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.Salary by State
| State Name | Employment | Annual Salary | Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $63,430 | $30.49 | ||
| Arizona | 120 | $71,120 | $34.19 | |
| Arkansas | 60 | $52,760 | $25.36 | |
| California | 680 | $65,120 | $31.31 | |
| Colorado | 250 | $83,130 | $39.97 | |
| Connecticut | 50 | $60,290 | $28.99 | |
| Florida | 450 | $57,020 | $27.41 | |
| Georgia | 30 | $55,880 | $26.86 | |
| Illinois | 210 | $67,030 | $32.23 | |
| Indiana | 550 | $57,220 | $27.51 | |
| Iowa | 40 | $58,430 | $28.09 | |
| Kentucky | 100 | $59,390 | $28.56 | |
| Louisiana | 120 | $63,190 | $30.38 | |
| Maine | 40 | $68,360 | $32.87 | |
| Maryland | 150 | $67,660 | $32.53 | |
| Massachusetts | 240 | $61,820 | $29.72 | |
| Michigan | 430 | $57,130 | $27.47 | |
| Minnesota | 260 | $66,470 | $31.96 | |
| Missouri | $43,510 | $20.92 | ||
| Nevada | $36,050 | $17.33 | ||
| New Hampshire | 40 | $63,480 | $30.52 | |
| New Jersey | 130 | $72,080 | $34.65 | |
| New Mexico | 130 | $55,830 | $26.84 | |
| New York | 210 | $63,540 | $30.55 | |
| North Carolina | 420 | $56,070 | $26.96 | |
| Ohio | 260 | $66,720 | $32.08 | |
| Oklahoma | 160 | $69,770 | $33.54 | |
| Oregon | 80 | $73,470 | $35.32 | |
| Pennsylvania | 420 | $60,900 | $29.28 | |
| South Carolina | 130 | $65,080 | $31.29 | |
| Tennessee | 200 | $58,700 | $28.22 | |
| Texas | 1,680 | $59,720 | $28.71 | |
| Utah | 240 | $68,920 | $33.13 | |
| Virginia | 120 | $65,460 | $31.47 | |
| Wisconsin | 50 | $59,970 | $28.83 | |
| Wyoming | $56,230 | $27.03 |
Education
The programs listed below are typically the education paths that can land you this kind of job.
A program that prepares individuals to apply basic engineering principles and technical skills in support of electrical, electronics and communication engineers. Includes instruction in electrical circuitry, prototype development and testing, systems analysis and testing, systems maintenance, instrument calibration, and report preparation.
A program that prepares individuals to apply basic engineering principles and technical skills in support of engineers engaged in developing biological or medical systems and products. Includes instruction in instrument calibration, design and installation testing, system safety and maintenance procedures, procurement and installation procedures, and report preparation.
A program that prepares individuals to apply basic engineering principles and technical skills in support of engineers engaged in developing control and measurement systems and procedures. Includes instruction in instrumentation design and maintenance, calibration, design and production testing and scheduling, automated equipment functions, applications to specific industrial tasks, and report preparation.
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$62,800 per yearNational average salaryModerateJob growth rate
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Associate's degreeTypical education requirement
Educational Attainment
The following chart shows the highest education level completed by those working as calibration technologists and technicians.
- Less than high school 4%
- High school graduate 24%
- College dropout 31%
- Associate’s degree 20%
- Bachelor’s degree 17%
- Master’s degree 3%
- Doctorate degree 1%
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