Data current as of August 2026 · sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and O*NET
Average base salary, Virginia
$80,000 / year
≈ $6,650 per month · $38.46 per hour
BLS May 2025 state data for Virginia · median $75,500
25th percentile
$63,500Average
$80,00075th percentile
$102,500
$63,500Average
$80,00075th percentile
$102,500
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, aged to 2026 using compounded market movement. State selections show BLS state-level figures where published. Actual pay varies with experience, industry, and organization size.
Calibration Technologists and Technicians salary by state
Arizona$76,000
California$85,500
Colorado$76,000
Connecticut$70,000
Florida$66,500
Georgia$76,000
Illinois$70,500
Indiana$62,500
Iowa$75,000
Kentucky$59,000
Louisiana$85,500
Maryland$85,500
Massachusetts$76,500
Michigan$75,000
Minnesota$73,000
Missouri$65,500
Nebraska$69,500
Nevada$69,500
New Hampshire$72,000
New Jersey$84,500
New Mexico$77,000
New York$68,000
North Carolina$72,000
Ohio$75,000
Oklahoma$78,500
Oregon$75,500
Pennsylvania$71,000
Rhode Island$72,500
South Carolina$73,500
Tennessee$75,000
Texas$80,000
Utah$78,000
Vermont$76,500
Virginia$80,000
Washington$100,000
Wisconsin$66,000
About this role
Calibration Technologists and Technicians is a professional role within the function in the Architecture and Engineering job family.
Pay for this title reflects both its level and its scope; see our Title Level and Organization Responsibility guides for how WePayFairly defines them.
What Calibration Technologists and Technicianss do
- 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.
Includes information from O*NET OnLine by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (CC BY 4.0).
Calibration Technologists and Technicians pay by experience level
Entry level$48,500
Typical starting pay (about the 10th percentile)
Early career$58,500
A few years in (about the 25th percentile)
Experienced$70,000
Mid-career median pay
Senior$95,500
Seasoned professionals (about the 75th percentile)
Top earners$110,500
Highest earners (about the 90th percentile)
Experience tiers are derived from the BLS wage percentile distribution for this occupation, aged to 2026. Actual pay varies by employer, location, and specialization.
Job outlook
+4.7%
projected change in jobs, 2024–2034
1,400
projected openings per year
Growing about as fast as average
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections program (2024–2034). Openings include growth and replacement needs.
Calibration Technologists and Technicians salary by industry
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
4,280 workers
$70,500Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services
3,390 workers
$68,500Repair and Maintenance
1,660 workers
$67,500Chemical Manufacturing
1,580 workers
$96,000Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing
1,560 workers
$66,500Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance
1,440 workers
$67,000Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods
1,190 workers
$68,000Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing
1,180 workers
$66,000Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
820 workers
$81,500Pharmaceutical and Medicine Manufacturing
680 workers
$85,000National sector-level figures, BLS OEWS May 2025, aged to 2026.
How this role compares
Calibration Technologists and Technicians pays 29% below the average across 59 roles in the Architecture and Engineering job family (family average $108,000).
Similar-paying roles in Architecture and Engineering
Mechanical Drafter$77,500
Drafters, All Other$70,500
Geodetic Surveyor$83,500
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a Calibration Technologists and Technicians make?
The average base salary for a Calibration Technologists and Technicians in the United States is $77,000 per year, or about $37.02 per hour.
What is the typical salary range?
Pay typically falls between $58,500 and $95,500 per year (25th to 75th percentile) depending on experience, location, industry, and organization size.
How does this compare with other Architecture and Engineering roles?
The Architecture and Engineering job family averages $108,000 across 59 roles tracked by WePayFairly.
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