Calibration Technologists and Technicians Salary in Portland, ME

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Portland-South Portland, ME

Median annual salary $104,480 +60.6% vs national
Median hourly $50.23
10th percentile $58,870
90th percentile $115,250
National median $65,040

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $58,870
    25th
    $85,730
    50th (median)
    $104,480
    75th
    $115,250
    90th
    $115,250

    Portland economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $88,602 2023 • Census ACS
    Calibration Technologists and Technicians salary vs area income 118% Median Calibration Technologists and Technicians salary is 18% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Calibration Technologists and Technicians

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $106,120
    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
    Northwestern Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area $92,080

    Nearby metros — Calibration Technologists and Technicians salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Coastal Plains Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area $99,880
    Arizona nonmetropolitan area $96,910
    Northwestern Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area $92,080
    Eastern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area $90,600
    Eastern Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area $86,380
    New Orleans-Metairie, LA $82,100

    Related occupations in Portland, ME

    OccupationMedian salary
    Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other $102,340
    Civil Engineers $99,680
    Mechanical Engineers $101,570
    Industrial Engineers $101,820
    Electrical Engineers $114,610
    Engineers, All Other $117,870

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Calibration Technologists and Technicians in Portland, ME is $50.23, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $57.26 or more per hour.

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

    The median Calibration Technologists and Technicians salary in Portland, ME is 60.6% above 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 Portland?

    Entry-level Calibration Technologists and Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $58,870 per year in Portland, ME. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $85,730.