Calibration Technologists and Technicians Salary in Lancaster, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lancaster, PA

Median annual salary $61,680 -5.2% vs national
Median hourly $29.66
10th percentile $49,440
90th percentile $95,640
National median $65,040

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,440
    25th
    $61,630
    50th (median)
    $61,680
    75th
    $80,560
    90th
    $95,640

    Lancaster economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $83,703 2023 • Census ACS
    Calibration Technologists and Technicians salary vs area income 74% Median Calibration Technologists and Technicians salary is 26% 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
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $65,370
    York-Hanover, PA $64,160
    Reading, PA $62,510
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $61,020
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $60,510
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $57,730

    Related occupations in Lancaster, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Mechanical Engineers $84,970
    Industrial Engineers $95,220
    Civil Engineers $88,790
    Architectural and Civil Drafters $60,630
    Electrical Engineers $100,160
    Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians $64,530

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Calibration Technologists and Technicians in Lancaster, PA is $29.66, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.98 or more per hour.

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

    The median Calibration Technologists and Technicians salary in Lancaster, PA is 5.2% 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 Lancaster?

    Entry-level Calibration Technologists and Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $49,440 per year in Lancaster, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $61,630.