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Average Calibration Technologists and Technician Salary in the United States

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

How much does a calibration technologists and technician make in the United States?

The average salary for a calibration technologists and technician in the United States is $67,360, but the range typically falls between $50,050 and $79,170. This corresponds to an average hourly wage of $32.39, with a range between $24.06 and $38.06.

There are approximately 13,220 people employed as a calibration technologists and technician in the United States. With Texas, California, Pennsylvania employing the highest number of calibration technologists and technicians.The state with the best pay for a calibration technologists and technician is New Jersey, with an average annual salary of $88,250, while Pennsylvania has the lowest average annual salary of $57,040.

Annual SalaryHourly Wage
10th Percentile$42,370$20.37
25th Percentile$50,050$24.06
Median$62,790$30.19
75th Percentile$79,170$38.06
90th Percentile$100,850$48.48

Average calibration technologists and technician salary by location

The salary of a calibration technologists and technician can vary depending on the state. Below is a map of the United States showing the average annual salary for a calibration technologists and technician in each state. The darker the color, the higher the salary. The best states for calibration technologists and technicians are New Jersey, Washington, Connecticut, Utah, Arizona while the worst states are Pennsylvania, Missouri, Arkansas, New Mexico, Maryland.

Lower salary
Higher salary
StateLow-endAverageHigh-end
Arizona$50,820$77,590$115,320
Arkansas$39,090$56,170$78,970
California$46,960$66,740$101,400
Colorado$46,110$69,050$100,360
Connecticut$61,530$78,760$90,690
Florida$37,070$62,910$89,270
Georgia$43,330$68,220$96,460
Idaho$42,890$57,210$65,620
Illinois$50,980$76,040$105,140
Indiana$40,790$57,980$76,990
Iowa$43,760$61,500$80,670
Kentucky$47,900$68,630$89,190
Maryland$45,440$63,280$95,390
Massachusetts$39,450$59,300$73,090
Michigan$33,490$59,520$80,970
Minnesota$44,000$64,820$81,790
Mississippi$35,330$58,960$93,760
Missouri$36,600$51,020$61,640
Nebraska$50,990$56,980$58,470
Nevada$45,630$60,830$85,010
New Hampshire$44,780$63,030$79,430
New Jersey$59,960$88,250$105,250
New Mexico$38,300$63,580$102,760
New York$39,150$61,890$81,450
North Carolina$45,050$73,800$101,440
Ohio$42,430$63,940$95,720
Oregon$49,700$77,650$105,600
Pennsylvania$36,060$57,040$82,850
Rhode Island$39,650$68,100$85,050
South Carolina$45,130$58,630$76,140
Tennessee$44,200$69,370$94,200
Texas$42,080$70,510$101,890
Utah$52,000$87,380$137,750
Virginia$35,620$61,710$96,160
Washington$54,480$83,100$105,720
Wyoming$50,350$58,180$63,780

Even between cities, the salary of a calibration technologists and technician can vary. For example, the areas with the highest average salary for calibration technologists and technicians is Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue area, WA with an average salary of $85,750.The city with the lowest average salary for calibration technologists and technicians is Fort Wayne, IN with an average salary of $53,290.

Areas with highest average salaries for calibration technologists and technicians

  1. Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue area, WA - $85,750
  2. Beaumont-Port Arthur area, TX - $85,520
  3. West Texas Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area, TX - $85,100
  4. Corpus Christi, TX - $85,040
  5. New York-Newark-Jersey City area, NY - $81,690

Areas with lowest average salaries for calibration technologists and technicians

  1. Fort Wayne, IN - $53,290
  2. Grand Rapids-Wyoming area, MI - $53,560
  3. Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario area, CA - $53,920
  4. Buffalo-Cheektowaga-Niagara Falls area, NY - $54,190
  5. Bakersfield, CA - $54,460

Employment trends for calibration technologists and technicians in the United States

The number of calibration technologists and technicians in the United States has been increasing over the years. Since 2021, the number of calibration technologists and technicians has increased by 4,720. On average, the number of calibration technologists and technicians has been increasing by 18.5% each year. The salary of calibration technologists and technicians has been increasing. Since 2021, the salary of calibration technologists and technicians has increased by $4,560. On average, the salary of calibration technologists and technicians has been increasing by 2.4% each year.

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How calibration technologists and technicians salaries compare to other architecture and engineering occupations

Calibration Technologists and Technicians are part of the architecture and engineering occupations group. Below is a comparison of the average annual salary for calibration technologists and technicians compared to other jobs in the same occupation group. View all architecture and engineering occupations jobs here.

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