Calibration Technologists and Technicians Salary in San Jose, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA

Median annual salary $71,880 +10.5% vs national
Median hourly $34.56
10th percentile $58,740
90th percentile $114,200
Employed locally 120
National median $65,040

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $58,740
    25th
    $64,090
    50th (median)
    $71,880
    75th
    $90,890
    90th
    $114,200

    San Jose economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $157,444 2023 • Census ACS
    Calibration Technologists and Technicians salary vs area income 46% Median Calibration Technologists and Technicians salary is 54% 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
    California $69,840
    Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN $65,110

    Related occupations in San Jose, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Computer Hardware Engineers $197,090
    Electronics Engineers, Except Computer $179,050
    Electrical Engineers $186,920
    Mechanical Engineers $147,730
    Industrial Engineers $136,290
    Engineers, All Other $157,770

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Calibration Technologists and Technicians in San Jose, CA is $34.56, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $64.02 or more per hour.

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

    The median Calibration Technologists and Technicians salary in San Jose, CA is 10.5% 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 Jose?

    Entry-level Calibration Technologists and Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $58,740 per year in San Jose, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $64,090.