Architecture and Engineering Occupations
BLS May 2025 wages Peer-group outlier SOC 17-3028

Calibration Technologists and Technicians

Median pay sits 44% below the mid peer in Architecture and Engineering Occupations (neighbors include Computer Hardware Engineers, Mechanical Engineers, Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers, Electronics Engineers, Except Computer).

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Same-major-group titles next to Calibration Technologists and Technicians: Computer Hardware Engineers ($162K) , Mechanical Engineers ($104K) , Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers ($106K) , Electronics Engineers, Except Computer ($130K) . Hash-ordered per card so residual SOC siblings do not share an identical peer sentence.

What Calibration Technologists and Technicians publish as work

O*NET task statements for SOC 17-3028 - occupation-level descriptions, not every employer's posting. Sibling cards diverge here because the task set is entity-keyed.

  1. 1. Analyze test data to identify defects or determine calibration requirements
  2. 2. Attend conferences, workshops, or other training sessions to learn about new tools or methods
  3. 3. Calibrate devices by comparing measurements of pressure, temperature, humidity, or other environmental conditions to known standards
  4. 4. Conduct calibration tests to determine performance or reliability of mechanical, structural, or electromechanical equipment
  5. 5. Develop new calibration methods or techniques based on measurement science, analyses, or calibration requirements
  6. 6. Disassemble and reassemble equipment for inspection
  7. 7. Draw plans for developing jigs, fixtures, instruments, or other devices
  8. 8. Maintain or repair measurement devices or equipment used for calibration testing
  9. 9. Operate metalworking machines to fabricate housings, jigs, fittings, or fixtures
  10. 10. Order replacement parts for malfunctioning equipment
  11. 11. Plan sequences of calibration tests according to equipment specifications and scientific principles
  12. 12. Read blueprints, schematics, diagrams, or technical orders
Pay vs Architecture and Engineering Occupations peers
-44%
vs mid peer median $120,630
This role $67,820/yr
$68K
National median
↑ +5%
Growth 2024-2034
1,400
Annual openings
16,540
Estimated US jobs
Computer Hardware Engineers
Highest-pay peer · $162K

Typical Entry and Preparation Assignments

Entry education Associate's degree

Top Paying States for Calibration Technologists and Technicians

1. Oklahoma $80,920
2. Louisiana $80,670
3. Vermont $77,950
4. New Jersey $77,040
5. Tennessee $71,660
6. California $79,010
7. Texas $74,100
8. Washington $93,880
9. Virginia $72,730
10. Massachusetts $75,500

Other Architecture and Engineering Occupations titles

  1. 1. Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers $106,220
  2. 2. Mechanical Engineers $104,110
  3. 3. Electronics Engineers, Except Computer $130,220
  4. 4. Nuclear Engineers $133,970
  5. 5. Chemical Engineers $125,040
  6. 6. Computer Hardware Engineers $161,740

Among Architecture and Engineering Occupations peers on this card, Calibration Technologists and Technicians sits 44% below the mid peer median ($120,630). Its own median is $67,820.

Employment Projections expect +5% change between 2024 and 2034 (about as fast as average vs baseline 3.1%). About 1,400 annual openings are projected. BLS assigns Associate's degree as typical education needed for entry. These are occupation-level assignments, not universal requirements. BLS does not publish a separate occupation-specific safety rate for this role; its broad SOC-group rate is excluded from this career card's grade.

Highest published state median in this ranking: Oklahoma at $80,920. The table records differences without proving causes. Highest-pay peer shown here: Computer Hardware Engineers at $161,740. Compare the same statistic in the relevant local wage area before treating the national median as a personal benchmark; OEWS excludes employer benefits.

Calibration Technologists and Technicians pay-rank #30 in Architecture and Engineering Occupations

On the Architecture and Engineering Occupations median table (36 detailed occupations with OEWS medians), Calibration Technologists and Technicians lands at #30, in the lower third. That rank is a table position, not a statement about individual workers.

Other lower-third titles · closest medians

Full Salary Details Compare this role

Data from U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025. Projections from BLS Employment Projections program, 2024-2034.

Calibration Technologists and Technicians pays 44% below its major-group peer median. See the state map and the peers closest to (and furthest from) this line.

Calibration Technologists and Technicians salary map

State, metro, and percentile for SOC 17-3028

Oklahoma · top state for Calibration Technologists and Technicians

$81K published median

Louisiana · #2 state pay

$81K · behind Oklahoma

Computer Hardware Engineers

Highest-pay peer vs Calibration Technologists and Technicians · $162K

Mechanical Engineers

Lower-pay peer beside Calibration Technologists and Technicians · $104K

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where does Calibration Technologists and Technicians land on the Architecture and Engineering Occupations median table? ▼
Calibration Technologists and Technicians is pay-rank #30 of 36 in this major group, lower third of the median table. Closest lower-third titles: Architectural and Civil Drafters ($66K), Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians ($66K), Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians ($65K), Mechanical Drafters ($72K). That position is a table rank, not a worker percentile.
What do calibration technologists and technicians do day to day? ▼
O*NET lists published task statements for Calibration Technologists and Technicians. Leading ones include: 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. These are occupation-level task descriptions, not every employer's job description.
What is the OEWS national median for Calibration Technologists and Technicians? ▼
May 2025 OEWS reports $67,820 as the national median for Calibration Technologists and Technicians. The published 10th-90th range is $46,680 to $106,550. Beside Computer Hardware Engineers ($161,740), this is the occupation-level national figure, not a local offer.
What employment change does BLS publish for Calibration Technologists and Technicians? ▼
The 2024-2034 projection for Calibration Technologists and Technicians is +5%. Projected annual openings: about 1,400. Relative to the current all-occupations baseline of 3.1%: about as fast as average.
What typical entry education does BLS assign to Calibration Technologists and Technicians? ▼
BLS assigns Associate's degree as the typical-education-needed-for-entry category for Calibration Technologists and Technicians. These are occupation-level labels, not every employer's hiring rule.
Which three states show the highest OEWS medians for Calibration Technologists and Technicians? ▼
Oklahoma ($80,920), Louisiana ($80,670), Vermont ($77,950) lead this ranking. The table does not identify why those state estimates differ.

Source data and WageDex calculations are identified in context on this page. Wage and state figures use BLS OEWS May 2025; growth and education use BLS Employment Projections for 2024-2034; safety fields cite BLS CFOI/SOII; task statements cite O*NET where shown. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error.

Disclaimer: Wage and outlook figures on this page are provided for informational purposes only and do not constitute career, financial, or salary-negotiation advice. Actual pay varies by employer, experience, and local conditions; consult a career counselor or the hiring employer for guidance specific to your situation.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OES Occupational wage estimates by area and industry · 2025

Federal sources on this Calibration Technologists and Technicians card
  • BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS / OES) - national median and percentiles for SOC 17-3028. bls.gov/oes
  • O*NET OnLine - task and skill statements for Calibration Technologists and Technicians. onetcenter.org
  • BLS Employment Projections - 2024-2034 change and openings for this occupation. bls.gov/emp
  • U.S. Census Bureau ACS - demographic and labor-force context for state and metro geography. census.gov/programs-surveys/acs
  • IRS Statistics of Income (SOI) - payroll-tax aggregate context for wage comparisons. irs.gov/statistics