Calibration technologists and technicians
Salary, job outlook, AI risk & career information
Median Salary
$65,040
~$31/hr · ~$5,420/mo
US Jobs
16K
Faster than average
AI & Automation Risk
4/10
Low Risk
AI & Automation Risk
Low Risk 4/10
This occupation involves a significant physical component, requiring manual dexterity to adjust hardware and presence in industrial or laboratory environments. While AI can automate data recording, scheduling, and the analysis of calibration deviations, the core tasks of physical inspection, maintenance, and hands-on equipment manipulation provide a natural barrier to full automation.
Salary by City — What You Actually Take Home
Real purchasing power = salary adjusted for cost of living. Higher = more money in your pocket.
| City | Local Salary | Cost of Living | Real Purchasing Power |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portland-South Portland, MEBEST VALUE | $104,480 | Above avg (104.4) | $100,121 |
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $106,120 | Above avg (112.7) | $94,136 |
| Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX | $81,670 | Below avg (90.8) | $89,955 |
| Tucson, AZ | $82,890 | Below avg (94.9) | $87,315 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $79,480 | Below avg (91.7) | $86,661 |
| Baton Rouge, LA | $78,490 | Below avg (91.2) | $86,032 |
| Raleigh-Cary, NC | $84,130 | Average (98.4) | $85,537 |
| Longview, TX | $75,070 | Below avg (89.0) | $84,376 |
| Richmond, VA | $80,990 | Average (98.3) | $82,360 |
| Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY | $78,780 | Average (98.2) | $80,243 |
| Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $77,970 | Average (98.2) | $79,410 |
| Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL | $79,450 | Average (101.6) | $78,207 |
| Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ | $79,380 | Above avg (104.7) | $75,834 |
| Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN | $73,170 | Average (97.0) | $75,414 |
| Worcester, MA | $77,000 | Average (103.0) | $74,770 |
Cost of Living Index: 100 = US national average. Below 100 = cheaper. Above 100 = more expensive.
Education & Requirements
Education Required
Associate's degree
10-Year Growth
+5% (Faster than average)
Hourly Rate
~$31/hr
Monthly Income
~$5,420/mo
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Data: Bureau of Labor Statistics OOH (2024)