Instrument Calibration Technician Salary in the United States

How much does an Instrument Calibration Technician make in the United States?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for an Instrument Calibration Technician in the United States is $54,589 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $26.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $67,576
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $45,727 to $61,387
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $37,658
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Instrument Calibration Technician Salaries by Percentile

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Pay		 Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $61,387 $5,116 $1,181 $30
Average $54,589 $4,549 $1,050 $26
25th Percentile $45,727 $3,811 $879 $22
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Key Factors That Influence Instrument Calibration Technician Salaries

An Instrument Calibration 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 and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Instrument Calibration Technician Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Instrument Calibration Technician's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $52,496
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $52,743
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $55,737
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $58,722
  • Expert (over 8 years): $58,935
Levels Salary
Entry Level Instrument Calibration Technician$52,496
Intermediate Level Instrument Calibration Technician$52,743
Senior Level Instrument Calibration Technician$55,737
Specialist Level Instrument Calibration Technician$58,722
Expert Level Instrument Calibration Technician$58,935
$52,496 0 yr
$52,743 < 2 yrs
$55,737 2-4 yrs
$58,722 5-8 yrs
$58,935 > 8 yrs
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How Do Instrument Calibration Technician 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 Instrument Calibration Technicians. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $60,441.
  • California: $60,212.
  • Massachusetts: $59,409.

Top Paying Cities for Instrument Calibration 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: $68,853
  • San Francisco: $68,176
  • Oakland: $66,664

What Skills Can Increase an Instrument Calibration Technician's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Communicates Effectively (Mentioned in 12.08% Job Postings): Effective communication is the process of exchanging ideas, thoughts, opinions, knowledge, and data so that the message is received and understood with clarity and purpose.
  • Record Keeping (Mentioned in 2.68% Job Postings): Maintaining financial records and transactions of an organization to track all of the financial statements and auditing systems.
  • Child Development (Mentioned in 1.34% Job Postings): Child development refers to the sequence of physical, language, thought and emotional changes that occur in a child from birth to the beginning of adulthood.
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Communicates Effectively 12.08%
Record Keeping 2.68%
Child Development 1.34%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
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 an Instrument Calibration Technician's salary.
  • Assessment and Diagnosis: Can increase your salary by up to 18%.
  • Distance Learning: Can increase your salary by up to 15%.
  • Human Relations: Can increase your salary by up to 12%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Assessment and Diagnosis
 $64,415
18%
Distance Learning
 $62,777
15%
Human Relations
 $61,140
12%
Collective Bargaining
 $60,594
11%
Budgeting
 $60,048
10%
Interpersonal Relationships
 $58,956
8%
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Instrument Calibration Technician Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Instrument Calibration 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.

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$45,727
Average $54,589/year
$61,387
$3,811
Average $4,549/month
$5,116
$879
Average $1,050/week
$1,181
$22
Average $26/hour
$30
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $61,387 $5,116 $1,181 $30
Average $54,589 $4,549 $1,050 $26
25th Percentile $45,727 $3,811 $879 $22

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Salary Trends for Instrument Calibration Technician

Salaries for an Instrument Calibration Technician can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $55,480 in 2023 to around $54,258 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Instrument Calibration Technician salary trends, .

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