How Much Does a Calibration Technician Make? Salary by State
Median annual salary (U.S.)
$67,820
Calibration technicians in the U.S. earn a median of $67,820 a year, or $32.61 an hour. Half of calibration technicians earn more than $67,820 and half earn less. The top 10% make more than $106,550.
Pay percentiles for calibration technicians
| Percentile | Hourly | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $22.44 | $46,680 |
| 25th | $27.11 | $56,380 |
| 50th (median) | $32.61 | $67,820 |
| 75th | $44.27 | $92,080 |
| 90th | $51.23 | $106,550 |
U.S. wages, May 2025. BLS occupation: Calibration Technologists and Technicians (SOC 17-3028). Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
Highest-paying states for calibration technicians
| State | Median annual | Median hourly | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | $93,880 | $45.13 | +38% |
| Oklahoma | $80,920 | $38.91 | +19% |
| Louisiana | $80,670 | $38.78 | +19% |
| California | $79,010 | $37.98 | +16% |
| Vermont | $77,950 | $37.47 | +15% |
| New Jersey | $77,040 | $37.04 | +14% |
| Massachusetts | $75,500 | $36.30 | +11% |
| Texas | $74,100 | $35.62 | +9% |
| Virginia | $72,730 | $34.97 | +7% |
| Tennessee | $71,660 | $34.45 | +6% |
| United States | $67,820 | $32.61 | — |
Top 10 states by median annual wage, May 2025. Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
How many calibration technicians are there?
BLS counts about 16,540 calibration technicians employed in the U.S. (May 2025, excluding the self-employed). These figures cover the BLS occupation “Calibration Technologists and Technicians”. The most jobs are in Texas (5,020), California (1,250) and Indiana (810).
The mean (average) annual wage is $74,170, higher than the median of $67,820.
Hourly to annual pay calculator
Per year
- Monthly
- $5,652
- Biweekly
- $2,608
- Weekly
- $1,304
- Daily (8 hours)
- $261
- Hours per year
- 2,080
BLS annual figure; hourly × 2,080 may differ slightly.
Frequently asked questions
How much do calibration technicians make an hour?
The median hourly wage for calibration technicians is $32.61. The middle 50% earn between $27.11 and $44.27 an hour.
Which state pays calibration technicians the most?
Washington has the highest median wage for calibration technicians at $93,880, +38% vs. the U.S. median.
What is the starting salary for calibration technicians?
BLS does not report pay by experience, but the lowest-paid 10% of calibration technicians earn less than $46,680 a year, a common proxy for entry-level pay.