Calibration Technologists and Technicians Salary in Columbus, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Columbus, OH

Median annual salary $62,130 -4.5% vs national
Median hourly $29.87
10th percentile $44,740
90th percentile $97,060
Employed locally 70
National median $65,040

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,740
    25th
    $51,250
    50th (median)
    $62,130
    75th
    $79,100
    90th
    $97,060

    Columbus economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,847 2023 • Census ACS
    Calibration Technologists and Technicians salary vs area income 78% Median Calibration Technologists and Technicians salary is 22% 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
    Ohio $62,610
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $62,480
    Cleveland, OH $62,230
    West Northwestern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $61,400
    Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH $58,240

    Related occupations in Columbus, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Industrial Engineers $100,730
    Mechanical Engineers $97,860
    Civil Engineers $97,990
    Electrical Engineers $99,900
    Engineers, All Other $103,140
    Architects, Except Landscape and Naval $97,700

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Calibration Technologists and Technicians in Columbus, OH is $29.87, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.82 or more per hour.

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

    The median Calibration Technologists and Technicians salary in Columbus, OH is 4.5% 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 Columbus?

    Entry-level Calibration Technologists and Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $44,740 per year in Columbus, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,250.