Calibration Technologists and Technicians pay range in Washington
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $46,390 a year or less, while the top 10% make $140,340 or more. The middle half of calibration technologists and technicians in Washington earn between $60,590 and $110,620.
- $46K10th
- $61K25th
- $72KMedian
- $111K75th
- $140K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $89,920 | $7,493 | $43.23 |
| Median | $71,570 | $5,964 | $34.41 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $60,590 | $5,049 | $29.13 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $110,620 | $9,218 | $53.18 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Calibration Technologists and Technicians pay in Washington vs. Washington, D.C. and the U.S.
Calibration technologists and technicians in Washington earn 21% more than the U.S. average ($74,170). At the median the gap is +6% against the U.S. median of $67,820.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | $89,920 | $71,570 | $46,390 | $140,340 | 140 |
| 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 Washington
On the average salary of $89,920, a single filer in Washington takes home about $67,414 a year, or $5,618 a month and $2,593 every two weeks. Taxes take 25% of gross pay.
The Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in WV | $68,859 | $5,738 |
| Working in MD | $68,029 | $5,669 |
| Working in VA | $67,732 | $5,644 |
| Working in DC | $67,414 | $5,618 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Washington a good place for calibration technologists and technicians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Washington area are 9% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 108.9), so the average $89,920 buys what about $82,583 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.0 times the median wage of all jobs in Washington ($71,060). A typical home costs $583,013, or 6.5 years of this average salary before tax.
Calibration Technologists and Technicians salary in nearby metro areas
- Baltimore, MD$72,770
- Richmond, VA$83,270
- Philadelphia, PA$66,970
- Virginia Beach, VA$72,590
- Pittsburgh, PA$64,830
- Durham, NC$70,140
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 Washington: questions
How much do calibration technologists and technicians make an hour in Washington?
$43.23 an hour on average, and $34.41 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level calibration technologists and technicians salary in Washington?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $46,390 a year and the 25th percentile is $60,590, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the calibration technologists and technicians take-home pay in Washington?
About $67,414 a year ($5,618 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $89,920.
Do calibration technologists and technicians earn more in Washington than elsewhere?
The average here is 21% more 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 Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV (47900). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 7.1%.
- 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 (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.41, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.41).
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