Calibration Technologists and Technicians pay range in Portland
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $54,290 a year or less, while the top 10% make $101,630 or more. The middle half of calibration technologists and technicians in Portland earn between $59,520 and $75,890.
- $54K10th
- $60K25th
- $69KMedian
- $76K75th
- $102K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $70,160 | $5,847 | $33.73 |
| Median | $68,830 | $5,736 | $33.09 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $59,520 | $4,960 | $28.62 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $75,890 | $6,324 | $36.49 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Calibration Technologists and Technicians pay in Portland vs. Oregon and the U.S.
Calibration technologists and technicians in Portland earn 4% less than the Oregon average ($72,740) and 5% less than the U.S. average ($74,170). At the median the gap is +1% against the U.S. median of $67,820.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland | $70,160 | $68,830 | $54,290 | $101,630 | n/a |
| Oregon | $72,740 | $68,830 | $54,290 | $102,540 | 170 |
| United States | $74,170 | $67,820 | $46,680 | $106,550 | 16,540 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Calibration Technologists and Technicians salary after taxes in Portland
On the average salary of $70,160, a single filer in Portland takes home about $53,184 a year, or $4,432 a month and $2,046 every two weeks. Taxes take 24% of gross pay.
The Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in WA | $58,188 | $4,849 |
| Working in OR | $53,184 | $4,432 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Portland-area Metro and Multnomah County taxes and the 0.1% statewide transit tax are not included.
Is Portland a good place for calibration technologists and technicians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Portland area are 5% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 105.4), so the average $70,160 buys what about $66,552 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.1 times the median wage of all jobs in Portland ($60,690). A typical home costs $552,022, or 7.9 years of this average salary before tax.
Calibration Technologists and Technicians salary in nearby metro areas
- Seattle, WA$98,160
- Reno, NV$77,540
- Sacramento, CA$72,590
- San Francisco, CA$96,630
- Salt Lake City, UT$64,540
- San Jose, CA$99,070
Highest-paying cities for calibration technologists and technicians
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($99,070).
- San Jose, CA$99,070
- Seattle, WA$98,160
- San Francisco, CA$96,630
- Beaumont, TX$95,490
- Washington, DC$89,920
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Calibration Technologists and Technicians salary in Portland: questions
How much do calibration technologists and technicians make an hour in Portland?
$33.73 an hour on average, and $33.09 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level calibration technologists and technicians salary in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $54,290 a year and the 25th percentile is $59,520, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the calibration technologists and technicians take-home pay in Portland?
About $53,184 a year ($4,432 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $70,160. Portland-area Metro and Multnomah County taxes and the 0.1% statewide transit tax are not included.
Do calibration technologists and technicians earn more in Portland than elsewhere?
The average here is 5% less than the U.S. average for this job ($74,170).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 17-3028; area Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA (38900). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 4.8%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Portland-area Metro and Multnomah County taxes and the 0.1% statewide transit tax are not included.
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