Calibration Technologists and Technicians Salary in Albuquerque, NM

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Albuquerque, NM

Median annual salary $62,500 -3.9% vs national
Median hourly $30.05
10th percentile $39,170
90th percentile $112,470
Employed locally 50
National median $65,040

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,170
    25th
    $45,440
    50th (median)
    $62,500
    75th
    $75,620
    90th
    $112,470

    Albuquerque economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,995 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
    Coastal Plains Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area $99,880
    Arizona nonmetropolitan area $96,910
    Northwestern Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area $92,080
    Eastern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area $90,600
    Eastern Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area $86,380
    North Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area $76,840

    Related occupations in Albuquerque, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    Electrical Engineers $143,850
    Engineers, All Other $143,050
    Civil Engineers $104,820
    Electronics Engineers, Except Computer $143,660
    Industrial Engineers $125,480
    Architects, Except Landscape and Naval $76,430

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Calibration Technologists and Technicians in Albuquerque, NM is $30.05, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.65 or more per hour.

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

    The median Calibration Technologists and Technicians salary in Albuquerque, NM is 3.9% below 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 Albuquerque?

    Entry-level Calibration Technologists and Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $39,170 per year in Albuquerque, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,440.