Calibration Lab Technician Salary in the United States

How much does a Calibration Lab Technician make in the United States?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Calibration Lab Technician in the United States is $82,529 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $40.

However, a Calibration Lab Technician's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $96,167
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $71,260 to $89,668
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $60,999
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Calibration Lab Technician Salaries by Percentile

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Monthly
Pay
Weekly
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Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $89,668 $7,472 $1,724 $43
Average $82,529 $6,877 $1,587 $40
25th Percentile $71,260 $5,938 $1,370 $34
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Key Factors That Influence Calibration Lab Technician Salaries

A Calibration Lab Technician's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

Top Paying Cities for Calibration Lab Technicians

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • San Jose: $104,094
  • San Francisco: $102,954
  • Oakland: $100,785

What Skills Can Increase a Calibration Lab Technician's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Troubleshooting (Mentioned in 3.06% Job Postings): Troubleshooting is a form of problem solving, often applied to repair failed products or processes on a machine or a system. It is a logical, systematic search for the source of a problem in order to solve it, and make the product or process operational again. Troubleshooting is needed to identify the symptoms. Determining the most likely cause is a process of elimination—eliminating potential causes of a problem. Finally, troubleshooting requires confirmation that the solution restores the product or process to its working state. In general, troubleshooting is the identification or diagnosis of "trouble" in the management flow of a system caused by a failure of some kind. The problem is initially described as symptoms of malfunction, and troubleshooting is the process of determining and remedying the causes of these symptoms. A system can be described in terms of its expected, desired or intended behavior (usually, for artificial systems, its purpose). Events or inputs to the system are expected to generate specific results or outputs. (For example, selecting the "print" option from various computer applications is intended to result in a hardcopy emerging from some specific device). Any unexpected or undesirable behavior is a symptom. Troubleshooting is the process of isolating the specific cause or causes of the symptom. Frequently the symptom is a failure of the product or process to produce any results. (Nothing was printed, for example). Corrective action can then be taken to prevent further failures of a similar kind.
  • Schematic (Mentioned in 1.03% Job Postings): A schematic, or schematic diagram, is a representation of the elements of a system using abstract, graphic symbols rather than realistic pictures.
  • Avionics (Mentioned in 0.74% Job Postings): Avionics are the electronic systems used on aircraft, artificial satellites, and spacecraft. Avionic systems include communications, navigation, the display and management of multiple systems, and the hundreds of systems that are fitted to aircraft to perform individual functions. These can be as simple as a searchlight for a police helicopter or as complicated as the tactical system for an airborne early warning platform. The term avionics is a portmanteau of the words aviation and electronics.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Troubleshooting 3.06%
Schematic 1.03%
Avionics 0.74%
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Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Calibration Lab Technician's salary.
  • Customer Satisfaction: Can increase your salary by up to 8%.
  • Research and Development: Can increase your salary by up to 8%.
  • SOP: Can increase your salary by up to 6%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Customer Satisfaction
$89,131
8%
Research and Development
$89,131
8%
SOP
$87,481
6%
ISO
$86,656
5%
Quality Management
$85,830
4%
Innovation
$85,830
4%
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Calibration Lab Technician Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Calibration Lab Technician roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 20% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Aerospace & Defense and Business Services sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 10% above the average. In contrast, Calibration Lab Technician positions in Biotechnology or Transportation typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Calibration Lab Technician as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industry for a Calibration Lab Technician

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Aerospace & Defense$90,782$44.010%

How Education impacts a Calibration Lab Technician's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Calibration Lab Technicians enter the field with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a Calibration Lab Technician with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate is between $80,276 and $85,707).

Calibration Lab Technician Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Calibration Lab Technician
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 4.9%
High School 39.0%
Associates 34.1%
Bachelors 22.0%
Masters 0.0%
Doctorate 0.0%
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Calibration Lab Technician Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Calibration Lab Technician's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on August 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Calibration Lab Technician

Salaries for a Calibration Lab Technician can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $64,992 in 2023 to around $64,975 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Calibration Lab Technician salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Calibration Lab Technician Over Time

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2023
$64,992
2024
$65,273
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    Columbus, OH

    Vertiv Group Corp. | Columbus, OH

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  • Tailored Management

    Columbus, OH

    Tailored Management | Columbus, OH

    HVAC Lab Technician. Location: 1050 Dearborn Dr, Columbus, OH 43085 Duration: 6-month contract starting M-F, full-time (40 hours). W2. Pay: $30.97/hr. Hour... more

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  • Ohio State University

    Columbus, OH

    Ohio State University | Columbus, OH

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  • CTL Engineering

    Columbus, OH

    CTL Engineering | Columbus, OH

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  • Nationwide Childrens Hospital

    Columbus, OH

    Nationwide Childrens Hospital | Columbus, OH

    Job Title. Collects, processes, and stores biological specimens for laboratory testing and research purposes. Does not perform hypothesis-based research or... more

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FAQ about Calibration Lab Technician

1. What industry pays the highest salary for Calibration Lab Technician?

The Aerospace & Defense industry offers the highest average compensation for Calibration Lab Technician roles, with salaries approximately 10% above the market median.

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