texas | $74,100 |
| Virginia | $72,730 |
| Tennessee | $71,660 |
| Michigan | $70,140 |
| Arizona | $69,230 |
| Oregon | $68,830 |
| Utah | $67,300 |
| South Carolina | $66,910 |
| Georgia | $66,730 |
| New Hampshire | $66,650 |
| New Mexico | $65,650 |
| Ohio | $65,520 |
| Nevada | $64,530 |
| Rhode Island | $64,390 |
| Pennsylvania | $63,700 |
| Colorado | $63,660 |
| Nebraska | $63,530 |
| Connecticut | $63,420 |
| Indiana | $61,930 |
| Missouri | $61,510 |
| Iowa | $61,490 |
| New York | $61,270 |
| Wisconsin | $61,060 |
| North Carolina | $61,000 |
| Maryland | $60,860 |
| Minnesota | $60,360 |
| Florida | $59,770 |
| Illinois | $59,590 |
| Kentucky | $55,650 |
Highest paying cities
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Seattle, WA | $107,200 |
| San Jose, CA | $101,800 |
| San Francisco, CA | $99,660 |
| Beaumont, TX | $99,400 |
| Oxnard, CA | $95,180 |
| San Diego, CA | $86,280 |
| Portland, ME | $85,180 |
| Raleigh, NC | $83,500 |
| New Orleans, LA | $82,100 |
| Baton Rouge, LA | $80,670 |
| Columbus, OH | $79,950 |
| Richmond, VA | $79,040 |
| Houston, TX | $78,610 |
| Detroit, MI | $77,470 |
| Boston, MA | $77,410 |
In other countries
Calibration Technologist and Technician belongs to the international group "Mechanical engineering technicians".
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- Civil Engineering Technologist and Technician$64,950
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologist and Technician$78,190
- Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologist and Technician$73,900
- Environmental Engineering Technologist and Technician$59,920
- Industrial Engineering Technologist and Technician$66,120
Frequently asked questions
How much does a calibration technologist and technician make an hour?
The median hourly pay is $32.61 ($67,820 a year).
How much does a calibration technologist and technician make a month?
About $5,652 a month before tax, based on a median of $67,820 a year.
How much does a calibration technologist and technician make starting out?
The lowest-paid 10% make $46,680 or less a year ($22.44 an hour); the top 10% make $106,600 or more.
Which state pays calibration technologist and technicians the most?
Washington, with a median of $93,880 a year, followed by Oklahoma ($80,920) and Louisiana ($80,670).
Which city pays calibration technologist and technicians the most?
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA, with a median of $107,200 a year.
How many calibration technologist and technicians are there in the United States?
About 16,540 people work as calibration technologist and technicians.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.