Calibration Technologist and Technician Salary
Calibration Technologists and Technicians earn a median $67,820 a year nationally. Architecture and Engineering Occupations
U.S. median
$67,820
$32.61 per hour
Range
$46,680 – $106,550
10th to 90th percentile
Employed
16,540
across the U.S.
Calibration Technologist and Technician take-home pay calculator
Starts at the national median. Pick your state to see your real paycheck.
Your take-home pay
$56,541
per year · effective tax rate 16.6%
$4,712Monthly
$2,356Twice a month
$2,175Every 2 weeks
$27.18Hourly
- Federal income tax$6,090
- Social Security (6.2%)$4,205
- Medicare (1.45%)$983
- Texas income tax$0
- Take-home pay$56,541
Marginal rate: 22% federal + 0.00% state
Pay by experience
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home (no state tax) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $46,680 | $22.44 | $39,687 |
| 25th percentile | $56,380 | $27.11 | $47,481 |
| Median (50th) | $67,820 | $32.61 | $56,541 |
| 75th percentile | $92,080 | $44.27 | $73,608 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $106,550 | $51.23 | $83,788 |
Best cities for calibration technologists and technicians (after tax & cost of living)
| # | Metro area | Median | Take-home | Real value* | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Houston, TX | $78,610 | $64,132 | $65,024 | 1,930 |
| 2 | Dallas, TX | $64,150 | $53,725 | $52,114 | 890 |
| 3 | New York, NY | $71,950 | $56,159 | $49,891 | 630 |
*Take-home pay in U.S.-average dollars (BEA Regional Price Parities).
Highest-paying cities
- Houston, TX — $78,610
- New York, NY — $71,950
- Dallas, TX — $64,150
Calibration Technologist and Technician salary by state
| State | Median | Take-home | Range | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | $93,880 | $74,875 | $61,060 – $119,910 | 270 |
| Oklahoma | $80,920 | $62,661 | $43,460 – $98,890 | 150 |
| Louisiana | $80,670 | $63,547 | $59,430 – $102,830 | 480 |
| California | $79,010 | $60,268 | $52,670 – $117,040 | 1,250 |
| Vermont | $77,950 | $60,983 | $55,460 – $99,270 | 30 |
| New Jersey | $77,040 | $60,310 | $57,700 – $114,140 | 390 |
| Massachusetts | $75,500 | $58,389 | $47,840 – $96,400 | 380 |
| Texas | $74,100 | $60,959 | $46,170 – $108,120 | 5,020 |
| Virginia | $72,730 | $56,628 | $50,110 – $110,620 | 330 |
| Tennessee | $71,660 | $59,243 | $57,810 – $94,690 | 130 |
| Michigan | $70,140 | $55,443 | $49,090 – $92,600 | 400 |
| Arizona | $69,230 | $56,011 | $48,260 – $102,430 | 400 |
| Oregon | $68,830 | $52,059 | $54,290 – $102,540 | 170 |
| Utah | $67,300 | $54,113 | $47,000 – $114,940 | 80 |
| South Carolina | $66,910 | $53,044 | $49,920 – $96,480 | 70 |
| Georgia | $66,730 | $52,934 | $49,570 – $100,260 | 140 |
| New Hampshire | $66,650 | $55,718 | $43,470 – $104,170 | 280 |
| New Mexico | $65,650 | $53,010 | $38,420 – $118,500 | 190 |
| Ohio | $65,520 | $53,806 | $49,120 – $101,530 | 740 |
| Nevada | $64,530 | $54,030 | $38,640 – $96,200 | 110 |
| Rhode Island | $64,390 | $52,120 | $58,390 – $92,990 | 50 |
| Pennsylvania | $63,700 | $51,407 | $45,580 – $97,860 | 370 |
| Colorado | $63,660 | $51,238 | $48,860 – $103,070 | 260 |
| Nebraska | $63,530 | $51,215 | $55,490 – $80,030 | 130 |
| Connecticut | $63,420 | $51,209 | $53,680 – $93,320 | 120 |
| Indiana | $61,930 | $50,143 | $37,170 – $75,700 | 810 |
| Missouri | $61,510 | $49,650 | $47,320 – $78,540 | 280 |
| Iowa | $61,490 | $49,902 | $58,230 – $99,320 | 110 |
| New York | $61,270 | $48,699 | $44,990 – $93,700 | 800 |
| Wisconsin | $61,060 | $49,336 | $48,390 – $89,080 | 320 |
| North Carolina | $61,000 | $49,268 | $49,720 – $99,160 | 410 |
| Maryland | $60,860 | $48,554 | $51,340 – $130,290 | 200 |
| Minnesota | $60,360 | $48,098 | $49,650 – $99,180 | 400 |
| Florida | $59,770 | $50,205 | $41,250 – $95,860 | 480 |
| Illinois | $59,590 | $47,256 | $46,160 – $112,650 | — |
| Kentucky | $55,650 | $45,065 | $44,880 – $71,310 | 90 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a calibration technologist and technician make?
The national median salary for calibration technologists and technicians is $67,820 a year ($32.61 an hour). The lowest-paid 10% earn under $46,680 and the top 10% earn over $106,550. Source: BLS, May 2025.
Which state pays calibration technologists and technicians the most?
Washington has the highest median pay at $93,880. After taxes and local prices, Houston, TX offers the best real take-home pay of any metro area.
How many calibration technologists and technicians are there in the U.S.?
About 16,540 people work as calibration technologists and technicians nationwide.