What are the main factors that influence a Calibration Tech's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change A Calibration Tech's salary?

A Calibration Tech's salary grows with experience: a Calibration Technician I (1-3 years)earns $62,727, a Calibration Tech (3-5 years)earns $69,474, a Calibration Technician III (5-7 years)earns $85,528, a Calibration Supervisor (7+ years)earns $112,807,

What are the highest paying states for a Calibration Tech?

Calibration Tech salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Calibration Tech roles are District of Columbia $73,654, California $73,374, Massachusetts $72,396. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Calibration Tech roles make?

Salaries for Calibration Tech level roles vary by specialization: Calibration Manager: $171,471; Calibration Coordinator: $110,138; Instrumentation/Calibration Supervisor: $109,700; Calibration Supervisor: $109,647; Senior Calibration Technician: $83,140.

Calibration Tech Salary in Rhode Island

How much does a Calibration Tech make in Rhode Island?

As of May 01, 2026, the average salary for a Calibration Tech in Rhode Island is $68,971 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $33.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $86,270
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $61,721 to $78,026
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $55,121

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Calibration Tech Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$78,026	$6,502	$1,500	$38
Average	$68,971	$5,748	$1,326	$33
25th Percentile	$61,721	$5,143	$1,187	$30

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Key Factors That Influence Calibration Tech Salaries

A Calibration Tech'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 and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Do Calibration Tech Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Calibration Teches. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $73,654.
California: $73,374.
Massachusetts: $72,396.

District of Columbia $73,654 California $73,374 Massachusetts $72,396 Washington $72,130 New Jersey $72,104 Alaska $72,011 Connecticut $71,093 New York $70,720

Hawaii $69,529 Rhode Island $68,971 Maryland $68,591 Minnesota $68,072 Colorado $67,873 Illinois $67,806 Oregon $67,554 Delaware $67,367

New Hampshire $67,250 Virginia $66,988 Pennsylvania $66,223 Nevada $65,837 North Dakota $65,711 Michigan $65,511 Wisconsin $65,438 Vermont $65,292

Texas $64,886 Maine $64,859 Arizona $64,820 Ohio $64,773 Georgia $64,161 Indiana $63,855 Wyoming $63,795 Utah $63,702

Iowa $63,662 Kansas $63,343 Louisiana $63,250 North Carolina $63,216 Missouri $63,203 Florida $62,944 Montana $62,804 Nebraska $62,671

Kentucky $62,598 South Carolina $62,332 Tennessee $62,165 Idaho $62,099 New Mexico $61,613 Oklahoma $61,507 Alabama $61,114 South Dakota $60,456

Arkansas $60,096 West Virginia $59,904 Mississippi $59,325

Top Paying Cities for Calibration Teches

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:

Adamsville: $69,833
Albion: $69,243
Ashaway: $69,700

Adamsville, RI $69,833 Albion, RI $69,243 Ashaway, RI $69,700 Barrington, RI $69,060 Block Island, RI $69,445 Bradford, RI $69,658 Bristol, RI $69,326 Carolina, RI $69,543

Charlestown, RI $69,569 Chepachet, RI $69,430 Clayville, RI $69,237 Coventry, RI $69,240 West Greenwich, RI $69,431 East Greenwich, RI $69,193 Exeter, RI $69,412 Fiskeville, RI $69,059

Forestdale, RI $69,591 Foster, RI $69,394 Glendale, RI $69,597 Greene, RI $69,485 Greenville, RI $69,086 Harmony, RI $69,175 Harrisville, RI $69,567 Hope, RI $69,102

Hope Valley, RI $69,639 Hopkinton, RI $69,731 Jamestown, RI $69,498 Kenyon, RI $69,535 Little Compton, RI $69,822 Manville, RI $69,334 Mapleville, RI $69,444 Newport, RI $69,568

Middletown, RI $69,599 North Kingstown, RI $69,312 North Scituate, RI $69,175 Oakland, RI $69,519 Pascoag, RI $69,612 Pawtucket, RI $68,957 Central Falls, RI $68,988 Cumberland, RI $69,380

Lincoln, RI $69,057 Portsmouth, RI $69,561 Prudence Island, RI $69,418 Rockville, RI $69,720 Saunderstown, RI $69,456 Shannock, RI $69,539 Slatersville, RI $69,592 Slocum, RI $69,454

Tiverton, RI $69,772 Wakefield, RI $69,515 Kingston, RI $69,489 Narragansett, RI $69,535 Peace Dale, RI $69,507 Warren, RI $69,239 Warwick, RI $69,046 Westerly, RI $69,717

West Kingston, RI $69,511 West Warwick, RI $69,130 Wood River Junction, RI $69,610 Woonsocket, RI $69,595 North Smithfield, RI $69,437 Wyoming, RI $69,539 Providence, RI $68,937 Cranston, RI $68,947

North Providence, RI $68,955 East Providence, RI $68,942 Riverside, RI $68,964 Rumford, RI $68,954 Smithfield, RI $69,094 Johnston, RI $68,978

Calibration Tech Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Calibration Tech'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 May 01, 2026

$61,721

Average $68,971/year

$78,026

$5,143

Average $5,748/month

$6,502

$1,187

Average $1,326/week

$1,500

$30

Average $33/hour

$38

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$78,026	$6,502	$1,500	$38
Average	$68,971	$5,748	$1,326	$33
25th Percentile	$61,721	$5,143	$1,187	$30

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