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Calibration Technologists and Technicians — Career Decision Dashboard
United States
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Report generated from official BLS OEWS and O*NET data — United States.
Median annual wage
$67,820
United States, 2025
Employment
16,540
United States, 2025
Typical education
Not recorded
Job Zone 3
Skills identified
0
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Career overview
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.
- O*NET code
- 17-3028.00
- Job zone
- 3
- Experience required
- Not recorded
Typical tasks
- Maintain or repair measurement devices or equipment used for calibration testing.
- Verify part dimensions or clearances using precision measuring instruments to ensure conformance to specifications.
- Conduct calibration tests to determine performance or reliability of mechanical, structural, or electromechanical equipment.
- Read blueprints, schematics, diagrams, or technical orders.
- Visually inspect equipment to detect surface defects.
- Calibrate devices by comparing measurements of pressure, temperature, humidity, or other environmental conditions to known standards.
- Write and submit reports about the results of calibration tests.
- Disassemble and reassemble equipment for inspection.
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Salary analysis — United States
10th percentile
$46,680
25th percentile
$56,380
75th percentile
$92,080
90th percentile
$106,550
Most important skills
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Compare with Calibration Technologists and TechniciansHow salary varies by location
| Location | Median | Employment | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle, WA | $107,220 | 240 | 2025 |
| San Jose, CA | $101,840 | 150 | 2025 |
| San Francisco, CA | $99,660 | 240 | 2025 |
| Beaumont, TX | $99,400 | 260 | 2025 |
| Oxnard, CA | $95,180 | 40 | 2025 |
| WA | $93,880 | 270 | 2025 |
| San Diego, CA | $86,280 | 110 | 2025 |
| Portland, ME | $85,180 | 70 | 2025 |
| Raleigh, NC | $83,500 | 70 | 2025 |
| New Orleans, LA | $82,100 | 60 | 2025 |
| OK | $80,920 | 150 | 2025 |
| LA | $80,670 | 480 | 2025 |
| Baton Rouge, LA | $80,670 | 330 | 2025 |
| Columbus, OH | $79,950 | 170 | 2025 |
| Richmond, VA | $79,040 | 40 | 2025 |
| CA | $79,010 | 1,250 | 2025 |
| Houston, TX | $78,610 | 1,930 | 2025 |
| VT | $77,950 | 30 | 2025 |
| Detroit, MI | $77,470 | 130 | 2025 |
| Boston, MA | $77,410 | 330 | 2025 |
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Salary and employment data: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS, 2025 (May 2025 release).
Figures are periodic published survey snapshots, not real-time market rates.