Calibration Technologists and Technicians

Median salary, education path, job outlook, and related careers — based on U.S. labor data.

What a Calibration Technologists and Technicians does

You'll maintain and calibrate precision instruments and equipment to ensure they measure accurately in labs, hospitals, manufacturing, and other settings. Your meticulous work ensures that critical measurements are reliable and meet industry standards.

Education & path

The typical entry point is a associate degree. About 2 years.

Estimated cost of that path: ~$7,500. Estimated payback: ~1 year. Estimates only — actual cost varies widely by school and financial aid; payback assumes ~20% of income applied.

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