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Job outlook for calibration laboratory technicians in the United States
Are calibration laboratory technician jobs in demand?
Calibration laboratory technician job and salary trends over time
Calibration laboratory technician jobs over time
Calibration laboratory technician job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,178 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 2,475 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 2,631 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 2,726 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 2,755 | 0.00% |
Average calibration laboratory technician salary over time
Calibration laboratory technician salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $36,454 | $17.53 | +3.5% |
| 2025 | $35,218 | $16.93 | +1.4% |
| 2024 | $34,716 | $16.69 | +1.1% |
| 2023 | $34,355 | $16.52 | +2.4% |
| 2022 | $33,561 | $16.14 | +1.7% |
Calibration laboratory technician jobs by state
Most common states for calibration laboratory technicians
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | South Dakota | 869,666 | 172 | 20% |
| 2 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 140 | 20% |
| 3 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 250 | 19% |
| 4 | Alaska | 739,795 | 141 | 19% |
| 5 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 1,065 | 16% |
| 6 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 517 | 16% |
| 7 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 123 | 16% |
| 8 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 834 | 15% |
| 9 | Vermont | 623,657 | 95 | 15% |
| 10 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 139 | 13% |
| 11 | Maine | 1,335,907 | 158 | 12% |
| 12 | Indiana | 6,666,818 | 718 | 11% |
| 13 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 681 | 11% |
| 14 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 614 | 11% |
| 15 | Utah | 3,101,833 | 355 | 11% |
| 16 | Kansas | 2,913,123 | 327 | 11% |
| 17 | Nebraska | 1,920,076 | 217 | 11% |
| 18 | New Jersey | 9,005,644 | 932 | 10% |
| 19 | Washington | 7,405,743 | 769 | 10% |
| 20 | Wisconsin | 5,795,483 | 594 | 10% |
Most common cities for calibration laboratory technicians
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Merrillville | 1 | 3% | $39,290 |
| 2 | Attleboro | 1 | 2% | $58,510 |
| 3 | Carlsbad | 1 | 1% | $42,532 |
| 4 | Houston | 1 | 0% | $36,781 |
Calibration Laboratory Technician job outlook: Expert opinions
Our panel of calibration laboratory technician experts
Palm Beach State College
Southeastern Louisiana University
The University of New Hampshire's Central Science
What type of skills will young Calibration Laboratory Technicians need?
Dr. Alexandra Gorgevska Ph.D.: Graduates [of all ages] will continue to need hands-on skills, the ability to work both in the group and individual settings, and, most importantly, be curious and teachable. Soft skills have taken on greater importance over the years, so we provide ongoing events for outreach, scientific communication, interview preparation, etc., to help provide students with ways to improve and grow their soft skills.
We are seeing scientific communications transitioning from in-person to remote settings, and our students are excelling at rising to the challenges. South Florida has a diverse life science career field, and our students continue to be well prepared to enter the job market and succeed in their career paths.
Mohammad Saadeh Ph.D.
Department HeadSoutheastern Louisiana University
Department of Industrial and Engineering Technology
What technology do you think will become more important and prevalent for Calibration Laboratory Technicians in the next 3-5 years?
Mohammad Saadeh Ph.D.: IoT and automation.
How do you envision technology impacting Calibration Laboratory Technicians in the next 5 years?
Glen P. Miller: The chemistry field is constantly impacted by advancements in scientific instrumentation, hardware, and software, especially those that cut across adjacent fields like biology and materials science. Job seekers should be well-grounded in current technologies while aware of recent developments and trends.