Calibration Technologists and Technicians Salary in San Diego, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA

Median annual salary $64,010 -1.6% vs national
Median hourly $30.78
10th percentile $47,780
90th percentile $105,910
Employed locally 140
National median $65,040

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,780
    25th
    $52,020
    50th (median)
    $64,010
    75th
    $86,760
    90th
    $105,910

    San Diego economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,285 2023 • Census ACS
    Calibration Technologists and Technicians salary vs area income 63% Median Calibration Technologists and Technicians salary is 37% 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
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $74,540
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $71,880
    California $69,840

    Related occupations in San Diego, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers $106,350
    Electronics Engineers, Except Computer $153,110
    Mechanical Engineers $128,660
    Engineers, All Other $130,550
    Computer Hardware Engineers $169,230
    Industrial Engineers $114,400

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Calibration Technologists and Technicians in San Diego, CA is $30.78, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $56.38 or more per hour.

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

    The median Calibration Technologists and Technicians salary in San Diego, CA is 1.6% 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 San Diego?

    Entry-level Calibration Technologists and Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $47,780 per year in San Diego, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $52,020.