Calibration Technologists and Technicians Salaries by State
Mean and median pay, wage percentiles, employment, and top-paying metro areas for calibration technologists and technicianss across the U.S. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 (data.bls.gov OEWS tool /OESServices/combo/table, all-occupation crawl by area).
Job Outlook, 2024–2034
Source: BLS Employment Projections 2024-2034.
Salary Map
Brighter tiles = higher average pay; dashed tiles have no data. Click a state for details.
💰 Top 5 Highest-Paying States
- Washington$96,460
- Louisiana$82,770
- Maryland$82,520
- California$82,510
- New Jersey$81,530
State Rankings
| # | State | Mean | Median | Hourly | vs. U.S. | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington | $96,460 | $93,880 | $46 | +30.1% | 270 |
| 2 | Louisiana | $82,770 | $80,670 | $40 | +11.6% | 480 |
| 3 | Maryland | $82,520 | $60,860 | $40 | +11.3% | 200 |
| 4 | California | $82,510 | $79,010 | $40 | +11.2% | 1,250 |
| 5 | New Jersey | $81,530 | $77,040 | $39 | +9.9% | 390 |
| 6 | Texas | $77,490 | $74,100 | $37 | +4.5% | 5,020 |
| 7 | Virginia | $77,340 | $72,730 | $37 | +4.3% | 330 |
| 8 | Oklahoma | $76,020 | $80,920 | $37 | +2.5% | 150 |
| 9 | Utah | $75,290 | $67,300 | $36 | +1.5% | 80 |
| 10 | New Mexico | $74,410 | $65,650 | $36 | +0.3% | 190 |
| 11 | Massachusetts | $74,020 | $75,500 | $36 | -0.2% | 380 |
| 12 | Vermont | $73,900 | $77,950 | $36 | -0.4% | 30 |
| 13 | Colorado | $73,410 | $63,660 | $35 | -1% | 260 |
| 14 | Arizona | $73,330 | $69,230 | $35 | -1.1% | 400 |
| 15 | Georgia | $73,220 | $66,730 | $35 | -1.3% | 140 |
| 16 | Oregon | $72,740 | $68,830 | $35 | -1.9% | 170 |
| 17 | Michigan | $72,360 | $70,140 | $35 | -2.4% | 400 |
| 18 | Tennessee | $72,340 | $71,660 | $35 | -2.5% | 130 |
| 19 | Iowa | $72,330 | $61,490 | $35 | -2.5% | 110 |
| 20 | Ohio | $72,330 | $65,520 | $35 | -2.5% | 740 |
| 21 | South Carolina | $70,880 | $66,910 | $34 | -4.4% | 70 |
| 22 | Minnesota | $70,540 | $60,360 | $34 | -4.9% | 400 |
| 23 | Rhode Island | $69,920 | $64,390 | $34 | -5.7% | 50 |
| 24 | North Carolina | $69,770 | $61,000 | $34 | -5.9% | 410 |
| 25 | New Hampshire | $69,420 | $66,650 | $33 | -6.4% | 280 |
| 26 | Pennsylvania | $68,360 | $63,700 | $33 | -7.8% | 370 |
| 27 | Illinois | $68,100 | $59,590 | $33 | -8.2% | — |
| 28 | Connecticut | $67,810 | $63,420 | $33 | -8.6% | 120 |
| 29 | Nebraska | $67,210 | $63,530 | $32 | -9.4% | 130 |
| 30 | Nevada | $67,170 | $64,530 | $32 | -9.4% | 110 |
| 31 | New York | $65,630 | $61,270 | $32 | -11.5% | 800 |
| 32 | Florida | $64,360 | $59,770 | $31 | -13.2% | 480 |
| 33 | Wisconsin | $63,890 | $61,060 | $31 | -13.9% | 320 |
| 34 | Missouri | $63,330 | $61,510 | $30 | -14.6% | 280 |
| 35 | Indiana | $60,610 | $61,930 | $29 | -18.3% | 810 |
| 36 | Kentucky | $56,810 | $55,650 | $27 | -23.4% | 90 |
Top-Paying Metro Areas
Highest median pay among 83 metro areas.
| # | Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $107,220 | $98,160 | 240 |
| 2 | San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $101,840 | $99,070 | 150 |
| 3 | Coastal Plains Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area | $99,880 | $100,320 | 210 |
| 4 | Arizona nonmetropolitan area | $99,700 | $98,200 | 60 |
| 5 | San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $99,660 | $96,630 | 240 |
| 6 | Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX | $99,400 | $95,490 | 260 |
| 7 | Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA | $95,180 | $88,260 | 40 |
| 8 | Northwestern Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area | $94,780 | $90,020 | 100 |
| 9 | San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $86,280 | $83,460 | 110 |
| 10 | Portland-South Portland, ME | $85,180 | $87,150 | 70 |
Pay by Industry
Highest-paying industries employing calibration technologists and technicianss (BLS OEWS, by median).
| # | Industry | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Educational Services, Privately Owned | $151,370 | $138,460 | — |
| 2 | Educational Services | $138,050 | $114,640 | 150 |
| 3 | Sector 61 - Educational Services | $138,050 | $114,640 | 150 |
| 4 | Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution | $107,350 | $107,600 | 100 |
| 5 | Nuclear Electric Power Generation | $107,350 | $108,590 | 80 |
| 6 | Petroleum and Coal Products Manufacturing | $107,220 | $110,600 | 140 |
| 7 | Petroleum and Coal Products Manufacturing | $107,220 | $110,600 | 140 |
| 8 | Pipeline Transportation of Natural Gas | $102,790 | $101,130 | 330 |
| 9 | Utilities | $101,950 | $97,810 | 310 |
| 10 | Sector 22 - Utilities | $101,950 | $97,810 | 310 |
| 11 | Mining (except Oil and Gas) | $101,610 | $100,010 | 110 |
| 12 | Metal Ore Mining | $101,550 | $100,460 | 100 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do calibration technologists and technicians make in the U.S.?
The median calibration technologists and technicians salary in the United States is $67,820 per year (mean $74,170), and about 80% earn between $46,680 and $106,550.
How much do calibration technologists and technicians make per hour?
Roughly $36 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $74,170 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Which state pays calibration technologists and technicians the most?
Washington has the highest average pay for calibration technologists and technicians at $96,460 per year (median $93,880).
What is the job outlook for calibration technologists and technicians?
Employment is projected to change +4.7% from 2024 to 2034 (Faster than average), with about 1,400 openings per year.
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