Calibration Technologists and Technicians Salary in Los Angeles, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA

Median annual salary $64,010 -1.6% vs national
Median hourly $30.78
10th percentile $50,630
90th percentile $92,420
Employed locally 450
National median $65,040

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $50,630
    25th
    $60,130
    50th (median)
    $64,010
    75th
    $77,500
    90th
    $92,420

    Los Angeles economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,525 2023 • Census ACS
    Calibration Technologists and Technicians salary vs area income 68% Median Calibration Technologists and Technicians salary is 32% 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
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $95,180
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $86,010
    Raleigh-Cary, NC $84,130
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $74,540
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $71,880
    California $69,840

    Related occupations in Los Angeles, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers $105,290
    Industrial Engineers $108,300
    Mechanical Engineers $114,290
    Engineers, All Other $122,000
    Electrical Engineers $134,900
    Aerospace Engineers $143,860

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Calibration Technologists and Technicians in Los Angeles, CA is $30.78, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.54 or more per hour.

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

    The median Calibration Technologists and Technicians salary in Los Angeles, CA is 1.6% 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 Los Angeles?

    Entry-level Calibration Technologists and Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $50,630 per year in Los Angeles, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $60,130.