Calibration Technologists and Technicians Salary - BLS OEWS Wage Benchmarks
SOC 17-3028 · National · May 2025 OEWS Data
Median Annual Salary
$67,829
$32.61/hr
Verified BLS OEWS data · Updated May 18, 2026
Source: BLS OEWS · Published May 15, 2026
Next refresh: May 2027
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The national median salary for Calibration Technologists and Technicians is $67,829 per year ($32.61/hr) according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, May 2025. The middle 50% of earners make between $56,389 and $92,082 annually. Top earners at the 90th percentile reach $106,558 per year. There are approximately 16,540 calibration technologists and technicians employed in the United States.
About This Role
BLS Standard Occupational Classification 2018
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.
Career Outlook
BLS Employment Projections · 2024-2034
10-year growth
+4.7%
Faster than average
Annual openings
1K
per year, on avg
Workforce today
16K
as of 2024
Why those openings exist
5% from new growth95% from people leaving the role
Most openings come from replacement, not growth. Retention matters more than recruiting here.
Typical entry requirements
Education
Associate's degree
Experience
None
On-the-job training
None
Industry Wage Breakdown
Top 5 industries by employment · median annual wage, sector-specific
Industry
Workforce
Median Pay
Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services
NAICS 541300
3K
$60,440
Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance
NAICS 811200
1K
$61,940
Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing
NAICS 334500
1K
$58,820
Pharmaceutical and Medicine Manufacturing
NAICS 325400
680
$79,500
Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing
NAICS 336400
450
$88,360
Wage range across top 5 industries: $58,820 to $88,360 (50% spread)
Wage Percentiles
Hourly & annualized (2,080 hours)
Percentile
Hourly Rate
Annual Salary
P10
$22.44
$46,675
P25
$27.11
$56,389
P50MEDIAN
$32.61
$67,829
P75
$44.27
$92,082
P90
$51.23
$106,558
Market Context Signal
JOLTS · professional sector
Cooling
Openings Rate
4.2%
Quits Rate
2.0%
Professional & Business Services openings tumbled 318K in March -- the largest single-sector drop in this release. Openings rate fell from 5.5% to 4.2%. Layoffs jumped to 527K (+99K). White-collar demand has cooled abruptly.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average calibration technologists and technicians salary?
The national median salary for Calibration Technologists and Technicians is $67,829 per year ($32.61/hr) according to BLS OEWS May 2025 data. The middle 50% earn between $56,389 and $92,082 annually.
How much do top-earning calibration technologists and technicians make?
The 90th percentile salary for Calibration Technologists and Technicians is $106,558 per year ($51.23/hr). The 75th percentile is $92,082 per year.
What is the entry-level salary for calibration technologists and technicians?
Entry-level Calibration Technologists and Technicians (10th percentile) earn approximately $46,675 per year ($22.44/hr). The 25th percentile is $56,389 per year.
Wage figures on this page come from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, May 2025 release. OEWS surveys roughly 1.1 million establishments annually. It is the most comprehensive employer-reported wage dataset in the United States.
P10 through P90 percentiles represent the wage distribution across all surveyed employers (not self-reported by workers). Geographic adjustments use BLS-derived cost multipliers calibrated from regional wage variation.
Wages are estimates. Individual compensation depends on experience, education, employer size, industry, and negotiation. Use this as benchmark context, not absolute ground truth.
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