Calibration Technologists and Technicians Salary in Houston, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX

Median annual salary $65,370 +0.5% vs national
Median hourly $31.43
10th percentile $39,380
90th percentile $115,170
Employed locally 1,260
National median $65,040

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,380
    25th
    $47,080
    50th (median)
    $65,370
    75th
    $83,600
    90th
    $115,170

    Houston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,458 2023 • Census ACS
    Calibration Technologists and Technicians salary vs area income 81% Median Calibration Technologists and Technicians salary is 19% 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
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $63,710
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $58,430
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $53,140

    Related occupations in Houston, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers $98,690
    Industrial Engineers $116,170
    Mechanical Engineers $126,870
    Petroleum Engineers $159,990
    Architectural and Civil Drafters $60,880
    Electrical Engineers $110,210

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Calibration Technologists and Technicians in Houston, TX is $31.43, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $51.59 or more per hour.

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

    The median Calibration Technologists and Technicians salary in Houston, TX is 0.5% 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 Houston?

    Entry-level Calibration Technologists and Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $39,380 per year in Houston, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,080.