Hiring Calibration Technologists and Technicians

What do calibration technologists and technicians do?

• Analyze test data to identify defects or determine calibration requirements.
• Attend conferences, workshops, or other training sessions to learn about new tools or methods.
• Calibrate devices by comparing measurements of pressure, temperature, humidity, or other environmental conditions to known standards.
• Conduct calibration tests to determine performance or reliability of mechanical, structural, or electromechanical equipment.
• Develop new calibration methods or techniques based on measurement science, analyses, or calibration requirements.
• Disassemble and reassemble equipment for inspection.

Core tasks, O*NET OnLine, 17-3028.00.

What does it take to become one?

Most occupations in this zone require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree.

Previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is required for these occupations. For example, an electrician must have completed three or four years of apprenticeship or several years of vocational training, and often must have passed a licensing exam, in order to perform the job.

Employees in these occupations usually need one or two years of training involving both on-the-job experience and informal training with experienced workers. A recognized apprenticeship program may be associated with these occupations.

O*NET Job Zone 3, SVP (6.0 to < 7.0). O*NET OnLine.

Employers commonly list experience with Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office software, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, The MathWorks MATLAB for this role.

What do calibration technologists and technicians get paid?

BLS OEWS, May 2025 publishes a wage for calibration technologists and technicians in 56 of the metro areas in this build. The median ranges from $51,310 to $107,220 a year depending on the metro, with a midpoint of $64,220. This is what employers pay, place of work, not a single national figure and not what any one person takes home.

BLS OEWS, BLS OEWS, May 2025, SOC 17-3028.

What does hiring one cost?

The same as any role: tier, not location or salary, sets the fee. Across all six tiers the published range is $6,240 to $54,340 per search. For scale, the highest published median for calibration technologists and technicians in this build is $107,220. A contingency firm hiring at that level would bill roughly $21,444 to $32,166 on the first year salary alone, 20 to 30%.

Frequently asked

How fast can a calibration technologists and technicians search fill?

23 to 35 days, 2 to 3x faster than a typical contingency search, per the recruiting provider's published figures.

What if the hire does not work out?

A 45-day replacement guarantee, at 50% off a repeat search for the same role.