Calibration Technologist and Technician salary
Updated Updated for 2026 tax law
A calibration technologist and technician earns a median of $67,820 a year ($32.61 an hour) in the US, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025). The average is $74,170. About 16,540 people work in this job.
Take-home pay on $67,820
- Gross pay
- $2,608.46
- Federal income tax
- −$234.25
- Social Security (6.2%)
- −$161.72
- Medicare (1.45%)
- −$37.82
- Texas income tax
- $0.00No state income tax on wages
- Take-home pay
- $2,174.67
Annual breakdown
- Gross
- $67,820
- Federal
- $6,090
- FICA
- $5,188
- State + local
- $0
- Net
- $56,541
- Marginal federal rate
- 22.0%
- Marginal state rate
- 0.0%
2026 federal brackets (Rev. Proc. 2025-32) and 2026 state rules. Estimates assume wages are your only income and use annual liability, so your actual withholding can differ slightly.
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BLS occupation: Calibration Technologists and Technicians. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (SOC 17-3028). Excludes the self-employed.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a calibration technologist and technician make an hour?
The median hourly wage is $32.61; the average is $35.66.
What is the salary range for a calibration technologist and technician?
The bottom 10% earn under $46,680 and the top 10% earn over $106,550 a year.
How much is $67,820 after taxes?
About $56,541 a year in Texas (no state income tax) or $53,460 in California for a single filer in 2026.
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