Career Profile
Calibration Technologists & Technicians
Calibration technicians apply knowledge to prodcedures and techniques for calibrating measurment devices.
General Information
Execute or adapt procedures and techniques for calibrating measurement devices, by applying knowledge of measurement science, mathematics, physics, chemistry, and electronics, sometimes under the direction of engineering staff. Determine measurement standard suitability for calibrating measurement devices. May perform preventive maintenance on equipment. May perform corrective actions to address identified calibration problems. Excludes Medical Equipment Preparers (31-9093) and Timing Device Assemblers and Adjusters (51-2061).
Calibration Technologists & Technicians
Occupational Outlook
For the Rural Capital Area
Job Opportunities
Over the next five years, an average of 5 openings per year are projected for Calibration Technologists & Technicians.
Employment Change
Employment for Calibration Technologists & Technicians is forecasted to increase on par with the regional average by 15.7% between 2023 and 2028.
Earnings Potential
An average worker in this occupation is paid $27.74/hour. Entry level workers are paid $19.72, while experienced workers are paid $33.74. The median wage is comparable to average regional wages across occupations.
Local Employment Opportunities
There are 37 Calibration Technologists & Technicians in the RCA region. By 2028 this number could reach 43.
Top 5 Employing Industries, Locally
The top industries employing Calibration Technologists & Technicians are Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance, Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services, and Professional and Commercial Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers.
Knowledge Areas
The top most significant knowledge categories for Calibration Technologists & Technicians include Engineering and Technology, Mathematics, and English Language.
Educational Attainment Patterns
The most common level of education for Calibration Technologists & Technicians is HS diploma or less. 15% of people employed in these roles have some form of college degree.