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Calibration Technologists and Technicians is a notable career in the 17 category. This page provides verified data from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024), helping you compare Calibration Technologists and Technicians against similar careers and make data-driven decisions.
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| soc | 17-3028 |
| title | Calibration Technologists and Technicians |
| onet code | 17-3028.00 |
| description | 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. |
| job zone | 3 |
| major group | 17 |
| tot emp | 15,320 |
| a mean | 71,080 |
| a median | 65,040 |
| a pct10 | 44,730 |
| a pct25 | 52,250 |
| a pct75 | 83,600 |
| a pct90 | 105,440 |
| h mean | 34 |
| h median | 31 |
The day-to-day work of a calibration technologists and technicians typically centers on analyze test data to identify defects or determine calibration requirements. 0 of these 8 tasks are Core O*NET duties; the remainder are common supplemental work. Task descriptions below are quoted from the U.S. Department of Labor's O*NET 29.0 occupation profile.
Median annual pay is highest in New Jersey at $94,650 and lowest in Alabama at $40,310 — a 2.3× spread. The top five states (New Jersey, Washington, Arizona, Oregon, Rhode Island) average $83,794. Figures reflect BLS OEWS May 2024 state-level wage estimates; percentiles shown are for full-time wage-earners in each state.
| State | Median | Mean | 10th % | 90th % | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | $94,650 | $95,320 | $65,040 | $118,400 | 310 |
| Washington | $87,550 | $87,240 | $59,220 | $112,150 | 250 |
| Arizona | $82,890 | $84,530 | $62,500 | $121,430 | 440 |
| Oregon | $77,140 | $82,150 | $49,050 | $111,790 | 100 |
| Rhode Island | $76,740 | $72,990 | $41,460 | $93,660 | 30 |
| New Mexico | $71,760 | $72,030 | $43,860 | $99,270 | 150 |
| Virginia | $70,730 | $70,930 | $42,470 | $101,390 | 300 |
| Michigan | $70,140 | $71,320 | $49,920 | $91,430 | 450 |
| California | $69,840 | $74,740 | $49,930 | $112,320 | 1,320 |
| Illinois | $68,160 | $79,290 | $55,410 | $110,080 | 180 |
| Vermont | $67,490 | $74,860 | $58,570 | $96,610 | 40 |
| Tennessee | $66,390 | $67,360 | $50,450 | $79,620 | 330 |
| Utah | $65,920 | $72,760 | $45,680 | $111,860 | — |
| New Hampshire | $64,800 | $69,180 | $44,830 | $109,080 | 220 |
| Georgia | $64,550 | $67,640 | $39,860 | $97,260 | 230 |
| Connecticut | $64,480 | $70,720 | $51,940 | $94,350 | 90 |
| Indiana | $64,270 | $62,480 | $45,980 | $82,390 | 460 |
| Texas | $64,270 | $69,840 | $38,090 | $107,850 | 3,680 |
| Idaho | $63,590 | $62,630 | $45,410 | $70,650 | 40 |
| Mississippi | $63,190 | $64,300 | $43,800 | $105,440 | 30 |
| Arkansas | $63,080 | $74,320 | $53,500 | $112,980 | 150 |
| North Carolina | $62,910 | $71,010 | $48,020 | $95,870 | 470 |
| Massachusetts | $62,750 | $64,450 | $45,620 | $82,210 | 310 |
| Ohio | $62,610 | $67,930 | $44,740 | $92,880 | 570 |
| South Carolina | $62,470 | $61,200 | $47,560 | $79,060 | 70 |
| Florida | $61,930 | $66,920 | $37,560 | $93,980 | 850 |
| Pennsylvania | $61,680 | $64,840 | $38,040 | $94,700 | 690 |
| Colorado | $60,480 | $68,390 | $47,260 | $100,100 | 230 |
| Nevada | $60,430 | $62,830 | $37,400 | $93,490 | 140 |
| New York | $59,740 | $66,390 | $40,830 | $105,520 | 650 |
| Oklahoma | $59,630 | $54,600 | $35,260 | $70,530 | 80 |
| Nebraska | $59,520 | $61,680 | $54,010 | $70,360 | 200 |
| Maryland | $58,130 | $72,070 | $48,300 | $126,080 | 440 |
| Minnesota | $57,660 | $64,410 | $48,260 | $86,580 | 370 |
| Missouri | $55,040 | $60,160 | $39,700 | $90,960 | 140 |
| Kentucky | $54,090 | $58,700 | $46,070 | $77,850 | 170 |
| Wisconsin | $46,830 | $56,970 | $37,510 | $83,120 | 120 |
| Alabama | $40,310 | $50,580 | $36,830 | $91,740 | 50 |
Recruiters and job boards use several alternate titles for calibration technologists and technicians. Knowing these variants widens your job search — listings for Calibration Technician or Calibration Technologist frequently describe the same role. The list below is a sample of the most common industry variants.
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