Calibration Technologists and Technicians Salary in Pittsburgh, PA

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

Median annual salary $49,810 -23.4% vs national
Median hourly $23.95
10th percentile $34,760
90th percentile $92,600
National median $65,040

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,760
    25th
    $43,610
    50th (median)
    $49,810
    75th
    $69,630
    90th
    $92,600

    Pittsburgh economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,942 2023 • Census ACS
    Calibration Technologists and Technicians salary vs area income 67% Median Calibration Technologists and Technicians salary is 33% 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
    Lancaster, PA $61,680
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $61,020
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $60,510

    Related occupations in Pittsburgh, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers $95,770
    Mechanical Engineers $97,580
    Industrial Engineers $95,630
    Electrical Engineers $102,630
    Engineers, All Other $98,480
    Architectural and Civil Drafters $62,020

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Calibration Technologists and Technicians in Pittsburgh, PA is $23.95, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.81 or more per hour.

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

    The median Calibration Technologists and Technicians salary in Pittsburgh, PA is 23.4% 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 Pittsburgh?

    Entry-level Calibration Technologists and Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $34,760 per year in Pittsburgh, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,610.