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Calibration Technologists and Technicians Salary in California
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Calibration Technologists and Technicians make in California?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$79,010
Median Annual Salary
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+13.1% vs 2024
$82,510
Mean Salary
$79,010
Median Salary
$37.99
Hourly Rate
1,250 people work as Calibration Technologists and Technicians in California
Calibration Technologists and Technicians salary by percentile in California
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Calibration Technologists and Technicians in California earn a median salary of $79,010 per year ($6,584/month).
This is 16.7% above the national average of $67,726.
California ranks #4 out of 36 states for Calibration Technologists and Technicians pay.
Approximately 1,250 people work in this occupation across California.
Salaries increased by 13.1% compared to 2024.
About This Job: 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 Range: Calibration Technologists and Technicians in California
Salaries for Calibration Technologists and Technicians in California range from $52,670 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $117,040 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $61,890 and $100,240.
How much do Calibration Technologists and Technicians make in California?
The median annual salary for Calibration Technologists and Technicians in California is $79,010 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $82,510.
What is the salary range for a Calibration Technologists and Technicians in California?
Salaries for Calibration Technologists and Technicians in California range from $52,670 at the 10th percentile to $117,040 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $61,890 and $100,240.
What is the starting salary for a Calibration Technologists and Technicians in California?
Entry-level Calibration Technologists and Technicians positions in California typically start around $52,670 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $61,890 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Calibration Technologists and Technicians in California?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 1,250 people are employed as Calibration Technologists and Technicians in California.
What is the hourly rate for a Calibration Technologists and Technicians in California?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Calibration Technologists and Technicians in California is approximately $37.99 per hour.
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, 2025 estimates. The OEWS survey covers approximately 1.1 million establishments nationwide.
Annual salaries are calculated based on a standard 2,080-hour work year. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, education, employer, and local market conditions. Figures do not include benefits, bonuses, or overtime pay.
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