Calibration Technologists and Technicians
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.
Median pay (national)
$65,040
$44,730–$105,440 (10th–90th)
Employed (US)
15,320
BLS OEWS, May 2024
Outlook 2024–34
+4.7%
~1,400 openings/yr
Typical entry
Associate's degree
What the numbers say
Refit analysis ·Pay for calibration technologists and technicians shows a broad range: the top 10% earn $105,440 versus $44,730 at the bottom 10% — 2.4x. The median of $65,040 leaves roughly 62% of headroom to the 90th percentile, which is where seniority, specialization, and the skills below tend to pay off.
Refit analysis ·Employment is projected to change +4.7% from 2024 to 2034 — faster than the 3% all-occupation average. Even so, BLS projects about 1,400 openings a year, mostly to replace workers who retire or change careers.
Refit analysis ·Where you work moves the number a lot. Across the 39 states with released data, New Jersey pays the most for this role (median $94,650, +46% vs the national median), while Puerto Rico sits lowest at $40,150 — a 136% spread for the same job title.
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What they actually do
Core O*NET tasks for this role.
- Analyze test data to identify defects or determine calibration requirements.
- Attend conferences, workshops, or other training sessions to learn about new tools or methods.
- Calibrate devices by comparing measurements of pressure, temperature, humidity, or other environmental conditions to known standards.
- Conduct calibration tests to determine performance or reliability of mechanical, structural, or electromechanical equipment.
- Develop new calibration methods or techniques based on measurement science, analyses, or calibration requirements.
- Disassemble and reassemble equipment for inspection.
- Draw plans for developing jigs, fixtures, instruments, or other devices.
- Maintain or repair measurement devices or equipment used for calibration testing.
- Operate metalworking machines to fabricate housings, jigs, fittings, or fixtures.
- Order replacement parts for malfunctioning equipment.
Tools & technology
- MathWorks Simulink
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft Word
- The MathWorks MATLAB
- Apple macOS
- Autodesk AutoCAD
- Autodesk AutoCAD Civil 3D
- Bentley MicroStation
- Dassault Systemes SolidWorks
- Linux
- Minitab
- National Instruments LabVIEW
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Project