What is the salary of a Calibration Technologist and Technician?

The typical salary range is $45,528 - $91,056 per year.

Tech & EngineeringStableBright Outlook

Calibration Technologist and Technician

Operational-level

Also known as: Calibration Engineer, Calibration Specialist, Calibration Technician, Calibration Technologist

Tech & EngineeringBachelor's Degree

Job Description

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.

CalibrationMetrologyMeasurement ScienceElectronics TestingEngineeringApplied PhysicsQuality ControlSTEMTechnical

Skills employers are looking for in 2027

Software and technologies flagged by O*NET as Hot or In-Demand for this role.

Hot technologies

Apple macOS Autodesk AutoCAD Autodesk AutoCAD Civil 3D Bentley MicroStation Dassault Systemes SolidWorks Linux Microsoft Excel Microsoft Office software Microsoft Outlook Microsoft PowerPoint Microsoft Project Microsoft Word The MathWorks MATLAB

In-demand software

MathWorks SimulinkMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft Office softwareMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft WordThe MathWorks MATLAB

Job Outlook 2025-2035

Bright Outlook

O*NET flags this career as a Bright Outlook occupation: grows rapidly over the next decade.

Projected growth

+4.8%

US average: +3.5%

Job openings

1,500

per year (US)

Jobs today

17,000

in 2025 → 17,800 (2035)

Typical entry education

Associate's degree

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections; O*NET Bright Outlook. Read the BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook

Work Environment

How this work is typically performed, based on O*NET work context data.

Email & digital communication

High

Working in a team

High

Contact with others

High

Freedom to make decisions

High

Time pressure

High

Time spent sitting

Moderate

Working outdoors

Low

Indoor, climate-controlled

High

Dealing with customers

Moderate

Level of competition

Moderate

Source: O*NET Work Context (v31.0)

Future Perspective

Stable Job Market

This field maintains steady employment levels with consistent demand. Job opportunities remain available with moderate competition.

Career ladder

Often before this role

Assistant de laboratoire
Technicien de maintenance junior
Opérateur d'équipement de test

Calibration Technologist and Technician

Where it can lead

Ingénieur en métrologie
Spécialiste en assurance qualité
Chef d'équipe d'étalonnage

Impact of AI on this Job

AI will likely automate routine calibration tasks and enhance data analysis for device performance, potentially reducing manual effort. This could shift the role towards managing AI-driven systems, advanced troubleshooting, and developing new, more efficient calibration methodologies.

Salary

$67,820

Median annual wage, BLS 2025

Required Education

Bachelor's Degree

Minimum educational requirement for this position