Calibration Technician Salary in Chicago, Illinois

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How much does a Calibration Technician make in Chicago, IL? The average Calibration Technician salary in Chicago, IL is $75,061 as of March 01, 2025, but the salary range typically falls between $66,218 and $85,643. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

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Percentile	Salary	Location	Last Updated
10th Percentile Calibration Technician Salary	$58,168	Chicago,IL	March 01, 2025
25th Percentile Calibration Technician Salary	$66,218	Chicago,IL	March 01, 2025
50th Percentile Calibration Technician Salary	$75,061	Chicago,IL	March 01, 2025
75th Percentile Calibration Technician Salary	$85,643	Chicago,IL	March 01, 2025
90th Percentile Calibration Technician Salary	$95,278	Chicago,IL	March 01, 2025

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Calibration Technician

VSC, LLC - Clarksville , IN

VSC, LLC is an ISO 17025 Accredited calibration lab seeking a dynamic, dedicated and experienced Calibration Technician to join our growing team. The primary responsibility of this role is to perform ...

ZipRecruiter - 9 days ago

Calibration Technician

Blue Chip Staffing - Englewood , OH

Our client, a well-established calibration services firm, is seeking a Calibration Technician to join their team in Union, OH. The position is full-time and permanent, with a pay rate of $22 to $28 ...

ZipRecruiter - 13 days ago

Laboratory Technician

Pride Health - Mobile , AL

A Lab Technician performs technical tasks and supports scientific investigations by conducting ... Additionally, they manage lab supplies and assist with the calibration and maintenance of ...

LinkedIn - 3 days ago

Organic Lab Technician I

Empact Analytical Systems Inc - Brighton , CO

We are seeking an enthusiastic and detail-oriented Entry Level Lab Technician to join our team! In ... Support calibration, quality assurance, and quality control activities as needed. * Ability to lift ...

ZipRecruiter - 2 days ago

HVAC Service Technician

Air Conditioning Specialist - Milledgeville , GA

Testing and Calibration: Technicians test HVAC systems to ensure proper functionality, temperature control, humidity regulation, and airflow. They calibrate thermostats, sensors, and controls to ...

ZipRecruiter - 11 days ago

HVAC Technician

Chancey & Reynolds - Knoxville , TN

Testing and Calibration: Technicians test HVAC systems to ensure proper functionality, temperature control, humidity regulation, and airflow. They calibrate thermostats, sensors, and controls to ...

ZipRecruiter - 17 days ago

What does a Calibration Technician do?

Calibration Technician in Agawam, MA

Requires functional understanding of cGMPs, established manufacturing practices and procedures, and compliance with Quality regulations and guidelines.

May 18, 2023

Calibration Technician in Fort Wayne, IN

Maintains records of al IM&TE and process control manufacturing equipment used throughout facility in compliance with FDA/ISO regulations and established procedures.

February 16, 2023

Calibration Technician in Fort Worth, TX

Provide timely customer test and analysis support to Operations, Engineering, Procurement, and other internal and external organizations.

May 04, 2023

Adhere to developed calibration procedures while supporting traceability measurements.

May 05, 2023

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Calibration Technician in Chicago, IL. The base salary for Calibration Technician ranges from $66,218 to $85,643 with the average base salary of $75,061. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $67,515 to $88,614 with the average total cash compensation of $77,101.

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Skills associated with Calibration Technician: Calibration, Regulatory Compliance

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