Calibration Technologists and Technicians Salary in Austin, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX

Median annual salary $58,430 -10.2% vs national
Median hourly $28.09
10th percentile $37,070
90th percentile $83,860
Employed locally 230
National median $65,040

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,070
    25th
    $44,860
    50th (median)
    $58,430
    75th
    $74,680
    90th
    $83,860

    Austin economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $97,638 2023 • Census ACS
    Calibration Technologists and Technicians salary vs area income 60% Median Calibration Technologists and Technicians salary is 40% 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
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $81,670
    Corpus Christi, TX $79,480
    Longview, TX $75,070
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $65,370
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $63,710
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $53,140

    Related occupations in Austin, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers $97,850
    Industrial Engineers $101,090
    Electrical Engineers $117,420
    Mechanical Engineers $110,410
    Architectural and Civil Drafters $63,730
    Electronics Engineers, Except Computer $130,110

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Calibration Technologists and Technicians in Austin, TX is $28.09, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.20 or more per hour.

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

    The median Calibration Technologists and Technicians salary in Austin, TX is 10.2% 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 Austin?

    Entry-level Calibration Technologists and Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $37,070 per year in Austin, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,860.