Calibration Engineer Salary in the United States

How much does a Calibration Engineer make in the United States?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for a Calibration Engineer in the United States is $68,293 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $33.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $86,875
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $61,609 to $78,020
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $55,524
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Calibration Engineer Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $78,020 $6,502 $1,500 $38
Average $68,293 $5,691 $1,313 $33
25th Percentile $61,609 $5,134 $1,185 $30
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Key Factors That Influence Calibration Engineer Salaries

A Calibration Engineer'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 Engineers

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: $86,138
  • San Francisco: $85,291
  • Oakland: $83,399

What Skills Can Increase a Calibration Engineer's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Customer Service (Mentioned in 6.29% Job Postings): Customer service is the provision of service to customers before, during and after a purchase. The perception of success of such interactions is dependent on employees "who can adjust themselves to the personality of the guest". Customer service concerns the priority an organization assigns to customer service relative to components such as product innovation and pricing. In this sense, an organization that values good customer service may spend more money in training employees than the average organization or may proactively interview customers for feedback. From the point of view of an overall sales process engineering effort, customer service plays an important role in an organization's ability to generate income and revenue. From that perspective, customer service should be included as part of an overall approach to systematic improvement. One good customer service experience can change the entire perception a customer holds towards the organization.
  • Customer Relationship (Mentioned in 1.76% Job Postings): Customer relations is the company-wide process of nurturing positive relationships with your customers . It helps you connect with your customers on a much more personal level and create a sense of mutual understanding with them.
  • Laboratory Equipment (Mentioned in 0.73% Job Postings): Utilizing various tools and equipment to conduct scientific researches, teach practical science, or perform laboratory experiments.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Customer Service 6.29%
Customer Relationship 1.76%
Laboratory Equipment 0.73%
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 a Calibration Engineer's salary.
  • Kaizen: Can increase your salary by up to 8%.
  • Resource Management: Can increase your salary by up to 6%.
  • Consulting: Can increase your salary by up to 5%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Kaizen
$73,756
8%
Resource Management
$72,391
6%
Consulting
$71,708
5%
CMMS
$71,025
4%
Avionics
$71,025
4%
Process Improvement
$70,342
3%
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How Education impacts a Calibration Engineer's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Calibration Engineers 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 Engineer with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate is between $65,823 and $70,663).

Calibration Engineer Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Calibration Engineer
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 38.9%
High School 38.9%
Associates 44.4%
Bachelors 16.7%
Masters 0.0%
Doctorate 0.0%
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Calibration Engineer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Calibration Engineer'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 April 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Calibration Engineer

Salaries for a Calibration Engineer can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $53,912 in 2023 to around $53,624 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Calibration Engineer salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Calibration Engineer Over Time

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2024 $54,138
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