Calibration Technologists and Technicians Salary in Albany, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY

Median annual salary $78,780 +21.1% vs national
Median hourly $37.88
10th percentile $48,590
90th percentile $109,510
Employed locally 50
National median $65,040

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,590
    25th
    $59,740
    50th (median)
    $78,780
    75th
    $96,140
    90th
    $109,510

    Albany economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,072 2023 • Census ACS
    Calibration Technologists and Technicians salary vs area income 92% Median Calibration Technologists and Technicians salary is 8% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Calibration Technologists and Technicians

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $106,120
    Portland-South Portland, ME $104,480
    Coastal Plains Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area $99,880
    Arizona nonmetropolitan area $96,910
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $95,180
    New Jersey $94,650

    Nearby metros — Calibration Technologists and Technicians salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $78,000
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $71,880
    Syracuse, NY $70,600
    Rochester, NY $62,050
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $51,260

    Related occupations in Albany, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Industrial Engineers $107,490
    Civil Engineers $101,430
    Mechanical Engineers $111,940
    Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians $62,590
    Electrical Engineers $103,440
    Engineers, All Other $131,900

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Calibration Technologists and Technicians make per hour in Albany?

    The median hourly wage for Calibration Technologists and Technicians in Albany, NY is $37.88, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.50 or more per hour.

    Is Albany above or below average for Calibration Technologists and Technicians salaries?

    The median Calibration Technologists and Technicians salary in Albany, NY is 21.1% above the national median of $65,040. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Calibration Technologists and Technicians in Albany?

    Entry-level Calibration Technologists and Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $48,590 per year in Albany, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $59,740.