Calibration Technologists and Technicians
Execute or adapt procedures and techniques for calibrating measurement devices, by applying knowledge of measurement science, mathematics, physics, chemistry, and electronics, sometimes under the direction of engineering staff. Determine measurement standard suitability for calibrating measurement devices. May perform preventive maintenance on equipment. May perform corrective actions to address identified calibration problems.
- O*NET-SOC code
17-3028.00 - Preparation Job Zone Three: Medium Preparation Needed
- O*NET data has no skill, knowledge or ability ratings for this occupation, so it can't be compared by skills.
Wages
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $46,680 | $56,380 | $67,820 | $92,080 | $106,550 |
By state (39)
| State | Employment | Median annual | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | 30 | Not available | 1.00 |
| Arizona | 400 | $69,230 | 1.15 |
| Arkansas | 230 | Not available | 1.65 |
| California | 1,250 | $79,010 | 0.64 |
| Colorado | 260 | $63,660 | 0.84 |
| Connecticut | 120 | $63,420 | 0.66 |
| Florida | 480 | $59,770 | 0.45 |
| Georgia | 140 | $66,730 | 0.26 |
| Illinois | $59,590 | ||
| Indiana | 810 | $61,930 | 2.38 |
| Iowa | 110 | $61,490 | 0.64 |
| Kansas | 50 | Not available | 0.35 |
| Kentucky | 90 | $55,650 | 0.43 |
| Louisiana | 480 | $80,670 | 2.35 |
| Maryland | 200 | $60,860 | 0.68 |
| Massachusetts | 380 | $75,500 | 0.98 |
| Michigan | 400 | $70,140 | 0.84 |
| Minnesota | 400 | $60,360 | 1.26 |
| Missouri | 280 | $61,510 | 0.90 |
| Nebraska | 130 | $63,530 | 1.17 |
| Nevada | 110 | $64,530 | 0.67 |
| New Hampshire | 280 | $66,650 | 3.83 |
| New Jersey | 390 | $77,040 | 0.87 |
| New Mexico | 190 | $65,650 | 2.00 |
| New York | 800 | $61,270 | 0.77 |
| North Carolina | 410 | $61,000 | 0.79 |
| Ohio | 740 | $65,520 | 1.26 |
| Oklahoma | 150 | $80,920 | 0.81 |
| Oregon | 170 | $68,830 | 0.79 |
| Pennsylvania | 370 | $63,700 | 0.58 |
| Rhode Island | 50 | $64,390 | 1.01 |
| South Carolina | 70 | $66,910 | 0.27 |
| Tennessee | 130 | $71,660 | 0.36 |
| Texas | 5,020 | $74,100 | 3.36 |
| Utah | 80 | $67,300 | 0.45 |
| Vermont | 30 | $77,950 | 1.07 |
| Virginia | 330 | $72,730 | 0.75 |
| Washington | 270 | $93,880 | 0.70 |
| Wisconsin | 320 | $61,060 | 1.03 |
Software used
Examples from O*NET data. "Hot" and "in demand" are O*NET flags for technologies often listed in job postings.
- Microsoft Excel in demand
- Microsoft Office software in demand
- Microsoft Outlook in demand
- Microsoft Word in demand
- The MathWorks MATLAB in demand
- MathWorks Simulink in demand
- Apple macOS hot
- Autodesk AutoCAD hot
- Autodesk AutoCAD Civil 3D hot
- Bentley MicroStation hot
- Dassault Systemes SolidWorks hot
- Linux hot
- Microsoft PowerPoint hot
- Microsoft Project hot
- Minitab
- National Instruments LabVIEW
Where it concentrates
Metro areas ranked by BLS location quotient: the occupation's share of the area's jobs divided by its share of all US jobs. Above 1 means more concentrated than the nation. Metros employing fewer than 100 are left out.
| Metro area | Employment | Location quotient | Median annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX | 260 | 14.92 | $99,400 |
| Midland, TX | 140 | 10.50 | $36,690 |
| Baton Rouge, LA | 330 | 7.58 | $80,670 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | 150 | 7.53 | $77,380 |
| Manchester-Nashua, NH | 130 | 6.35 | $69,110 |
| San Juan-Bayamon-Caguas, PR | 430 | 5.89 | $38,490 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | 1,930 | 5.51 | $78,610 |
| Durham-Chapel Hill, NC | 170 | 4.67 | $60,960 |
| Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR | 160 | 4.23 | Not available |
| Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN | 380 | 3.25 | $61,990 |