Calibration Technologists and Technicians Salary in San Francisco, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA

Median annual salary $86,010 +32.2% vs national
Median hourly $41.35
10th percentile $59,320
90th percentile $132,860
Employed locally 240
National median $65,040

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $59,320
    25th
    $69,840
    50th (median)
    $86,010
    75th
    $111,780
    90th
    $132,860

    San Francisco economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $133,780 2023 • Census ACS
    Calibration Technologists and Technicians salary vs area income 64% Median Calibration Technologists and Technicians salary is 36% 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
    Raleigh-Cary, NC $84,130
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $74,540
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $71,880
    California $69,840
    Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN $65,110

    Related occupations in San Francisco, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers $126,560
    Computer Hardware Engineers $172,920
    Engineers, All Other $156,140
    Mechanical Engineers $145,640
    Industrial Engineers $133,790
    Architects, Except Landscape and Naval $125,950

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Calibration Technologists and Technicians in San Francisco, CA is $41.35, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $60.23 or more per hour.

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

    The median Calibration Technologists and Technicians salary in San Francisco, CA is 32.2% 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 San Francisco?

    Entry-level Calibration Technologists and Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $59,320 per year in San Francisco, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $69,840.