Calibration Technologists and Technicians Salary in Tucson, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tucson, AZ

Median annual salary $82,890 +27.4% vs national
Median hourly $39.85
10th percentile $62,600
90th percentile $82,890
Employed locally 110
National median $65,040

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $62,600
    25th
    $70,730
    50th (median)
    $82,890
    75th
    $82,890
    90th
    $82,890

    Tucson economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,929 2023 • Census ACS
    Calibration Technologists and Technicians salary vs area income 122% Median Calibration Technologists and Technicians salary is 22% above 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
    Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $79,380
    Kalamazoo-Portage, MI $59,820

    Related occupations in Tucson, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Electrical Engineers $110,510
    Mechanical Engineers $110,730
    Industrial Engineers $112,940
    Engineers, All Other $119,160
    Civil Engineers $75,900
    Aerospace Engineers $111,490

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Calibration Technologists and Technicians in Tucson, AZ is $39.85, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $49.75 or more per hour.

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

    The median Calibration Technologists and Technicians salary in Tucson, AZ is 27.4% 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 Tucson?

    Entry-level Calibration Technologists and Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $62,600 per year in Tucson, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $70,730.