Calibration Technologists and Technicians Salary in Madison, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Madison, WI

Median annual salary $62,000 -4.7% vs national
Median hourly $29.81
10th percentile $51,110
90th percentile $94,970
National median $65,040

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $51,110
    25th
    $51,120
    50th (median)
    $62,000
    75th
    $80,440
    90th
    $94,970

    Madison economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,827 2023 • Census ACS
    Calibration Technologists and Technicians salary vs area income 71% Median Calibration Technologists and Technicians salary is 29% 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
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $64,050
    Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI $61,080
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $60,510
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $57,730
    Wisconsin $46,830

    Related occupations in Madison, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers $96,910
    Industrial Engineers $98,360
    Mechanical Engineers $96,680
    Electrical Engineers $102,670
    Architectural and Civil Drafters $65,510
    Architects, Except Landscape and Naval $100,820

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Calibration Technologists and Technicians in Madison, WI is $29.81, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.66 or more per hour.

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

    The median Calibration Technologists and Technicians salary in Madison, WI is 4.7% 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 Madison?

    Entry-level Calibration Technologists and Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $51,110 per year in Madison, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,120.