Calibration Technologists and Technicians Salary in Sacramento, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA

Median annual salary $74,540 +14.6% vs national
Median hourly $35.84
10th percentile $51,800
90th percentile $118,200
Employed locally 40
National median $65,040

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $51,800
    25th
    $61,340
    50th (median)
    $74,540
    75th
    $104,270
    90th
    $118,200

    Sacramento economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,986 2023 • Census ACS
    Calibration Technologists and Technicians salary vs area income 79% Median Calibration Technologists and Technicians salary is 21% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $71,880
    California $69,840
    Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN $65,110

    Related occupations in Sacramento, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers $130,310
    Electrical Engineers $130,730
    Engineers, All Other $99,860
    Mechanical Engineers $116,370
    Environmental Engineers $130,830
    Architectural and Civil Drafters $73,230

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Calibration Technologists and Technicians in Sacramento, CA is $35.84, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $49.78 or more per hour.

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

    The median Calibration Technologists and Technicians salary in Sacramento, CA is 14.6% 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 Sacramento?

    Entry-level Calibration Technologists and Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $51,800 per year in Sacramento, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $61,340.