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

A Calibration Engineer's salary grows with experience: a Calibration Technician I (1-3 years)earns $61,808, a Calibration Engineer (3-5 years)earns $68,459, a Calibration Technician III (5-7 years)earns $84,274, a Calibration Supervisor (7+ years)earns $111,154,

What are the highest paying states for a Calibration Engineer?

Calibration Engineer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Calibration Engineer roles are District of Columbia $75,642, California $75,355, Massachusetts $74,351. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Calibration Engineer roles make?

Salaries for Calibration Engineer level roles vary by specialization: Calibration Manager: $171,502; Calibration Coordinator: $110,146; Instrumentation/Calibration Supervisor: $109,700; Calibration Supervisor: $109,661; Powertrain Calibration Engineer: $91,055.

Calibration Engineer Salary in Delaware

How much does a Calibration Engineer make in Delaware?

As of June 01, 2026, the average salary for a Calibration Engineer in Delaware is $69,186 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): $88,073
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $62,408 to $79,072
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $56,237

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Calibration Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$79,072	$6,589	$1,521	$38
Average	$69,186	$5,766	$1,331	$33
25th Percentile	$62,408	$5,201	$1,200	$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 and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Do Calibration Engineer 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 Engineers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $75,642.
California: $75,355.
Massachusetts: $74,351.

District of Columbia $75,642 California $75,355 Massachusetts $74,351 Washington $74,078 New Jersey $74,051 Alaska $73,955 Connecticut $73,012 New York $72,630

Hawaii $71,407 Rhode Island $70,833 Maryland $70,443 Minnesota $69,910 Colorado $69,705 Illinois $69,637 Oregon $69,378 Delaware $69,186

New Hampshire $69,066 Virginia $68,797 Pennsylvania $68,011 Nevada $67,615 North Dakota $67,485 Michigan $67,280 Wisconsin $67,205 Vermont $67,055

Texas $66,638 Maine $66,611 Arizona $66,570 Ohio $66,522 Georgia $65,893 Indiana $65,579 Wyoming $65,518 Utah $65,422

Iowa $65,381 Kansas $65,053 Louisiana $64,957 North Carolina $64,923 Missouri $64,910 Florida $64,643 Montana $64,500 Nebraska $64,363

Kentucky $64,288 South Carolina $64,015 Tennessee $63,844 Idaho $63,775 New Mexico $63,277 Oklahoma $63,167 Alabama $62,764 South Dakota $62,088

Arkansas $61,719 West Virginia $61,521 Mississippi $60,927

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:

Lincoln: $68,875
Little Creek: $69,379
Magnolia: $69,279

Lincoln, DE $68,875 Little Creek, DE $69,379 Magnolia, DE $69,279 Milford, DE $69,050 Marydel, DE $69,163 Millsboro, DE $68,586 Millville, DE $68,692 Milton, DE $68,810

Nassau, DE $68,860 Ocean View, DE $68,680 Rehoboth Beach, DE $68,812 Seaford, DE $68,851 Selbyville, DE $68,566 Smyrna, DE $69,427 Viola, DE $69,107 Woodside, DE $69,293

Bear, DE $69,133 Newark, DE $69,107 Claymont, DE $69,248 Delaware City, DE $69,176 Hockessin, DE $69,101 Kirkwood, DE $69,163 Middletown, DE $69,190 Montchanin, DE $69,117

New Castle, DE $69,127 Odessa, DE $69,224 Port Penn, DE $69,270 Rockland, DE $69,123 Saint Georges, DE $69,168 Townsend, DE $69,274 Winterthur, DE $69,132 Lewes, DE $68,837

Wilmington, DE $69,104 Dover, DE $69,379 Dover Afb, DE $69,013 Bethany Beach, DE $68,608 Bethel, DE $68,679 Bridgeville, DE $68,841 Camden Wyoming, DE $69,184 Cheswold, DE $69,356

Clayton, DE $69,358 Dagsboro, DE $68,560 Delmar, DE $68,450 Ellendale, DE $68,657 Felton, DE $69,044 Fenwick Island, DE $68,575 Frankford, DE $68,455 Frederica, DE $69,112

Georgetown, DE $68,534 Greenwood, DE $68,851 Harbeson, DE $68,607 Harrington, DE $68,957 Hartly, DE $69,171 Houston, DE $68,858 Kenton, DE $69,362 Laurel, DE $68,493

Yorklyn, DE $69,121

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 June 01, 2026

$62,408

Average $69,186/year

$79,072

$5,201

Average $5,766/month

$6,589

$1,200

Average $1,331/week

$1,521

$30

Average $33/hour

$38

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$79,072	$6,589	$1,521	$38
Average	$69,186	$5,766	$1,331	$33
25th Percentile	$62,408	$5,201	$1,200	$30

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