Calibration Technologists and Technicians Salary in Odessa, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Odessa, TX

Median annual salary $52,430 -19.4% vs national
Median hourly $25.21
10th percentile $39,030
90th percentile $114,610
Employed locally 60
National median $65,040

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,030
    25th
    $44,350
    50th (median)
    $52,430
    75th
    $82,160
    90th
    $114,610

    Odessa economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,031 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
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $81,670
    Corpus Christi, TX $79,480
    Longview, TX $75,070
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $65,370
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $63,710
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $58,430

    Related occupations in Odessa, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Petroleum Engineers $134,280
    Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians $79,800
    Civil Engineers $80,210
    Mechanical Engineers $102,870
    Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors $124,980
    Surveyors $50,200

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Calibration Technologists and Technicians in Odessa, TX is $25.21, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $49.36 or more per hour.

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

    The median Calibration Technologists and Technicians salary in Odessa, TX is 19.4% 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 Odessa?

    Entry-level Calibration Technologists and Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $39,030 per year in Odessa, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,350.